Woodstock M1054 owner manual Operation Tips, Bandsaw Accessories, Tips for horizontal cutting

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Operation Tips

The following tips will help you safely and effectively operate your bandsaw, and help you get the maximum life out of your saw blades.

Tips for horizontal cutting:

Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length.

Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure a straight cut through the material and use the quick release vise feature to speed production.

Let the blade reach full speed before engaging the workpiece.

Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the workpiece.

Examine chip color and form for signs of proper feed and speed rates.

Keep drains free of chips for rapid return of coolant to the coolant pump.

Wait until the blade has completely stopped before removing the workpiece from the vise, and avoid touching the cut end—it could be very hot!

Support long pieces so they won't fall when cut, and flag the ends to alert passers-by of potential dan- ger.

Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade move- ment.

Use coolant when possible to increase blade life.

NOTICE

Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to pro- long blade life.

Bandsaw

Accessories

The following bandsaw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these prod- ucts are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-545- 8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.

Figure 26. Bandsaw blades.

D3660—12938" x 1116" x .035 10 TPI Raker D3661—12938" x 1116" x .035 14 TPI Raker D3662—12938" x 1116" x .035 3-4 VP D3663—12938" x 1116" x .035 4-6 VP D3664—12938" x 1116" x .035 5-8 VP D3665—12938" x 1116" x .035 6-10 VP D3666—12938" x 1116" x .035 8-12 VP

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Contents Copyright October, 2010 by Woodstock INTERNATIONAL, INC Model M1054 10 x 18 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Manual InsertMachine Specifications Cutting Capacities Parts Breakdown Model M1054 Mfg. Since 4/10 Description Parts ListSAW BOW XPN03M Bandsaw Page Contents Maintenance Specifications IntroductionWoodstock Technical Support Controls and Features M1048 control panel Control PanelStandard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws 220V Operation ElectricalExtension Cords GroundingUnpacking SetupInventory Box Inventory Figure QtyCleaning Machine Machine PlacementBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorMoving & Placing Unit To setup the workstop do these stepsShipping Bracket WorkstopTo adjust the feed stop bolt, do these steps Recommended AdjustmentsFactory adjustments that should be verified Chip TrayTo test run the bandsaw, do these steps Test RunGeneral OperationsVise To rapidly change the vise jaw gap, do these stepsSquaring vise to blade Rear Vise Jaw Stop To adjust the positive stops, do these stepsBlade Guide Arms To adjust the rear blade guide armTo select the correct blade TPI do these steps Blade SelectionFeed Rate Blade SpeedTo change blade speeds, do these steps To set the feed rate, do these stepsCoolant system reservoir Cover Coolant Control Valve Coolant SystemBiological and Poison Cutting FluidBandsaw Accessories Operation TipsTips for horizontal cutting Cleaning MaintenanceLubrication Make Sure that your machineGear box To change the gear oil, do these stepsTroubleshooting ServiceBandsaw Operations To change the blade on the bandsaw, do these steps Blade ChangeBlade Tension & Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw, do these stepsTo adjust the blade guide bearings, do these steps To adjust the blade guide roller bearings, do these stepsBlade Guide Bearings To square the blade the to the table, do these steps Squaring Blade to TableElectrical Components Limit switch SQ1OFF Model M1048 220V Wiring DiagramGuides PART# Description Blade Guides Parts ListDrive Wheel Parts Breakdown Drive Wheel Parts List Breakdown Main Parts List XPSB30M CAPSCREWM6-1X45 Label Placement Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA