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On a band saw, the blade guide post should be adjusted to fit what?

The thickness of the stock.

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  1. The color of the wood
  2. The thickness of the stock ✔
  3. The length of the blade

Why: Setting the guide post just above the work covers more of the blade and gives more guarding. OSHA says the most common band saw injury comes from contact with the blade.

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Answer: The thickness of the stock. Setting the guide post just above the work covers more of the blade and gives more guarding. OSHA says the most common band saw injury comes from contact with the blade.

  1. OSHA Woodworking eTool Band Saws www.osha.gov/etools/woodworking/production/machines-tools/band-saws
    Properly adjust the blade guide post to fit the thickness of the stock
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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