It is a common belief that bandsaws give woodworkers multiple cutting tools in one piece. However, they are often overlooked when cutting more complicated lines and curves. But they should not be your no-choice option anymore. Such as the famous rule that the narrower the blade, the tighter the resulting cut which may prompt you to select a smaller blade. On the contrary, it’s not always the case when using different types of bandsaw blades. We are sharing with you some helpful tips to guide you to perform complicated cuts with just your bandsaw and can even compete with any cuts made utilizing a scroll saw.
The first tip is to draw the desired cut prior to cutting the material. While you might be tempted to begin working with no pattern readily available, you can only do so if you are prepared to attain tight cuts. So rather than drawing straight onto your workpiece, come up with some accurate design first that you can transfer to your stock. You can do it through a vinyl print out or spraying an adhesive onto your stock or even trace it with a pencil. Whatever option you choose to transfer, just ensure that the plan is made to be scalable and you can achieve it using certain bandsaw blades.
Another essential tip is to employ relief cuts. When working on a tight radius cut, bandsaw blades tend to become prone to binding. This can be avoided using the power of relief cuts. This is an old trick that also avoids the blade from drifting off the cut line. It often works great in any curve line with a radius smaller than 2 inches. In order to make a relief cut, you just have to do a straight cut in the waste material until you reach the line and do the same back out. Keeping in mind these tips will enable you to perform more complex and tight cuts, saving you time in polishing and finishing your final product.
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