Woodstock W1673 instruction manual Blade Guides, Blade guide assemblies

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Rear Support

Bearings

Guide

Blocks

Figure 37. Blade guide assemblies.

Figure 38. Dollar folded twice for bearings.

Blade Guides

In order to stabilize the blade during use, it is important that the guide blocks and rear support bearings are monitored and adjusted regularly for optimum blade life and high quality cuts.

The rear support bearings keep the blade straight during a cut. They also protect the blade from being pushed too far back. When the blade puts pressure on the bearings, they spin. This reduces friction and blade wear. The rear support bearings should only touch the blade during a cut. After the cut, the blade should return back to its original position and no longer be touching the bearings.

To adjust the rear support bearings:

1.Familiarize yourself with the thumbscrews on the blade guide assemblies. See Figure 37.

2.Find the thumbscrew that allows the bear- ing to move forward and backward.

3.The ideal distance to set the rear support bearing away from the blade is .016 in. A dollar bill is approximately .004 in. thick. Folded twice, a dollar bill is easy and fairly accurate for use in adjusting the distance between the bearing and the blade. However, a feeler gauge will be the most accurate if you have one available.

4.Begin with the upper rear support bearing. Set the dollar bill (or feeler gauge) against the back of the blade and slide the bearing forward so it pinches the dollar between the blade as shown in Figure 38.

5.Take care not to put too much pressure on the bearing so that you accidentally push the blade forward. Tighten the thumbscrew to lock the bearing in position.

6.Repeat with the lower rear support bearing.

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Contents Bandsaw Table Of Contents Woodstock Service and Support Introduction About Your NEW BandsawWarranty and Returns Machine SpecificationsSafety First Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Keep proper footing and balance at all timesElectrical Requirements 110V OperationExtension Cords Grounding220V Operation Avoiding Potential Injuries Unplug saw before changing bladesUse push blocks when necessary Assembly Instructions ContentsHardware StandBandsaw Body Lifting tensioning handleMounting Motor Quick-Connect CordMounting Table Mounting Dust PortTo mount the table Rail placement Fence/RailsAdjustments Location of ControlsDiagram of speed options Speed ChangesInstall/Remove Blades To install the bladeTo remove the blade To adjust blade tension Blade TensionTo tighten your blade by sound To tighten your blade by deflectionTo track the blade using center tracking TrackingRead the next section for coplanar tracking Wheel Alignment To check if your wheels are coplanarLower wheel adjustment control Blade Guides Blade guide assembliesTo adjust the guide blocks Guide block position on bladeTable Adjustments To square the table to the bladeTable Adjustments To make the miter gauge slot parallel with the bladeFence Adjustments To set the fence so it is parallel to the miter slotTo adjust for blade lead with the fence only option Blade LeadOperations GeneralTest Run Ripping CrosscuttingTo perform ripping operations Cutting Curves ResawingTo make curved cuts To resaw, follow this basic procedure Stacked CutsTo make stacked cuts Blade Selection Blade TypeBlade Width Blade TeethMaintenance LubricationMaintenance Schedule Maintenance NotesPage Closure Page Page Page XPB03 Adapter Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA