Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 23)

ST1000 14" Bandsaw -21-
Aligning Table
To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first
installed, the table should be aligned so that the
miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This pro-
cedure works best with a
3 ⁄
4
" blade.
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw
blade:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!
3. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the trun-
nions to the table.
4. Place an accurate straightedge along the
blade. The straightedge should lightly touch
both the front and back of the blade.
Note: Make sure the straightedge does not go
across a tooth.
5. Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between
the blade and the miter slot. The distance you
measure should be the same at both the front
and the back of the table.
6. Adjust the table as needed for proper align-
ment.
7. Tighten the trunnion bolts.
Note: Refer to the Blade Lead instructions on
Page 25 for more table alignment adjustments.
To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first
installed, the fence should be aligned with the miter
slot.
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:
1. If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side of
the blade, remove it and remount it next to the
miter slot.
2. Loosen the four cap screws located on the top
face of the fence (Figure 29).
Aligning Fence
Figure 29. Loosening the fence cap screws.
3. Adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of
the miter slot.
4. Tighten the four cap screws, being careful not to
move the fence.
Note: Refer to the Blade Lead instructions on
Page 25 for more fence alignment adjustments.