Adjusting the indexing pins – Castle LB-23 Operator Manual User Manual

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Adjusting the Indexing Pins


If it appears that the pins are out of alignment, you can straighten them out by
drilling a test board and realigning a Pin in one of the drilled holes. Follow the
testing procedure to confirm that they are out of alignment.

ƒ Use a scrap of at least two feet in length and cut a set of holes with the

front Drop Gauge down.

ƒ Slide the board over so that either the left or right Index Pin can enter one

of the holes that you just drilled.

ƒ Cycle the machine, insuring that the Index Pin is firmly in the hole before

bringing the head down.

When drilling, the bits should re-enter the holes without chipping out the edges or
kicking the board out. If either of these things happens then the Index Pins need to
be re-calibrated.

ƒ To adjust an Index Pin loosen the two bolts holding the Index Pin bracket

in place.


ƒ Use a piece of board to cut a full row of holes in. Make sure that there

isn't much sawdust remaining in the holes.


ƒ Slide the board over so that the Index Pin will enter the last hole, but still

leave the majority of holes underneath the head.

ƒ Bring the head down into the previous holes while watching very closely

that the bits are entering in the exact center.

ƒ While the head is down place the Index Pin into the hole (if not already

there), and tighten the nuts on the bracket.


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