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8. Operation & Bandsawing Practice - cont.
Custom Jigs & Work Support
A bandsaw is one of the most versatile machines in the workshop and with careful preparation many problems encountered on a job can be overcome.
By making and using custom jigs repetitive and accurate work can easily be achieved, the following illustrations are some examples of typical jigs and
supports used on a bandsaw.
Ex. 5. Jig for accurate repetitive wedges.
Ex. 2. Always support round pieces with a wedge or vee block. Take extreme
care as there is a danger that if the work is not secured properly the blade will
snatch the work piece, potentially causing it to spin or bounce back at you.
Ex. 6. By mounting a registration pin on a slide repetitive circles
can easily be achieved.
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Ex. 1. Supporting large workpieces with roller stands or take off tables.
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Ex. 3. Use a side pressure pad for accurate cutting of taller material.
Ex. 7. Angle cutting jig for accurate repetitive compound angles.
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Ex. 4. Chamfered pieces can be cut squarely using an additional support jig
on the opposite side of the work piece to the fence.
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