Woodstock W1770 manual Aligning Table, Cap screws securing table to Trunnion

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Aligning Table

To ensure cutting accuracy, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with a 13⁄8" blade installed.

To align the table so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade, do these steps:

1.Make sure that the blade is tracking properly and that it is correctly tensioned.

2.DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3.Loosen the four trunnion cap screws that secure the table to the trunnions (see Figure 36).

4.Place an accurate straightedge along the blade. The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade (the flat part only) without touch- ing the blade teeth.

5.Use a fine ruler to accurately gauge the distance between the straightedge and the miter slot. The distance you measure should be the same at both the front and the back ends of the miter slot, as indicated by positions "A" and "B" in Figure 37.

6.Adjust the table as needed until the distance between the blade and miter slot is equal at both ends.

7.Tighten the trunnion cap screws when the alignment is correct.

Cap Screws

Figure 36. Cap screws securing table to

trunnion.

	A	SETUP
		SETUP
	Blade
Miter Slot	Straightedge
Parallel
with Blade
when A = B

	B

Figure 37. Checking if miter slot is

parallel to blade.

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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 necessaryExtension Cords Electrical Specifications220V Operation Description Qty Items Needed for SetupUnpacking Hardware and Tools InventoryBox Inventory Figure Qty Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorGuide Post Handwheel To install the fence, do these stepsFence Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade TrackingTo center track the blade, do these steps 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 To tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTensioning Blade To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To 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 FenceCalibrating Miter Gauge Calibrating Fence PointerTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps To calibrate the miter gauge, do these stepsEnough to slide on the resaw fence To install the resaw fence, do these stepsControl Panel GeneralBasic Controls Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Cutting OverviewBasic Cutting Tips Guide Post Foot BrakeBlade Lead Fine Tune TrackingCorrecting Blade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence onTo shift the table, do these steps Rip Cutting Table TiltTo tilt the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these stepsResawing CrosscuttingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these stepsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Cutting CurvesStacked Cuts Tooth Style Blade LengthBlade Width Blade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage areTo replace a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo remove a blade, do these steps Table & Base CleaningBrushes LubricationLubricant Frequency Quantity Tension Adjustment AssemblyBlade Guide Rack and Pinion To lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTrunnion Tools Needed Checking and Tensioning BeltsChecking V-Belts Follow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Tensioning V-BeltsReplacing V-Belts To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Tension LeverTo adjust the brushes, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade BrushesComponents and Hardware Needed Replacing Brake ShoeTo replace the brake shoe Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts onChecking Coplanarity Aligning WheelsGauge Shimming Upper WheelTo adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Adjusting Lower WheelElectrical Components Power supply terminal boxSee Figure Wiring DiagramSee , 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