Don't let my severe words of caution scare you away from trying this- but do pay close attention to what you are doing because this is a delicate procedure. Check and adjust the guides on the band saw, then fit a wide blade onto it, ¾" is best. A wide blade is necessary because when the blade is cutting a full six inches or more, there is a lot of pressure against the blade and it can be flexed backward. This can cause the blade to buckle slightly, and then it wanders severely to one side or the other. A.
