Shimming.table, Blade.lead – Woodstock SHOP FOX M1113 User Manual

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Model M1113 (Mfg. Since 2/08)

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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.53. If the table is not perpendicular to the back of

the blade, the table needs to be shimmed.

Shims can be made of any durable object that can be

sandwiched between the table and the trunnions. We rec-

ommend using shim washers or shim stock because of the

wide range of available thicknesses. These items can be

purchased at your local hardware store.

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. Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the trunnions

to the table.

4. Shim between the table and the two trunnions to

move the table in the desired direction.

5. Follow the Aligning.Table instructions on Page.23 to

complete this procedure.

Shimming.Table

Square

Blade

Table

Figure.53. Squaring table to blade back.

"Blade Lead" means that the blade does not cut straight

when using the fence or miter gauge (see

.Figure.54). This

is a common condition with all bandsaws. Worn or dam-

aged 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.

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.19).

2. Ensure that the blade guides are adjusted correctly

(refer to

Pages.20.&.21).

3. Ensure that the miter slot or fence is parallel to the

blade (refer to

Page.23).

Blade.Lead

Figure.54. Blade leading away from line of

cut.

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