Woodstock ST1000 owner manual To Shim a Wheel

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To Shim a Wheel:

1.Adjust the tracking knob so that the top wheel is parallel with the bottom wheel. With the straightedge touching both points of the wheel that does not need to be adjusted (Figure 45), measure the distance away from the incorrect wheel with a fine ruler. The distance you mea- sured with the ruler is the distance the wheel must be corrected.

Figure 45. Measuring wheel difference.

2.Remove the blade from the saw, then remove the securing nut and the washers from the wheel that needs to be shimmed. Take the wheel off.

3.Electrical washers work well for shimming because they are offered in a wide range of thicknesses. Measure how many you will need and place them on the mounting shaft.

4.Replace the wheel, any remaining washers, and the securing nut. Install and tension the blade, as it will be used during operation before you check the wheels. Often the wheels may be coplanar with the blade loose, then be pulled out of alignment when it is tightened.

5.The first time you get the wheels coplanar, place a mark on each wheel where you held the straightedge. This assures repeated accuracy every time you adjust your wheels.

When wheels are properly coplanar, the blade may not be centered on the crown of the wheel, but it will be balanced.

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Contents Manual Page Table of Contents Model ST1000 Specifications MotorMachine Features Front view of bandsawSafety Instructions SafetyZero Risk Does Not Exist Safety Instructions Power Requirements OperationSetup Items Needed for SetupUnpacking QtyInventory Main Inventory Figure QtyFence Inventory Figure Qty Hardware QtyCleanup Site ConsiderationsFloor Load Necessary SpaceTo install the main body Assembling StandMain Body Components and Hardware Needed QtyMotor & Switch To install the motor and switchTo install the lower blade guide Installing Blade GuidesTo install the upper blade guide assembly To install the table Installing Positive StopTo install the positive stop Installing Fence To install the fenceDust Collection Adjusting Positive StopTo set the positive stop To center track the blade Blade TrackingChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Tensioning Blade Test RunTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the upper and lower blade guidesCalibrating Table Tilt Scale To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scaleAligning Table Aligning FenceTo align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade To align the fence parallel with the miter slotMiter Gauge To calibrate the miter gaugeOperation Safety OperationsOverview Straight CutsTo adjust guide post assembly alignment on the guide post Key SwitchGuide Post Blade Lead Table TiltRipping CrosscuttingTo rip with the Model ST1000 To crosscut with the Model ST1000Resawing To resaw a workpieceStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut Blade Information Blade LengthBlade Width Tooth StyleTooth Pitch Blade CareBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo remove the blade Blade ChangesTo replace the blade Maintenance CleaningSchedule Unpainted Cast IronTroubleshooting ServiceMotor Operation Edge of the cut WorkpieceChecking V-Belt Tensioning V-BeltTo check the V-belt Tools Needed QtyReplacing V-Belt To replace the V-beltWheel Alignment To verify if the upper and lower wheels are copla- narTo Shim a Wheel 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor Wiring ST1000 Electrical ComponentsST1000 Wiring Diagram Main Breakdown Main Breakdown Parts List DescriptionXPB73M Fence Breakdown & Parts List Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List Warranty Warranty Registration CommentsBOX BELLINGHAM, WA