Woodstock SHOP FOX M1054 User Manual

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

The vise can be adjusted to cut any angle from a straight

90 degree cut-off, to a 45 degree angle by loosening the

two vise lock handles. Positive stops at 90° and 45° allow

you to quickly return the rear jaw to either angle. Angles

between 90° and 45° can be read using the scale on the

side of the vise table. Use a combination square or bevel

protractor if higher precision is required when finding

these angles.

To adjust the positive stops, do these steps:

1. Check the current vise jaw-to-blade angle with a

machinist square (see

Figure 15).

2. If the angle is not 90°, loosen the vise lock handle

then adjust the set screw as needed to set the posi-

tive stop to 90° (see

Figure 16).

3. With the rear vise jaw making contact with the posi-

tive stop, tighten the rear vise jaw and re-check the

angle.

4. Loosen the rear vise lock handle and swing the rear

jaw until it reaches the 45° positive stop.

5. Tighten the rear jaw and check the angle.

6. If the angle is not at 45°, loosen the vise jaw and

adjust the set screw as needed to set the positive

stop to 45°.

7. With the rear vise jaw making contact with the posi-

tive stop, tighten the rear vise jaw and re-check the

angle.

8. After the final angle has been chosen, loosen the

lock handle in

Figure 17 on the opposite jaw so the

jaw can float, and match the angle of the workpiece

and rear jaw.

9. Tighten the vise against the workpiece then tighten

the jaw lock handle.

Figure 16. Positive stop adjustments.

Figure 15. Squaring vise to blade.

Vise Lock Handle

90° Stop

Figure 17. Front vise jaw lock handle.

Vise Lock Handle

45° Stop

Rear Vise Jaw