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