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Old 07-15-2018, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by charles Tauber View Post
It's the wrong blade for that job. Typically a 1/4" or 3/8" blade should be used to cut curves in thin wood. Such a wide blade is for straight cuts, typically resawing lumber.

One option would be to change the blade, typically a 5 minute operation. Another would be to use a disk sander to remove the excess waste after cutting with the 1 or 1 1/4" blade, but before attaching bracing.
Indeed, it absolutely is the wrong blade for the job, but neither is it my bandsaw nor my workshop. For a public access workshop, its probably a reasonable blade selection, i don't think too many people who are in there need to cut curves.
I'm sure i'll find a solution for next time.
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