Shimming.table – Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 User Manual

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)

Shimming.Table

To ensure accuracy when cutting stacked workpieces

or circles, the table should be 90° to the back of the

blade, as illustrated in

Figure.56. If the table is not

perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table will

need to be shimmed.

Items.Needed.

Qty

Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1

Machinist's Square ..............................................1

Metal Shims .......................................... As Needed

To.shim.the.table,.do.these.steps:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly and

that it is correctly tensioned.

2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

3. Bring the table to 0° tilt, then place the machinist's

square flat on the table and against the back of the

blade.

— If there is not a gap between the square and the

blade, no further adjustments need to be made.

— If there is a gap between the square and the

blade, continue with

Step.4.

4. Loosen the six trunnion bolts that secure the

trunnions to the table (see

Figure.57).

5. Place shim stock between the table and the two

trunnions to shim the table in the desired direction.

Another way to shim the table is to add washers

between the table and the trunnion. Electrical

washers are a good choice for this procedure

because they are very thin and will allow for fine

adjustment.

6. Check, and if necessary, align the table (refer to

Page.19).

Blade

Square

Table

Figure.56. Checking if the table is

perpendicular to the back of the blade.

Figure.57. Location of trunnion bolt

(1 of 6).

Trunnion

Bolt