Woodstock W1770 - Manual (Page 54)

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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
SE
RV
IC
E
Aligning.Wheels
Components.and.Hardware.Needed:. Qty
70 1 ⁄
4
" Long Wood 2x4 ..........................................1
Tools.Needed:
Wrench 17mm ...................................................1
Tape Measure ....................................................1
Coplanarity Gauge (see Figure.73) ..........................1
Straightedge .....................................................1
Fine Ruler ........................................................1
Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors for
optimal performance from your bandsaw.
Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear and
overall bandsaw wear are considerably decreased when
the wheels are properly aligned or “coplanar.”
Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade by balanc-
ing it on the crown of the wheel. This is known as copla-
nar tracking.
Checking.Coplanarity
.
1. Make the "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in Figure.73.
Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4 with a
jointer before cutting.
2. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
3. Remove the fence and open both wheel covers.
4. Adjust the blade guides away from the blade, loosen
blade tension, remove the table insert and pin, then
remove the blade.
5. Remove the four trunnion cap screws and the table.
6. Reinstall the blade (Page.43), making sure the guide
bearings and support bearings are away from the
blade, then tighten your blade to the tension that it
will be used during operation.
7. Place your coplanarity gauge up against both wheels
in the positions shown in Figure.74.
Figure.73. Dimensions of coplanarity
gauge.
Side View
70¼"
4"
21"
21"
28¼"
1½"
Coplanarity
Gauge
Gauge Positions
Tracking
Knob
Adjustment
Hub
Wheels
Figure.74. Checking for coplanarity.