Shimming table blade lead – Grizzly G0555X User Manual

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g0555X

(Mfg. since 1/12)

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to ensure accuracy when cutting stacked
workpieces, the table should be 90˚ to the back of
the blade as shown in

figure 45. if the table is not

perpendicular to the back of the blade, the table
needs to be shimmed.

figure 45. squaring table to blade back.

To shim the table:

1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly

and that it is correctly tensioned.

2. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer!

3. loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the

trunnions to the table.

4. place shim stock between the table and the

two trunnions to shim the table in the desired
direction.

Note: 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.

5. Follow the Aligning Miter Slot instructions

on

page 25 to complete this procedure.

"blade lead" means that the blade does not cut
straight when using the fence or miter gauge (see

figure 46). this is a common condition with all
bandsaws. Worn or damaged blades may cause
lead and replacing them will fix the problem. still, if
your bandsaw is setup correctly and lead occurs,
compensate for it by skewing the fence.

figure 46. blade leading away from line of cut.

To correct blade lead, do the following steps

and make a test cut before skewing the

fence:

1. ensure that you have proper blade tension

(refer to

page 20).

2. ensure that the blade guides are adjusted

correctly (refer to

pages 20 & 22).

3. ensure that the miter slot or fence is parallel

to the blade (refer to

page 25).

To skew your fence:

1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately

3

4

"

thick x 3" wide x 17" long. on a wide face of
the board, draw a straight line parallel to the
long edge.

2. slide the fence out of the way and cut free-

hand along the line. stop at the halfway point.
turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade
to stop.

Shimming Table

Blade Lead

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