Woodstock W2000 - Manual (Page 16)

W2000 Rebel ® – 15
A. Site Planning B. Working Height
Although The Rebel ® is completely portable and can
be set up and used just about anywhere, we would like
to discuss some basic considerations. When choosing a
location for The Rebel
® , ensure that there is adequate
room for maneuverability and safety. Give yourself
enough room for the longest piece that you anticipate
shaping. Keep the area clean and open so that you can
access The Rebel
® from all four sides. This not only
gives you plenty of elbow room, but it makes adjusting
and using The Rebel
® that much safer and easier. If
you plan to process long stock, we suggest that you
pick up a couple of roller stands to support the infeed
and outfeed end of the workpiece during machining.
Finally, when choosing a location, make sure that you
have adequate lighting so that you can clearly see what
you are doing.
When transporting The Rebel ® to the job site, take
measures to protect it from damage. Do not stack other
equipment or lumber on top of the table. Secure The
Rebel
® so it will not bounce around and cause nicks,
dents and/or casting cracks. Once at the job site,
observe the same considerations as you would for sta-
tionary use. Always give yourself plenty of room.
IV. Operations
The Rebel ® was designed to be used with a fabricated
stand to raise the height to a comfortable distance
above the floor.
The recommended working table height above the
floor ranges between 32" and 36", depending on your
personal preference. The Rebel
® is 17" tall, so the
stand should be between 15" and 19" tall.
Minimum stand width and depth are 26" and 20"
respectively. The width and depth can, of course, be
increased to suit your needs.
The stand should be strong enough and have the sta-
bility to support the anticipated weight of material and
the hold-down pressure of the operator. Please follow
all safety procedures when constructing a new or
adapting an existing stand or bench top. We also cau-
tion against temporary support surfaces such as a thin
piece of plywood on top of a couple of saw horses.
While this is certainly quick, we do recommend that if
you use plywood and saw horses, make sure that the
top is strong and stable enough and will not flex or
shift under load.
Adjust the foot pads to compensate for any irregular
stand surface. It is very important that The Rebel
® is
stable and supported by all four legs. If machining long
or unstable stock, we recommend removing the feet
and securing The Rebel
® directly to the table surface.
It may be necessary to shim under the legs to compen-
sate for an irregular stand surface before permanently
securing The Rebel
® . Mount The Rebel ® to the work
surface with screws, lag bolts or clamps - whichever is
easier.
Do not operate The Rebel ® in a position that will
compromise comfort and safety. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur.