The table can be shifted side to side to properly align the miter slot and the blade:
1.Loosen the 6 trunnion bolts underneath the table.
2.Use the largest width blade available installed in the machine. Lay a straightedge along side the blade and inspect it closely to make sure it is parallel to the blade. Make sure there is no deflection of the blade from the straightedge. Measure the distance between the edge of the miter gauge slot and the straightedge at points A and B. See Figure 21. Distance A should be approxi- mately equal to distance B. Adjust the table slightly until these distances are equal.
3.Secure the table and ensure that unwanted shifting did not occur during retightening. After all adjustments are made, cut a test piece of wood using the miter gauge and measure to see if the cut was square. If it wasn’t, adjust the table accordingly until you can cut a test piece of wood square.
Table |
Miter Slot |
Table Insert |
Figure 21. Squaring table to blade.
The table should also be 90° to the back of the blade. If the table is not perpendicular to the back of the blade, shim the table in the desired direc- tion with washers. Remove the trunnion bolts and add washers between the table and trunnion so the table tilts in the desired direction. Electrical washers are very thin and will allow fine adjust- ment.
Blade Lead
Blade lead occurs when you are attempting a straight cut and the blade wanders to one side or the other. This usually happens (1) if the blade tension isn’t correct, (2) if the teeth are dull on one side, or (3) if the teeth are heavier on one side of the blade than the other.
If you don’t have time to switch blades or readjust your bandsaw, you can temporarily compensate for blade lead by slightly rotating your table. To do this, rotate the table to match the angle that your blade is leading. Your purpose in doing this is to “trick” your bandsaw into cutting straight.
If you are having blade lead problems with your miter gauge, do the same thing by slightly rotating your table so the miter slot matches the angle that the blade is leading.
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