Woodstock M1113 owner manual Blade Tracking, To center track the blade

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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw

Blade Tracking

"Blade Tracking" is how and where the blade rides on the wheels. When tracking correctly, the blade rides on the peak of the wheel crowns. Blade tracking is primarily con- trolled by adjusting the upper wheel tilt, also known as "Center Tracking."

Another way to track the blade is known as "Coplanar Tracking." Coplanar tracking involves positioning the wheels so they are parallel and aligned (see Wheel Alignment on Page 42). When wheels are coplanar, vibra- tion and heat are reduced during operation. The wheels on the Model M1113 are factory aligned, but should be checked to ensure optimum results.

To center track the blade:

1.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.Adjust the upper/lower blade guides and support bearings away from the blade.

3.Open the upper wheel cover.

4.Rotate the blade tension lever to adjust the blade tension until the indicator on the blade tension scale matches the size of blade installed (see Page 19).

5.Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times to see how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure 21 for an illustration of this concept.

—If the blade rides on the peak of the upper wheel crown, then the bandsaw is already tracked prop- erly and no additional adjustments are needed.

Skip to Step 9.

—If the blade does not ride in the peak of the upper wheel crown, then continue with the next step.

6.Loosen the lock nuts on the blade tracking knob threads so the knobs will rotate for adjustments.

7.Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the blade tracking knobs evenly with the other hand to make the blade ride on the center of the bandsaw wheel tire.

8.When the blade consistently rides on the center of the wheel, tighten the knob thread lock nuts.

9.Close the upper wheel cover.

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NOTICE

Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking.

Blade Centered

on Peak of Crown

Blade

Centered on Wheel

CENTER TRACKING

Figure 21. Center tracking profiles.

SETUP

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Contents WOOD/METAL Bandsaw Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Extension Cords Electrical SpecificationsElectrical 220V OperationInventory SetupMain Components Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementTo lift and move the bandsaw with a forklift, do these steps Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorTo assemble the bandsaw, do these steps AssemblyInstalling fence onto rails Recommended CFM at each Dust Port Dust CollectionTo center track the blade Blade TrackingTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunTo tension the bandsaw blade Blade TensioningTo adjust the support bearings, do these steps AdjustmentSupport Bearing To adjust the upper and lower blade guides, do these steps Blade Guide AdjustmentTable Tilt Scale Calibration Table Stop AdjustmentFence Alignment Table AlignmentGeneral OperationsBasic Controls Choosing wood without embedded foreign objects embedded Workpiece Inspection WoodWorkpiece Inspection Metal Table Tilt Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Rip Cutting Guide PostTo make a rip cut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these stepsStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Tooth Style Blade Characteristics Wood CuttingBlade Length Blade WidthMost common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo select the correct blade TPI, do these steps Blade Selection Metal CuttingTo replace the blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo calibrate the scale, do these steps Fence Scale CalibrationModel D3096 Shop Fox Featherboard AccessoriesModel D3122 Shop Fox Push Stick Table & Base MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleChecking V-Belts ServiceAccessing V-Belts Servicing V-BeltsTensioning/Replacing V-Belts Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V- BeltsStep Blade Lead Shimming TableTo shim the table, do these steps To skew your fence, do these steps Verifying Upper/Lower Wheels are Coplanar Wheel AlignmentShimming Upper Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelMotor junction box wiring Electrical Component WiringWiring Diagram Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Cutting OperationsWood/Metal Bandsaw PART# Description Bandsaw Body Parts ListTable & Guides Breakdown Table & Guides Parts List Fence Breakdown Label Placement M1113 18 Wood/Metal Bandsaw Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA