Woodstock SHOPFOX W1813 - Manual (Page 33)

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The gib is sandwiched between the stationary and moving
surfaces of the sander assembly and the dovetail ways.
The gib controls the accuracy of the sander assembly
movement along these ways. A tight gib makes the move-
ment more accurate but harder to move, and will lead to
premature wear of the ways. A loose gib makes the move-
ments and measurements sloppy, but easier to move the
sander assembly. The goal of gib adjustment is to remove
the unnecessary sloppiness without causing the dovetail
ways to bind.
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(% DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM POWER!
)% Clean and lubricate the dovetail way and gears
(refer to ClYi`ZXk`fe on GX^\). for detailed
instructions).
*% Loosen the four gib jam nuts along the front of the
column, as shown in =`^li\)0.
+% Adjust the gib set screws \m\ecp until there is a
slight drag on the dovetail ways as you move the
sander assembly up and down.
,% When you are satisfied with the setting, re-tighten
the jam nuts without moving the set screws.
=`^li\)0% Gib adjustment jam nuts and
set screws.
Gib Adjustment
Jam Nuts & Set
Screws