Woodstock W1754 owner manual Table Parallelism, Maximum Allowable Tolerances

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W1754 20" Planer With Mobile Base

Table Parallelism

Table parallelism is critical to the operation of the machine. As such, it is essential that the table is parallel with the cutterhead (within 0.002") from side-to-side, as illustrated in Figure 25.

Maximum Allowable Tolerances:	0.002"
Cutterhead to Table Side-to-Side

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Headstock to Table Front/Back

0.020"

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How the table sits in relation to the headstock from front- to-back is also important (see Figure 26). Because the feed rollers, pressure bar, and chip breaker will be adjust- ed off the table position, the tolerances on the front-to- back positioning are not as critical as the cutterhead/ table side-to-side positioning. Therefore, the maximum allowable tolerance for the front-to-back parallelism is not more than 0.020".

Table Parallelism Inspection

The easiest way to determine if your table has a parallel- ism problem with the headstock is to lower the bed roll- ers below the table surface, plane a workpiece, and mea- sure the thickness in multiple locations. If the workpiece is tapered from left-to-right or from front-to-back, then parallelism may be a problem.

Use your Rotacator to further inspect the table parallel- ism. If you do not have a Rotacator, a wood block and feeler gauges may be used, but extra care must be taken to ensure accuracy. If the table is not within the maxi- mum allowable tolerances, it must be adjusted.

Table Parallelism Adjustments

The table is adjusted by turning the chain sprockets underneath the table for movements over 0.016" or by adjusting how the table is mounted on the columns for movements under 0.016".

NOTICE

When making adjustments, tighten fasteners after each step to ensure the accuracy of your tests. When adjusting the chain sprockets, keep in mind that if the chain becomes too loose, it will fall off of all the sprockets. Returning it to its proper location will be frustrating and time consuming.

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Figure 25. Side-to-side parallelism of

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Figure 26. Front-to-back parallelism.

SERVICE

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Contents Planer with Mobile Base Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionIntroduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Electrical Electrical Specifications220V Operation Inventory SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingLifting Planer Machine PlacementHardware and Tools Not Shown These items are coated and must be cleaned Cleaning MachineExtension wing fasteners Leveling controls Extension WingsTo install the caster and foot pedal, do these steps To install the handwheel, do these stepsHandwheel, Dust Hood Caster Gearbox Oil Level Connecting to PowerTo check the gearbox oil level, do these steps To perform a test run, do these steps Test RunTighten V-Belts Recommended AdjustmentsBasic steps of operating the planer are as follows OperationsGeneral Basic OperationOperation Tips Feed control knob positions Feed SpeedTo adjust the bed rollers, do these steps Adjustment Height Range 002-0.020Bed Rollers Planer Accessories AccessoriesOperations Cleaning MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Belts To adjust/replace the V-belts, do these stepsPulley Alignment on Lubrication Inspecting Knives ServiceTo inspect the knives, do these steps To set the knives, do these steps Setting/Replacing KnivesChain Tension To adjust the chain tension, do these stepsMaximum Allowable Tolerances Table ParallelismTable micro-adjustment screws To adjust the table parallelism, do these stepsDistance Below Knife Edge at *BDC Rollers, Breaker Pressure Bar HeightsLocation Service Spring Tension To adjust roller spring tension, do these stepsLoosen the chip deflector mounting bolts see Figure Scale CalibrationTo calibrate the scale, do these steps Anti-kickback fingers Anti-Kickback FingersExample of checking belt Alignment Pulley AlignmentMotor junction box W1754 Electrical ComponentsW1754 20 Planer With Mobile Base Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingCutting Headstock Assembly Parts Breakdown PART# Description Headstock Assembly Parts ListCutterheadpulley Gearbox Parts Breakdown Gearbox Parts List Base Breakdown Base Parts List Table Breakdown & List Columns Breakdown Columns Parts List Labels & Cosmetic Parts Warranty Page Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA