Cutting Overview, Basic Cutting Tips | Woodstock W1770 instruction

OPERATIONS

W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake

Cutting Overview

The bandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts:

•	Miters	•	Crosscutting
•	Angles	• Simple and Complex Curves
•	Compound Angles	•	Duplicate Parts
•	Resawing	•	Circles
•	Ripping	•	Beveled Curves

Basic Cutting Tips

•Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjusted to within 1" of the workpiece.

•Replace, sharpen, and clean blades as necessary.

Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw run- ning in top condition.

•Use light and even pressure while cutting. Light con- tact with the blade makes it easier to follow lines and prevents extra friction, which reduces blade life.

•Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight corners. Allow the blade to saw around the corners.

•Do not back the workpiece away from the blade while the saw is running.

•Misusing the saw or using incorrect techniques is unsafe and results in poor cuts. Remember—the blade does the cutting with the operator’s guidance.

•Do not start the machine with the workpiece touch- ing the blade.

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Woodstock W1770 manual Cutting Overview, Basic Cutting Tips, Bandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts

Contents

OWNERS MANUAL Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support Functional Overview Machine 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 blocks when necessary Use push sticks whenever possible Electrical Specifications 220V OperationExtension Cords Items Needed for Setup UnpackingDescription Qty Inventory Box Inventory Figure QtyHardware and Tools Machine Placement Cleaning Machine Lifting & Moving Lifting the bandsaw 2x4 Mounting to Shop Floor Bolting to Concrete Floors To install the fence, do these steps FenceGuide Post Handwheel Blade Tracking To center track the blade, do these stepsChanges in the blade tension may change the blade tracking Positive Stop To set the positive stop, do these steps Dust Collection To connect the dust collection hoses, do these steps Test Run To test run the machine, do these steps Resetting the switch Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings on Tensioning BladeTo tension the bandsaw blade, do these steps Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings To adjust the upper blade guides, do these steps Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the upper support bearing, do these steps Blade aligned 0.016 away from Bearing edge To adjust the lower support bearing, do these steps Lower support bearing controls Aligning Table Cap screws securing table to Trunnion Aligning Fence Cap screws securing rail to Calibrating Fence Pointer Calibrating Miter GaugeTo calibrate the pointer, do these steps To calibrate the miter gauge, do these steps To install the resaw fence, do these steps Enough to slide on the resaw fence General Basic ControlsControl Panel Front Controls Figure Rear Controls Figure Workpiece Inspection Cutting wood with minor Warping Cutting Overview Basic Cutting TipsBandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Foot Brake Guide Post Fine Tune Tracking Blade LeadCorrecting Blade Lead Aligning Table on Page 27 and Aligning Fence on To shift the table, do these steps Table Tilt Rip CuttingTo tilt the table, do these steps To make a rip cut, do these steps Crosscutting ResawingTo make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps To resaw a workpiece, do these steps Cutting Curves Stacked CutsTo complete a stacked cut, do these steps Blade Length Blade WidthTooth Style Tooth Pitch Blade CareBlade Breakage Most common causes of blade breakage are Blade Changes To remove a blade, do these stepsTo replace a blade, do these steps Cleaning Table & BaseBrushes Lubrication Tension Adjustment Assembly Blade Guide Rack and PinionLubricant Frequency Quantity Table Tilt Rack and Pinion Assembly TrunnionTo lubricate the trunnion, do these steps Checking and Tensioning Belts Checking V-BeltsTools Needed Tensioning V-Belts Replacing V-BeltsFollow Steps 1-2 in Checking V-Belts on Adjusting Tension Lever To adjust the tension lever, do these steps Adjusting Wheel Blade Brushes To adjust the brushes, do these steps Replacing Brake Shoe Components and Hardware NeededTo replace the brake shoe Follow Steps 1-4 in Replacing V-Belts on Aligning Wheels Checking Coplanarity Shimming Upper Wheel Gauge Adjusting Lower Wheel To adjust the lower wheel, do these steps Power supply terminal box Electrical Components Wiring Diagram See ,See Figure Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical Machine Operations Cutting Tips on Parts Labels & Cosmetic Parts Blade Guides-Cover Breakdown Guide Post-Table Tilt Breakdown Parts Table-Trunnion Breakdown Body Breakdown Body Parts List Capacitor Cover Motor Cord 12AWG X 3C Resaw Fence Breakdown Warranty Registration Comments Woodstock international inc. p.o. box Bellingham, wa Warranty