Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 49)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
SE
RV
IC
E
Tool.Needed. Qty
Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1
The.skew.the.table,.do.these.steps:
1. On a scrap piece of wood, mark a line that is
perpendicular to the front edge. Starting where the
line begins, cut the board by pushing it through the
blade with the miter gauge.
2. Loosen the six trunnion bolts that secure the table
(see Figure.60). Shift the table to compensate
for the difference between the cut edge of the
workpiece and the mark you made in Step.1.
Note:.Keep in mind that as the table alignment is
changed, so is the fence alignment.
3. Repeat Steps.1–2 until the blade cuts straight when
wood is pushed through with the miter gauge.
4. Re-tighten the trunnion bolts to secure the setting.
Figure.60. Location of trunnion bolt.
Trunnion Bolt
(1 of 6)
Aligning.Wheels
Wheel alignment is one of the easiest ways to ensure
you get optimal performance from your bandsaw. When
wheels are aligned, or coplanar, the bandsaw is more
likely to cut straight without wandering; and vibration,
heat, and blade wear are considerably decreased because
the blade is automatically balanced on the wheel. This is
known as “Coplanar Tracking.”
Tools.Needed. Qty
Wrench or Socket 10mm .......................................1
Wrench or Socket 13mm .......................................1
Wrench or Socket 3 ⁄
4
" ..........................................1
Straightedge 48" ................................................1
Fine Ruler ........................................................1
Shim Washers ........................................ As needed
To.verify.if.the.upper.and.lower.wheels.are.coplanar,.
do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove the table and open both wheel covers.
Figure.61. Checking wheel alignment with
a straightedge.