Woodstock W1770 manual Crosscutting, Resawing, To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Crosscutting

"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material.

To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps:

1.Move the fence out of the way, adjust the blade guide assembly to less than 1" above the workpiece, and make sure the miter gauge is set to 90°.

2.Mark the workpiece on the edge where you want to begin the cut, place the workpiece evenly against the miter gauge, and align the mark with the blade.

3.After all safety precautions have been met, turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue the cut until the blade is all the way through the workpiece. Figure 56 shows a typi- cal crosscutting operation.

Figure 56. Typical crosscutting operation.

Resawing

"Resawing" (Figure 57) is cutting a workpiece into two or more thinner workpieces. Use the widest blade pos- sible when resawing—a wide blade cuts straighter and is less prone to blade lead (see Page 36). For most applica- tions, use a blade with a hook- or skip-tooth style. Choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6), because they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust, reducing heat buildup and reducing strain on the motor.

To resaw a workpiece, do these steps:

1.Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and that the fence is parallel to the blade.

2.Adjust the upper blade guide so it is about 1" above the workpiece with a minimum amount of blade exposed.

3.Install the resaw fence, set it to the desired width of cut, and lock it in place.

4.Support the ends of the board if necessary.

5.Turn the bandsaw ON.

6.Using push paddles and a push stick, keep pressure against the fence and table, and slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade (Figure 57) until the blade is completely through the workpiece.

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When resawing thin pieces, a wander- ing blade (blade lead) can tear through the surface of the workpiece, exposing your hands to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks when resawing and keep your hands clear of the blade.

NOTICE

The scale on the front rail will NOT be accurate when using the resaw fence.

Figure 57. Example of resawing lumber.

OPERATIONS

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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 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 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