Woodstock W1770 manual Calibrating Fence Pointer, Calibrating Miter Gauge

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Calibrating Fence Pointer

Your new bandsaw is equipped with a fence measurement system that includes a fence pointer, which must be cali- brated when the bandsaw is first set up.

To calibrate the pointer, do these steps:

1.If the fence is mounted on the right-hand side of the blade, remove it and re-install it on the left-hand side of the blade.

2.Place the fence flush against the bandsaw blade (see

Figure 40).

3.Loosen the pointer adjustment screw (Figure 41), and set the pointer in line with "0" and the measure- ment scale on the table.

4.Tighten the pointer adjustment screw.

Figure 40. Example of fence flush with

blade.

Calibrating Miter Gauge

The miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot.

To calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps:

1.Place one edge of a machinist's square against the face of the miter gauge and place the other against the blade face, as shown in Figure 42.

2.Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and adjust the gauge flush with the edge of the square.

3.Tighten the lock knob, and verify the setting.

Note: Sometimes the tightening procedure can affect the adjustment.

4.Loosen the screw that secures the angle pointer and adjust the pointer to the 0˚ mark on the scale.

5. Retighten the screw that secures the angle pointer.

Figure 41. Fence pointer adjustment

screw.

Angle Pointer

Screw

Lock

Knob

Figure 42. Example of squaring miter

gauge 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 necessary220V Operation Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords Unpacking Items Needed for SetupDescription Qty Box Inventory Figure Qty InventoryHardware and Tools Cleaning Machine Machine PlacementLifting the bandsaw 2x4 Lifting & MovingBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorFence To install the fence, do these stepsGuide Post Handwheel To center track the blade, do these steps Blade TrackingChanges 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 Tensioning Blade Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings onTo 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 stepsBasic Controls GeneralControl Panel Rear Controls Figure Front Controls FigureCutting wood with minor Warping Workpiece InspectionBasic Cutting Tips Cutting OverviewBandsaw 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 stepsStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Width Blade LengthTooth Style Most common causes of blade breakage are Tooth PitchBlade Care Blade BreakageTo remove a blade, do these steps Blade ChangesTo replace a blade, do these steps Lubrication CleaningTable & Base BrushesBlade Guide Rack and Pinion Tension Adjustment AssemblyLubricant Frequency Quantity Trunnion Table Tilt Rack and Pinion AssemblyTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking V-Belts Checking and Tensioning BeltsTools Needed Replacing V-Belts Tensioning 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 boxSee , Wiring DiagramSee 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