Woodstock W1770 manual Blade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

3.Familiarize yourself with the upper support bearing controls shown in Figures 27 & 28 on Page 23.

4.Loosen the guide block assembly cap screws and rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until the blade is perpendicular with the face of the sup- port bearing, as illustrated in Figure 32.

5.Tighten the guide block assembly cap screws.

6.Loosen the bolt on the support bearing adjustment shaft—if it is not already loose.

7.Using a feeler gauge between the support bearing and the blade, position the bearing 0.016" away from the back of the blade, as illustrated in Figure 33.

Note: For a quick gauge, fold a crisp dollar bill in half twice (four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0.016") and place it between the sup- port bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 34.

8.Tighten the bolt to keep the support bearing locked in place.

Bandsaw

Blade

Support

Bearing

Figure 32. Illustration of blade set

perpendicular (90˚) to the support bearing

face.

0.016"	Support
Gap	Support
	Bearing

SETUP

Blade

Figure 33. Blade aligned 0.016" away from

the bearing edge.

Figure 34. Example of dollar bill folded twice to make an approximate 0.016" gauge.

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Contents OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Functional Overview Woodstock Technical SupportMachine Specifications W1770 21 Bandsaw w/Foot Brake Controls and Features Safety Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Bandsaws Use push sticks whenever possible Use push blocks when necessaryElectrical Specifications 220V OperationExtension Cords Items Needed for Setup UnpackingDescription Qty Inventory Box Inventory Figure QtyHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorTo install the fence, do these steps FenceGuide Post Handwheel Blade Tracking To center track the blade, do these stepsChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking To set the positive stop, do these steps Positive StopTo connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Dust CollectionTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunResetting the switch Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Tensioning BladeTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide BearingsTo adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Adjusting Support BearingsBlade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge Lower support bearing controls To adjust the lower support bearing, do these stepsCap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning TableCap screws securing rail to Aligning FenceTo calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps Calibrating Fence PointerCalibrating Miter Gauge To calibrate the pointer, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsGeneral Basic ControlsControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionCutting Overview Basic Cutting TipsBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Guide Post Foot BrakeAligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on Fine Tune TrackingBlade Lead Correcting Blade LeadTo shift the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Table TiltRip Cutting To tilt the table, do these stepsTo resaw a workpiece, do these steps CrosscuttingResawing To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these stepsCutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Length Blade WidthTooth Style Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageBlade Changes To remove a blade, do these stepsTo replace a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesTension Adjustment Assembly Blade Guide Rack and PinionLubricant Frequency Quantity Table Tilt Rack and Pinion Assembly TrunnionTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking and Tensioning Belts Checking V-BeltsTools Needed Tensioning V-Belts Replacing V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesFollow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Replacing Brake ShoeComponents and Hardware Needed To replace the brake shoeChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxWiring Diagram See ,See Figure Motor & Electrical TroubleshootingCutting Tips on Machine OperationsLabels & Cosmetic Parts PartsBlade Guides-Cover Breakdown Parts Guide Post-Table Tilt BreakdownTable-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Capacitor Cover Body Parts ListMotor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Comments Warranty RegistrationWoodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty