Woodstock W1764 - Manual (Page 17)

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W1764 Power Feeder
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To correctly position this power feeder on your table top,
completely assemble the power feeder first, then refer
this section and mount your base to the table using one
of the three methods below. The reason for this order, is
that with the power feeder unit completely assembled, it
will be easier to locate where on the table top you will
need to drill your base mounting holes, so you can take
advantage of the full range of power feeder swing and
adjustments.
Through-Bolt Option
We recommend that you mount your new power feeder
to the machine table with through bolts, nuts and wash-
ers ( Figure 14). This option will give the most rigidity and
clamping strength to prevent the feeder base from twist-
ing out of alignment during use. However, if the included
mounting bolt template shows that any under-table sup-
port webs will interfere with any washer or nut locations
under the table, you will have to use an optional clamping
kit, or drill and thread holes directly into the table as
described in the Direct Mount Option paragraph below.
Direct Mount Option
You may choose to use the included mounting template
and drill and tap your table, so the power feeder base
can be directly mounted to the table surface ( Figure 15).
But make sure that the machine cast-iron table is no less
than 3 ⁄
8
" thick where the threaded holes are drilled and
tapped. If the table is any thinner, you run the risk of
having shallow and weak threads that will allow the bolts
to loosen as the power feeder is used. Thread locking
compound will not cure this problem. Do not drill and tap
into any table support webs or table supports to compen-
sate for a thin table, or you will weaken the table and
possibly cause cracking. Revert to either the Through-
Bolt Option or the Quick Holder Kit Option if the table is
too thin or if support webbing is in the way. In any case,
make sure to use an automotive-grade liquid thread lock-
ing compound on all threads.
Quick Holder Kit Option
For temporary or permanent installation of your power
feeder without drilling into the table, you can purchase
and install the Model D3868 Quick Holder Kit ( Figure 16).
These kits, while not as rigid as the through-bolt or direct
mount options, require no drilling or tapping, and are
adequate for most power feeder applications. Make sure
to use an automotive-grade liquid thread locking com-
pound on all threads.
Figure 14. Through-bolt mounting.
Machine Table
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Locking Hex Nut
Table
Support
Webbing
Bolt
Feeder
Base
Machine Table
Lock Washer
Feeder
Base
Quick Holder
Quick
Holder
Bolt
Apply Medium
Grade Thread
Locking Compound
to the Threads
Figure 16. Quick holder mounting.
Figure 15. Direct mounting.
Machine Table
Table
Support
Webbing
Bolt
Feeder
Base
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Apply Medium
Grade Thread
Locking Compound
to the Threads
Base Mounting