Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 29)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
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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 1 3 ⁄
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.
Figure 36. Cap screws securing table to
trunnion.
A
B
Miter Slot
Parallel
with Blade
when A = B
Straightedge
Figure.37. Checking if miter slot is
parallel to blade.
Blade
Cap Screws