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1. Sounda Md tla ne 74 dB Warranty e 1 Year Serial Number ID Label on Center of Upper Wheel Cover Approximate Assembly amp Setup TIME serre rrr Rs ope aa EE Oa ERES RA RID 1 Hours M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Controls and Features Blade Tension Lever Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel Blade Guide Elevation Lock Knob Motor Switch Speed Dial Power Switch Upper Blade Guide Assembly Fence Miter Gauge Blade Tension Scale Blade Tracking Knobs Upper 4 Dust Port Lower 4 Dust Port Fence Holder Miter Gauge Holder Lower Wheel Adjustment Hub NOILOINGOULNI M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY T Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL DANG E R result in death or serious injury A Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD WAR NING result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury This symbol is used to alert the user to u
2. xs xe x2 FWD REV COM X 2 Tb1 tin Vin FM GND 12V INVERTER CONTROLLER BOX A 2 RM5G RHYM COLOR KEY BLACK YELLOW WHITE GREEN 220V Single Phase Power A Ground 6 15 Plug As Recommended 1 5HP MOTOR The motor wiring shown here is current at the time of printing but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine WARNING DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop Motor amp Electrical PROBLEM Machine does not start or a breaker trips Machine stalls or is under powered Machine has vibration or noisy operation POSSIBLE CAUSE OFF button has not been reset Plug receptacle is at fault or wired incorrectly Motor connection wired incorrect ly Wall fuse circuit breaker is blown tripped Power supply switched OFF or is at fault Wiring is open has high resistance Motor ON button or ON OFF switch
3. 28 CFOSSCULLUIDE 29 m nasse Ease eu ve Vis 29 CULLING CUl ves soos 30 Stacked CUES uiro 30 A Blade Characteristics Wood Cutting 31 Blade Selection Metal Cutting 33 5 Blade 34 m Fence Scale Calibration 35 USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST 16 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service Close attention to detail ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation 2 2 Woodstock International Inc is committed to customer satisfaction Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety setup operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims If you need the latest edition of this manual you can download it from http www shopfox biz If you have comments about this
4. 30 3 4 Figure 4 Model M1113 working clearances M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Lifting amp Moving Lifting and moving this bandsaw is most safely done using 15 Cut forklift The upper frame is angled at the lifting area so we recommend making a lifting block as shown in Figure 5 to balance the machine when lifting 2nd Cut If using a forklift is not an option then the machine can be moved with a heavy duty dolly and at least three strong people Heavy duty dollies can be easily purchased at your local hardware store or rented To lift and move the bandsaw with a forklift do these steps 1 Make the lifting block shown in Figure xx to ensure that the machine remains balanced when lifted and 73 Lifting with Forklift does not swing Forks 2 Place the lifting block under the upper frame as shown in Figure 6 3 Either place the forks directly against the lifting block or place straps under the lifting block and around the upper frame Note If you are using lifting straps you must remove the blade and upper wheel to avoid damag ing the machine The upper wheel is easily removed by removing the hex nut from the center and sliding the wheel off Lifting with Forklift and Straps To lift and move the bandsaw with three strong people and a dolly do these steps 1 Carefully walk pivot the bandsaw i
5. M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Test Run Once the assembly is complete test run the machine to make sure it runs properly for regular operations The test run consists of verifying the following 1 The motor powers up and runs correctly and 2 the safety dis abling mechanism on the switch works correctly If during the test run you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration stop using the machine immediately then review Troubleshooting on Page 46 If you still cannot remedy a problem contact our Tech Support at 360 734 3482 for assistance To test run the machine do these steps 1 Connect the machine to the power source 2 Make sure you understand the safety instructions at the beginning of the manual and verify that the machine is setup properly 3 Ensure all tools and objects used during setup are cleared away from the machine 4 Press the green ON button on the power switch then press the ON key on the motor switch to start the machine When operating correctly the machine runs smoothly with little or vibration or rubbing noise nvestigate and correct strange noises or vibrations before operating the machine further Always dis connect the machine from power when investigat ing or correcting potential problems 5 Turn the machine OFF 6 Insert the switch disabling pin through the green ON button as shown in Figure 22 7 Press the ON button
6. Material Shapes Teeth Per Inch Variable Pitch Blades TOOTH SELECTION m 50 75 4 6 100 50 200 250 300 350 400 450 2 inch 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 CUTTING SPEED RATE RECOMMENDATION Speed FPM Speed FPM Speed FPM Speed FPM Mold Steel Carbon 196 354 203 Alloy Alloy 60 108 100 Steel 62 Angle 180 220 High Speed 75 118 Steel 54 67 Tool Steel 25 36 Thin 180 220 Cold Work 95 213 E 54 67 Tool Steel 29 65 Tube 54 67 ool Stee 29 65 Aluminum 220 534 Hot Work 203 Stainless Alloy 67 163 Tool Steel 62 Tool Steel Copper 229 482 High Speed Alloy 70 147 203 413 il Hardening 62 65 Tool Steel Tool Steel 196 354 Free Machining 150 203 60 108 Stainless Steel 46 62 180 220 Gray 54 67 Cast Iron 180 220 le 54 67 Austenitic 20 Cast 26 220 534 Malleable 321 67 163 Cast Iron 98 229 482 220 70 147 Plastics 67 108 225 33 75 Ductile 65 85 Figure 46 Blade selection and speed 33 chart N 2 lt M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Changes To replace the blade do these steps 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Release the tension lever 3 Remove the table insert and the table pin Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade
7. 77777799999 200022 22 7799 Anchor Stud Anchor studs stronger and more permanent alter natives to lag shield anchors however they will stick out of the floor which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your machine at a later point Figure 7 Typical fasteners for mounting to concrete floors 136 1113 Base Mounting Locations 3 of 4 shown A Figure 8 Location of machine base mounting locations M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Assembly To assemble the bandsaw do these steps 1 Place the bandsaw table upside down on a flat sur face preferably a workbench and make sure the table trunnion mounting bolts Figure 9 are tight Attach the table extension to the table with the two 16 18 x 2 hex bolts two 16 18 hex nuts and four 5 16 flat washers as shown in Figure 10 Make sure that the table and table extension are firmly pressed against the flat surface and tighten the bolts nuts Remove the table pin from the table slot fit the table around the blade and rest the table trunnions on the trunnion base making sure the trunnion bolts extend through the bottom of the trunnion base Thread the two table trunnion knobs onto the trun nion bolts as illustrated in Figure 11 Adjust the table stop bolt Figure 12 so the tabl
8. 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 Blade Lead 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 amp 21 3 Ensure that the miter slot or fence is parallel to the blade refer to Page 23 40 Blade Table Figure 53 Squaring table to blade back Figure 54 Blade leading away from line of cut FOX M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw 5 2 skew your fence do these steps 1 Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately 2 4 thick x 3 wide x 17 long On a wide face of the board draw a S
9. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING Turn power off and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine unattended DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT use machinery in damp wet locations or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT Clutter and dark shadows may cause accidents USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE Undersized cords over heat and lose power Replace extension cords if they become damaged DO NOT use extension cords for 220V machinery ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING MACHINERY Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH CARE Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE USING MACHINERY REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Make a habit of checking for keys and adjusting wrenches before turning machinery ON CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING MACHINERY Check for binding and alignment of parts broken parts part mounting loose bolts and any other conditions that may affect machine operation Repair or replace damaged parts USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Refer to the instruction manual for recommended accessories The use of improper access
10. 5 2 CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Name Street City State Zip Phone Email Model Serial Dealer Name Warranty Registration Invoice Purchase Date The following information is given on a voluntary basis It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services Of course all information is strictly confidential 1 9 How did you learn about us Advertisement Mail Order Catalog Friend Website How long have you been a woodworker metalworker 0 0 2 Years _____ 2 8 Years ____8 20 Years How many of your machines tools Shop Fox ____0 2 3 5 6 9 Do you think your machine represents a good value Yes Would you recommend Shop Fox products to a friend _____ lt What is your age group 20 29 50 59 30 39 60 69 What is your annual household income 20 000 29 000 530 000 39 000 550 000 559 000 60 000 569 000 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to Cabinet Maker Popular Mechanics Family Handyman Hand Loader Handy Home Shop Machinist Journal of Light Cont Live Steam Model Airplane News Modeltec Old House Journal Comments Popular Science Popular Woodworking Practical Homeowner Precision Shooter Projects in Metal RC Modeler Rifle Shop Notes Shotgun News Local Store Other 20 Years 10 No No 40 49 70 40 000 549 000 70 000 Today s
11. MAINTENANCE SERVICE Do all inspections adjustments and maintenance with the machine turned OFF and disconnected from the power source BLADE CONTROL Do not attempt to stop or slow the blade with your hand or a workpiece Allow the blade to stop on its own EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES If you experience difficulties performing the intended operation stop using the machine and contact our Technical Support Department at 570 546 9663 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw ELECTRICAL AWARNING The machine must be properly set up before it is safe to operate DO NOT connect this machine to the power source until instructed to do so in the Test Run portion of this manual 220V Operation The Model M1113 operates on 220V single phase power We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground using the circuit size given below Never replace a circuit breaker with one of higher amperage without consulting a qualified electrician to ensure compliance with wiring codes This machine must be connected to a grounded circuit A plug is not supplied with this machine See below for the recommended plug type for this machine If you are unsure about the wiring codes in your area or you plan to connect your machine to a shared cir cuit you may create a fire or circuit overload hazard consult a qualified electrician to reduce this risk Extension Cords We do not recomme
12. Loosen the four hex bolts on the lower wheel adjust ment hub Figure 57 3 Rotate the wheel adjustment sleeves to tilt the lower wheel as necessary to make it coplanar with the upper wheel Hex Bolt 4 Tighten the hex bolts to lock the wheel adjustment sleeves in position Figure 57 Wheel adjustment hub 43 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Electrical Component Wiring Figure 58 Motor junction box wiring Figure 60 Power switch PUSH BOTTOM KEYPAD TYPE KP 201 SER NO K 5122381 RHYMEBUS CORPORATION Figure 61 Variable speed dial Tal Tel Din FM AM Ye2 X2 ub oe 7 Figure 62 Inverter controller box terminal blocks 44 REWIRE M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Wiring Diagram MOTOR SWITCH 12 SPEED DIAL from behind POWER SWITCH from behind A DANGER SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing electrical parts Touching electrified parts will result in severe burns electrocution or death
13. Step 4 Pivot the motor and slide the idler pulley to loosen the V belts Remove old V belts and install the new V belts Slide the idler pulley down to tighten the lower wheel V belt hold pressure on the idler pulley then tighten the mounting nut Check the wheel pulley V belt for correct tension Retension if necessary before continuing Pivot the motor to tighten the motor V belt hold pressure on the motor then tighten the motor adjustment bolt Check the motor V belt for correct tension Retension if necessary before continuing When the belt tension is correct tighten the motor hinge bolt Replace the pulley cover lower wheel and blade then close the lower wheel cover 39 Motor Adjustment Idler Pulley Mounting Nut behind cap Figure 52 Location of idler pulley mounting nut M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Shimming Table 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
14. is at fault Inverter Controller box is at fault Motor is at fault Feed rate cutting speed too fast for task Machine is undersized for the task Blade is slipping on wheels Motor connection is wired incor rectly Plug receptacle is at fault Pulley sprocket slipping on shaft Motor is at fault Motor or component is loose Blade weld is at fault or teeth are broken Blade is at fault 4 V belt worn or loose Pulley is loose Motor mount loose broken 7 Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits unevenly Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover Motor bearings are at fault CORRECTIVE ACTION Lift paddle and press OFF button down completely until it clicks Test for good contacts correct the wiring Correct motor wiring connections Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine replace weak breaker Ensure power supply is switch on ensure power sup ply has the correct voltage Check for broken wires or disconnected corroded connections and repair replace as necessary Replace faulty ON button or ON OFF switch Inspect inverter controller box replace if faulty Test repair replace Decrease feed rate cutting speed Use sharp blade with lower TPI reduce the feed rate depth of cut Adjust blade tracking and tension to factory specifi cations Correct motor wiring connections Test for good cont
15. this positioning provides the greatest blade sup port and minimizes the amount of moving blade exposed to the operator To adjust the blade guide assembly on the guide post the bandsaw must be turned OFF do these steps 1 Make sure that the blade tension blade tracking support bearing and blade guides are adjusted cor rectly 2 Loosen the guide post lock knob shown in Figure 39 3 Use the guide post handwheel to raise lower the guide post so the bottom of the blade guide assem bly is less than 1 from the top of the workpiece 4 Lock the guide post with the lock knob Rip Cutting When cutting solid wood Rip Cutting means cutting with the grain For plywood or metal rip cutting simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece To make a rip cut do these steps 1 Adjust the fence to match the width of the cut on your workpiece then lock the fence in place 2 Adjust the blade guide assembly to less than 1 above the workpiece 3 After all safety precautions have been met turn the bandsaw ON Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue with the cut until the blade is completely through the workpiece Figure 40 shows a typical ripping operation Note f you cut narrow pieces use a push stick to protect your fingers 28 Guide Post Handwheel CR Guide Post Lock Knob Blade Guide Assembly Figure 39
16. 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw OPERATIONS AWARNING General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor rectly The instructions in this section are written with the under standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation stop using the machine If you are an inexperienced operator we strongly recom mend that you read books trade articles or seek training from an experienced bandsaw operator before performing any unfamiliar operations Above all your safety should come first Basic Controls Motor Switch Starts and stops the motor Only works after the power switch has been reset and turned ON Speed Dial Adjusts the speed of the motor which is dis played in RPM on the digital display Power Switch Turns power ON OFF to the motor switch OFF button must be reset by pushing it all the way in before power will turn ON again Blade Tension Lever Increases decreases blade tension when rotated Quickly releases blade tension when piv oted up Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel Raises lowers the upper blade guide assembly when rotated The blade guide assembly should always be no farther than 1 above the workpiece when cutting 24 READ and understand this entire instruc
17. 4 Open the upper and lower wheel covers and slide the blade off both wheels 5 Rotate the blade 90 and slide it through the slot in the table 6 Slide the new blade through the table slot ensuring that the teeth are pointing down toward the table If the teeth will not point downward in any orienta tion the blade is inside out Put on heavy gloves remove the blade and twist it rightside out 7 Slip the blade through the guides and mount it over the upper and lower wheels 8 Apply tension 9 Turn the tension knob until proper blade tension has been reached according to the blade thickness scale shown in Figure 47 10 Check and adjust the tracking Page 17 11 Adjust the upper lower guide blocks and the support bearings Pages 20 and 21 12 Close the wheel covers 13 Replace the table insert and table pin being sure not to use excessive force when inserting the table pin 34 AWARNING 23 Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury A CAUTION All saw blades are dangerous and may cause personal injury To reduce the risk of being injured wear leather gloves when handling saw blades Tension Scale Ts 1 Figure 47 Tensioner adjustment M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Fence Scale Calibration You may need to recalibrate the fence scale af
18. 8420 or at sales woodstockint com Model D2058 Shop Fox Super Heavy Duty Mobile Base Supports your machine so you can move it easily and lock it in place Designed for long term and frequent moving of heavy machinery All Shop Fox Adjustable Mobile Bases are strong enough to move heavy machines on a con tinual basis The stands are adjustable to fit a variety of machines and can be leveled without the use of shims or tools Model W1054 Dust Collection Kit 1 Contains everything needed for a single machine hookup including simple and concise instructions Includes a 4 x 10 black plastic hose a universal 4 dust hood and two 4 wire hose clamps 2 o 4 Model D3096 Shop Fox Featherboard Reduce the risk of kickback and achieve consistent feed ing results with these Shop Fox featherboards Fits stan dard s x 3 4 miter gauge slots Model D3122 Shop Fox Push Stick This essential safety item keeps hands at a safe distance from blades and cutters while still maintaining control of the workpiece against machine fences A true neces sity when running narrow stock The durable handle is designed for maximum control Measures 13 2 overall Super ergonomic design 36 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw OP FOX 5 2 MAINTENANCE Schedule For optimum performance from your machine follow this maintenance schedu
19. Homeowner Wood Wooden Boat Woodshop News Woodsmith Woodwork Woodworker West Woodworker s Journal Other FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC P O BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 2309 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Woodstock International Inc warrants all Shop Fox machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents lack of maintenance or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred Woodstock International Inc will repair or replace at its expense and at its option the Shop Fox machine or machine part which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the original owner returns the product prepaid to a Shop Fox factory service center with proof of their purchase of the product within two years and provides Woodstock International Inc reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect through inspection If it is determined there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of Woodstock International Inc s warranty then the original owner must bear the cost of storing and returning the product This is Woodstock International Inc s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may
20. REF PART DESCRIPTION NI OY OT A Go 1 NIN MPN No alo a a ay ay a ay a A Go 2 NI OS OT BY 92 30 31 32 33 3 35 36 37 38 39 A 41 4 4 4 45 6 XM1113001 BODY PLATE NUT A 9 REF PART DESCRIPTION 6 XPB11 HEX BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 46 1 2 HEX NUT 5 16 18 46 2 07 FLAT WASHER 5 16 7 XM1113047 ADJUSTING SCREW 48 XM1113048 BEARING HOUSING 49 4 HEX NUT 5 8 11 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 59 1 59 2 59 3 59 4 0 61 62 63 4 65 66 67 68 69 70 7 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 8 82 1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Table amp Guides Breakdown 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 50 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Table amp Guides Parts List REF PART DESCRIPTION 101 XPB51 HEX BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 8 102 103 XPWOS 104 105 106 107 108 109 10 111 XPB32 112 1113112 1113113 114 5511 115 116 117 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 5 6 ____ SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 134 135 51 REF PART DESCRIPTION 136 XPSO1 PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 1 2 137 138 139 140 140 140 140 140 141 122 143 144 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 164 165 16
21. be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant that Shop Fox machinery complies with the provisions of any law or acts In no event shall Woodstock International Inc s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International Inc shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products Every effort has been made to ensure that all Shop Fox machinery meets high quality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time because of our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products
22. line as shown in Figure 44 30 The list below shows the minimum radius that can be cut by common blade widths Figure 43 Blade width radii Figure 44 Typical stacked cut M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Characteristics Wood Cutting Blade Length Measured by the circumference blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels This saw uses 133 long blades Blade Width Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the blade tooth the widest point blade width is often the first consideration given to blade selection Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line This saw uses blades from 1 8 to 11 4 in width Always pick the size of blade that best suits your application Curve Cutting Use the chart in Figure 43 to deter mine the correct blade for curve cutting Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut on your workpiece and use the corresponding blade width Straight Cutting Use the largest width blade that you own Large blades excel at cutting straight lines and are less prone to wander Tooth Style Figure 45 illustrates the three main tooth styles Raker Considered to be the standard because the tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth gullet The teeth on raker blades usually are very
23. numerous have no angle and produce cuts by scraping the material these characteristics result in very smooth cuts but do not cut fast and generate more heat than other types while cutting Skip Similar to raker blade that is missing every other tooth Because of the design skip toothed blades have a much larger gullet than raker blades and therefore cut faster and generate less heat However these blades also leave a rougher cut than raker blades Hook The teeth have a positive angle downward which makes them dig into the material and the gullets are usually rounded for easier waste removal These blades are excellent for the tough demands of resawing and ripping thick material 31 Figure 45 Raker Skip amp Hook tooth styles 2 o M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Tooth Pitch Usually measured as teeth per inch tooth pitch determines the size number of the teeth More teeth per inch fine pitch will cut slower but smoother while fewer teeth per inch coarse pitch will cut rougher but faster As a general rule choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all times Use fine pitched blades on harder woods and coarse pitched blades on softer woods Blade Care A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is sub jected to tremendous strain You can obtain longer use from a
24. teeth per inch from 3 to 6 because they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust reducing heat buildup and reducing strain on the motor To resaw a workpiece do these steps 1 Verify that the bandsaw is setup properly and that the table is perpendicular to the blade 2 Use the widest blade your bandsaw will accept Note The blade must also be sharp and clean 3 Adjust the fence to the desired width of cut and lock it in place Support the ends of the board if necessary 4 Turn the bandsaw ON 5 Using push paddles and a push stick maintain workpiece pressure against the fence and table and slowly feed the workpiece into the moving blade until the blade is completely through the workpiece see Figure 42 3 AWARNING Because of its unpredicatable nature use extreme caution if cutting warped stock The difference between accept able and unacceptable warped stock varies from machine to machine If you are in doubt square up the stock first or do not cut it NOTICE The scale on the front rail will NOT be accurate when using the resaw fence Figure 42 Typical resawing operation m gt 2 2 O 4 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Cutting Curves When cutting curves simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line
25. wheels 1 Tighten or replace blade Page 34 2 Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels Burn marks on the edge of the cut 1 Too much side pressure when feeding workpiece blade is binding 2 Blade too wide for size of radius being cut 1 Feed workpiece straight into the blade See Basic Cutting Tips on Page 27 2 Install a smaller width blade increase blade ten sion See Page 34 or 19 Rough or poor cuts quality 1 Feeding workpiece too fast 2 Blade guides adjusted incorrectly 1 Reduce feed rate 2 Re adjust all blade guides and support bearings Sawdust buildup inside cabinet Blade wanders or doesn t cut straight Cuts are not square verti cally Metal chips are silvery thin small or powdery Metal curled smoking chips large blue brown or Miscellaneous PROBLEM Blade tension scale is grossly inaccurate 1 Clogged dust port 2 Low airflow from the shop vacuum 1 Blade lead 2 Sawdust buildup on wheels 1 Table tilt is not adjusted to 0 or positive stop has moved out of adjustment 2 Table tilt scale pointer is not cali brated 3 Table is not square to the blade 1 Feed rate too slow 2 Blade speed too fast 1 Feed rate too fast 2 Blade speed too slow POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 The spring in the blade tension mechanism has lost its spring This is caused by not releasing the blade tension when not
26. 150 3000 FPM Blade Length EEEE SE i 133 Blade Wid thr Range utem Uu QAINKER SERRE TAE 1787 1172 Table Size Length Width Thickness eorr ee rr htt treten en 18 6 x 18 13 4 Table Tilt e 5 to 45 Fable Height from 37 4 Wheel Diameter er re rere a onn ree tene EEEN CENE EERE e Ue 18 Number Of Dust oq 2 D st Port 5126 P 4x2 Fence Locking Location pe rea Front Overall Dimensions osteo 341 lbs Eength Width Heiglit 30 x 41 x 74 Footprint Length Width 41 30 Construction Materials Wheels Fully Balanced Aluminum Wheel 5 ______ Steel tes waa Precision Ground Cast Iron _6_6_6___ ___ YE Aluminum wrens Steel Bl
27. 6 167 1113167 HANDWHEEL HANDLE M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw REF 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 Fence Breakdown PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1113200 FENCE ASSY 209 XW1113209 6 43 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 4 52 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Label Placement AWARNING Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine If any label is removed or becomes unreadable REPLACE that label before allowing the machine to enter service again Contact Woodstock International Inc at 360 734 3482 or www shopfoxtools com to order new labels M1113 308 REF PART DESCRIPTION 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 XM1113301 BLADE TENSION SCALE XLABEL 06 GLASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL XLABEL 08 READ MANUAL LABEL XM1113304 ON OFF LABEL 1113305 VARIABLE SPEED LABEL XM1113306 BLADE SPEED CHART LABEL 1 5 FOX WHITE PAINT 53 REF PART DESCRIPTION 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 XM1113308 1113 MODEL LABEL XM1113309 DECORATIVE BLACK STRIPE XLABEL 04 ELECTRICITY LABEL XLABEL 05 CLOSED LABEL XLABEL 07 UNPLUG POWER LABEL XM1113313 MACHINE ID LABEL XM1113314 SHOP FOX LOGO PLATE FOX H M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw
28. Guide post controls A Figure 40 Typical rip cut AWARNING NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut If you slip your hands or fingers may go into the blade ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces Failure to follow these warn ings may result in serious personal injury M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Crosscutting Crosscutting means cutting across the grain of wood For plywood or metal crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the workpiece To make a 90 crosscut do these steps 1 Move the fence out of the way adjust the blade guide assembly to to less than 1 above the workpiece and make sure the miter gauge is set to 90 2 Mark the workpiece on the edge where you want to begin the cut place the workpiece evenly against the miter gauge and align the mark with the blade 3 After all safety precautions have been met turn the bandsaw ON Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue the cut until the blade is all the way through the workpiece Figure 41 shows a typi cal crosscutting operation Resawing Resawing Figure 42 is cutting a workpiece into two or more thinner workpieces Use the widest blade pos sible when resawing a wide blade cuts straighter and is less prone to blade lead see Page 40 For most applica tions use a blade with a hook or skip tooth style Choose blades with fewer
29. MODEL M1113 18 WOOD METAL BANDSAW OWNER S MANUAL Phone 360 734 3482 Online Technical Support tech support shopfox biz COPYRIGHT OCTOBER 2007 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC 3 9997TR Printed in Taiwan WARNING This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup operation maintenance and service of this machine equipment Failure to read understand and follow the instructions given in this manual may result in serious personal injury including amputation electrocution or death The owner of this machine equipment is solely responsible for its safe use This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installa tion in a safe environment personnel training and usage authoriza tion proper inspection and maintenance manual availability and comprehension application of safety devices blade cutter integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemi
30. Most dust collectors are not designed to capture metal shavings and doing so may lead to a fire If you are in doubt about the capabilities of your shop vacuum or dust collector refer the owner s manual before connecting it to this machine rail CAUTION This saw creates substantial amounts of fine dust while operating Failure to use a vacuum system can result in respiratory illness A CAUTION ONLY connect this machine to a shop vacuum A wood dust collector is not designed for metal chips which may spark and cause a fire Figure 19 Miter gauge holder attached with miter gauge inserted collection system M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Tracking Blade Tracking is how and where the blade rides on the wheels When tracking correctly the blade rides on the peak of the wheel crowns Blade tracking is primarily con trolled by adjusting the upper wheel tilt also known as Center Tracking Another way to track the blade is known as Coplanar Tracking Coplanar tracking involves positioning the wheels so they are parallel and aligned see Wheel Alignment on Page 42 When wheels are coplanar vibra tion and heat are reduced during operation The wheels on the Model M1113 are factory aligned but should be checked to ensure optimum re
31. acts correct the wiring Replace loose pulley shaft Test repair replace Inspect replace stripped or damaged bolts nuts and re tighten with thread locking fluid Replace blade Replace warped bent or twisted blade resharpen dull blade 4 Inspect replace belt Realign replace shaft pulley setscrew and key as required Tighten replace 7 Tighten replace anchor studs in floor relocate shim machine Replace dented fan cover replace loose damaged fan Test by rotating shaft rotational grinding loose shaft requires bearing replacement M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw OP FOX 5 2 Cutting Operations PROBLEM Machine slows when oper ating POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Feeding workpiece too fast 2 Blade is dull CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Reduce feed rate 2 Replace blade Page 34 Ticking sound when the saw is running 1 Blade weld contacting guide support bearings a light tick is normal 2 Blade weld may be failing 1 Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the blade slightly loosen the blade guides 2 Inspect and replace blade if necessary Page 34 Blade contacting table insert 1 Insert installed upside down or back wards 2 Table aligned improperly mounted 1 Re install insert a different way 2 Align table Page 23 Vibration when cutting 1 Loose or damaged blade 2 Sawdust buildup on
32. asic metal chip characteristics and what they mean Table Tilt To tilt the table do these steps f 2 Loosen the two trunnion knobs underneath the table Tilt the table to the desired angle Refer to the angle gauge on the front table trunnion Retighten both table tunnion knobs 27 AWARNING ELECTROCUTION HAZARD This bandsaw is not designed to be used with water soluable cutting fluid or coolant when cutting metals Instead use a small amount of oil based lubricant Chips are width of tooth thin curled and silvery Optimum speed and feed rate Chips are silvery thin small or powdery Increase feed rate decrease blade speed Chips are large curled blue or brown or smoking Decrease feed rate increase blade speed x Figure 38 Reading metal chip characteristics NOTICE The table stop must be removed to tilt the table left of 0 m gt 2 2 4 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Guide Post The guide post shown in Figure 39 connects the upper blade guide assembly to the bandsaw The guidepost allows the blade guide assembly to move up or down to be as close to the workpiece as possible In order to cut accurately and safely the bottom of the blade guide assembly must be no more than 1 above the workpiece at all times
33. bandsaw blade if you give it fair treatment and always use the appropriate feed rate for your operation Be sure to select blades with the proper width style and pitch for each application The wrong choice of blades will often produce unnecessary heat which will shorten the life of your blade A clean blade will perform much better than a dirty blade Dirty or gummed up blades pass through the cut ting material with much more resistance than clean blades This extra resistance also causes unnecessary heat Resin pitch dissolving cleaners are excellent for cleaning dirty blades Blade Breakage Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to break Blade breakage is unavoidable in some cases since it is the natural result of the peculiar stresses that bandsaw blades must endure Blade breakage is also due to avoid able circumstances Avoidable breakage is most often the result of poor care or judgement on the part of the operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or support guides The most common causes of blade breakage are Faulty alignment adjustment of the guides Forcing twisting a wide blade around a short radius Feeding the workpiece too fast Dull teeth or damaged tooth set Overtensioned blade blade guide assembly set too high above the workpiece e Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld e Continuously running the bandsaw when not in use Leaving blade tensioned when n
34. cals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equip ment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles gt A 3 Z Contents INTRODUCTION 2 ACCESSORIES MDS ERE 5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY c c 6 Schedule Me Standard Safety Instructions 6 Additional Safety for Bandsaws 8 Table amp Base so ELECTRICAL 9 220V Operation eee eren 9 SERVICE aia Extension dur ede 9 Gerlelal Electrical Specifications 9 Servicing V Belts Shimming Table pde end exin MARE 10 ur Per nventory 10 Wheel Placement a aan 11 Electrical C
35. d Metal Bandsaw Machine Placement Floor Load This machine distributes a heavy load in a small footprint Some residential floors may require additional bracing to support both machine operator and material to be processed Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated needs size of material to be processed through the machine and space for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your bandsaw Refer to Figure 4 Lighting Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain Electrical Place the machine near a power source to avoid long runs of power cords strung across your shop Refer to the Electrical section on Page 9 for information on minimum circuit requirements Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your machine type are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corrosion during ship ment Clean this grease off with a solvent clean er or citrus based degreaser DO NOT use chlo rine based solvents such as brake parts cleaner or acetone if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface you will ruin the finish AWARNING NEVER clean with gasoline or other petroleum based solvents Most have low flash points which make them extremely flammable A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used Serious personal injury may occur if this warning is ignored
36. djusted parallel with the bottom wheel 3 With the straightedge touching both points of the wheel that does not need to be adjusted measure the distance away from the incorrect wheel with a fine ruler see Figure 56 4 Remove the blade from the saw then remove the wheel that needs to be shimmed 5 Determine how many shim washers you need to com pensate for the distance measured in Step 3 and place them on the wheel shaft 6 Replace the wheel the original washers and the Figure securing nut 42 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw 7 Tighten the blade then check the wheels Coplanar wheels may pull out of alignment when the blade is tightened 8 When the wheels are coplanar place a mark on each wheel where you held the straightedge This assures repeated accuracy every time you adjust your wheels Note When wheels are properly coplanar the blade may not be centered on the crown of the wheel but it will be balanced Adjusting Lower Wheel Only do this procedure if you cannot make the wheels coplanar with the tracking knob or by shimming the upper wheel Make sure the upper wheel is adjusted as close as possible to being coplanar with the lower wheel before beginning Do this procedure with the blade fully ten sioned To adjust the lower wheel do these steps Wheel Adjustment Sleeve 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2
37. e Small or Thin Workpieces Small or thin workpieces are dangerous to cut if held by hand avoid cut ting these workpieces possible If you must cut a small or thin workpiece attach it to or clamp it between larger scrap pieces that will both support the workpiece through the cut and keep your fingers away from the blade Some thin sheet metals will not with withstand the forces from this bandsaw dur ing cutting instead use a shear nibblers or sheet metal nippers to cut these pieces e Round or Unstable Workpieces Workpieces that cannot be properly supported or stablized without a vise should not be cut on a vertical metal cutting bandsaw Examples are chains cables round or oblong shaped workpieces workpieces with internal or built in moving or rotating parts etc Material Hardness Always factor the hardness of the any metal before cutting it Hardened met als will take longer to cut may require lubrication and may require a different type of blade in order to efficiently cut them e Tanks Cylinders Containers Valves Etc Cutting into containers that are pressurized or contain gasses or liquids can cause explosions fires caustic burns or machine damage Avoid cutting any of these types of containers unless you have verified that the con tainer is empty and it can be properly supported during a cut e Magnesium Pure magnesium burns easily Cutting magnesium with a dull blade can create enough fric tion
38. e is approximately perpendicular to the blade Precise adjustment of the table stop bolt will be covered later Place the table insert in the center of the table so it sits flush with the table top surface Insert the table pin into the end of the table slot 14 Table Trunnion Mounting Bolts Figure 9 Table trunnion mounting bolts Table Extension Figure 10 Table extension attached to table on flat surface Table Trunnion Trunnion Base Trunnion Bolt Figure 11 Installing the table on trunnion base Figure 12 Table stop bolt M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw 8 Attach the rear fence rail to the backside of the bandsaw table with two M6 1 x 6 cap screws as shown in Figure 13 9 Attach the rail brackets to the front of the table with the two 6 1 x 16 cap screws as shown in Figure 14 10 Insert the rail bracket knobs through the front fence rail brackets then thread the T nuts onto the ends of the knobs a couple of turns 11 Slide the front fence rail T slot over the T nuts as shown in Figure 15 then position the front fence rail brackets even with the rear fence rail and tighten the knobs 12 Pull the fence handle up and place the fence on the front fence rail as shown in Figure 16 13 Slide the fence against
39. f the blade guides contact the blade teeth dur ing operations the tooth set on the blade will be ruined Blade Gullets 6 Loosen the blade guides 7 Fold crisp dollar bill in half and place it over the Figure 29 Lateral adjustment of blade blade between the blade guides and the blade as guides shown in Figure 30 8 Lightly pinch the dollar bill against the blade with the blade guides then tighten the blade guide thumb screws 9 Remove the dollar bill then re install the blade guard NOTICE The blade guides should not touch the blade after the dollar bill is removed Figure 30 Blade guides against both sides of blade 21 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Table Stop Adjustment An adjustable table stop allows the table to easily return to 90 after tilting To set the table stop so the table is 90 to the blade do these steps 1 Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as described in the Blade Tensioning instructions on Page 19 2 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER Figure 31 Squaring table to blade 3 Loosen the two table trunnion knobs 4 Loosen the hex nut that locks the table stop bolt in place 5 Raise the upper blade guide assembly and place a 6 machinist s square or try square on the table next to the side of the blade as illustrated i
40. ghtedge along the blade The straightedge should lightly touch both the front and back of the blade the flat part only without touch ing the blade teeth 5 Use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between the straightedge and the miter slot The distance you measure should be the same at both the front and back ends of the miter slot as indicated by positions A and B in Figure 33 6 Adjust the table until the distance between the blade and miter slot is equal at both ends 7 Tighten the trunnion bolts Fence Alignment To align the fence parallel with the miter slot do these steps 1 Mount the fence on the right hand side of the blade at the edge of the miter slot then lock it in place 2 Loosen the two cap screws that mount the front rail brackets to the table 3 Shim between the front rail brackets and table to make the fence parallel with the miter slot Tip Shim stock works well for this but small pieces of paper can also work in a pinch 4 Tighten the front rail mounting bolts 23 Miter Slot Parallel with Blade when A B Straightedge Figure 33 Checking if miter slot is parallel to blade NOTICE Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot does not guarantee straight cuts The miter slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the blade Refer to the Table Alignment instructions 72 2 1113
41. in use or frequently over tensioning the bandsaw 1 Clean out dust port 2 Two options Check dust hoses for leaks or clogs Connect saw to a more powerful shop vacuum 1 Refer to Blade Lead on Page 40 2 Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels 1 Adjust table tilt to 0 readjust positive stop if necessary Page 22 2 Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0 Page 22 3 Shim table Page 40 1 Increase feed rate 2 Decrease blade speed 1 Decrease feed rate 2 Increase blade speed CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing tension when not in use and not over tensioning the blade Wheel is noisy 1 Wheel bearing is worn out 2 Belt is too tight lower wheel 1 Replace the wheel bearing 2 Check loosen the belt tension Page 38 Blade does not track con sistently correctly or at all 1 Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each other 2 Rubber tires on wheels are worn out 1 Adjust wheels to be coplanar aligned with each other Page 42 2 Redress the rubber tires on the wheels Page 37 replace the rubber tires on the wheels 47 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw PARTS Bandsaw Body Breakdown M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Bandsaw Body Parts List
42. lade 3 Remove the lower wheel by removing the hex bolt at the center of the wheel then sliding the wheel off the shaft The hex nut has left handed threads so you must turn it clockwise to loosen it You now have access to the V belts for inspection or service see Figure 49 Checking V Belts 1 Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V Belts 2 Push the center of each V belt Figure 50 using moderate force Deflection should be about 1 4 If deflection is more than 1 4 tension that V belt Page 39 before doing Step 4 3 Use a flashlight to inspect the belt If a V belt is cracked frayed or glazed replace it soon 4 Replace the pulley cover lower wheel and blade then close the lower wheel cover 38 AWARNING 23 MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all service proce dures If this warning is ignored seri ous personal injury may occur Figure 49 Pulleys and V belts Deflection Figure 50 Belt deflection M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Tensioning Replacing V Belts 1 10 11 Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V Belts Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 51 Loosen the idler pulley mounting nut behind the cap shown in Figure 52 If you only need to retension the V belts skip to Step 6 If you need to replace the V belts continue with
43. le Daily e Check correct loose mounting bolts Check correct damaged saw blade Check correct worn or damaged wires Correct any other unsafe condition Monthly e Check for V belt tension damage or wear e Remove blade and thoroughly clean all built up saw dust from the rubber tires on the wheels e dust buildup from inside cabinet and off motor Cleaning Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth If resin has built up use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it Once a month remove the blade and thoroughly clean all built up sawdust from the rubber tires on the wheels Table amp Base Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean after every use this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces Keep tables rust free with regular applications of general lubricants such as G96 Gun Treatment SLIPIT or Boeshield T 9 If the table becomes difficult to tilt remove it and lubricate the trunnions and the slides in the trunnion base with a general lubricant 37 23 MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro cedures If this warning is ignored seri ous personal injury may occur Redressing Rubber Tires As the bandsaw ages the rubber tires on the wheels may need to be redres
44. manual please contact us at Woodstock International Inc Attn Technical Documentation Manager P O Box 2309 Bellingham WA 98227 Email manualsewoodstockint com M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS C Phone 360 734 3482 Online Tech Support tech support shopfox biz e Web www shopfox biz MODEL M1113 18 WOOD METAL CUTTING BANDSAW Motor 1 5 Mic m 220V PRASE qs iene 3 Phase ec c 60 Hz Cl M CRM Induction 5 shi Mc 1725 RPM stir eee n Shielded and Permanently Lubricated POWER wie V Belt Drive Main Specifications Throat Capacity Left Of Blade eerte rtr RE RR ERES REA Re PUER RSS 171 27 Maximum DEVE A TE 12 Blade Speeds 2 see en oe tun Mae estu REQUE A SIE EREMO ER Variable
45. n Figure 31 Adjust the table stop bolt to raise or lower the table until the table is 90 to the blade 6 Secure the knobs and lock the table stop bolt by tightening the hex nut against the casting Ensure that the bolt does not turn by holding it with anoth er wrench while tightening the hex nut Table Tilt Scale Calibration The pointer on the table tilt scale Figure 32 must be calibrated in order for the scale reading to be accurate To calibrate the pointer on the table tilt scale do these steps 1 Make sure the blade is tensioned tracking correctly and that the table is 90 to the blade this proce dure should be already completed with the Table Pointer Ig Stop Adjustment instructions i 2 Loosen the pointer screw Figure 32 Table tilt scale 3 Align the tip of the pointer with the 0 mark on the table tilt scale 4 Tighten the pointer screw 22 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Table Alignment To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed align the table so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade This procedure works best with the largest blade that the machine accepts To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade do these steps 1 Make sure the blade is correctly tracked and ten sioned 2 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 3 Loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the trunnions to the table 4 Place an accurate strai
46. n alternating steps off of the shipping pallet and onto the shop floor Figure 6 Lifting machine with a forklift 2 Place the dolly under the machine and move it into place having two extra people steady the machine the entire time so that it does not tip over ADANG This is a heavy machine that cannot be safely moved alone Tipping this machine onto yourself or another per son will cause serious personal injury Use extreme caution when moving this machine without a forklift and only get help from strong capable people 12 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw S 2 Mounting to Shop Floor Although not required we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary floor mount ing hardware is not included Generally you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts Both options are described below Whichever option you choose it will be necessary to use a precison level to level your machine Bolting to Concrete Floors Lag shield anchors with lag bolts and anchor studs Figure 7 are two popular methods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor We suggest you research the many options and methods for mounting your machine and choose the best that fits your specific application Figure 8 shows the mounting locations for this machine
47. nd using an extension cord however if you have no alternative use the following guidelines Use a cord rated for Standard Service S Do not use an extension cord longer than 50 feet Ensure that the cord has a ground wire and pin Use the gauge size listed below as a minimum Electrical Specifications c9 6 15 6 15 Figure 1 6 15 plug and receptacle AWARNING DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring Seek assistance from a qualified electrician Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution fire or machine damage m rm lt a e gt Operating Voltage Amp Draw Min Circuit Size Recommended Plug Extension Cord 220V Single Phase NEMA 6 15 not incl 14 Gauge M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw SETUP Inventory AWARNING This machine has been carefully packaged for safe trans portation If you notice the machine has been damaged during shipping please contact your authorized Shop Fox Aa Q dealer immediately The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model M1113 Note If you can t find an item on this list check the mounting location on the machine or examine the pack a a aging materials carefully Occasionally we pre install cer Keep machine disconnected from tain components for safer shipping power u
48. nt over 20 causes unnecessary wear on the blade and yields poor results Excessive Warping Workpieces with excessive cupping bowing or twisting are dangerous to cut because they are unstable and can move unpredict ably when being cut DO NOT cut excessively warped wood Minor Warping Workpieces with slight cupping can be safely supported if the cupped side faces the table or fence as shown in Figure 37 On the con trary a workpiece supported on the bowed side will rock during a cut leading to loss of control AWARNING Because of its unpredicatable nature use extreme caution if cutting warped stock The difference between acceptable and unacceptable warped stock varies from machine to machine If you are in doubt square up the stock first or do not cut it 25 Figure 36 Choosing wood without embedded foreign objects embedded Cut with this side against fence Cut with this side down Figure 37 Cutting wood with minor warping u 2 lt o M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Workpiece Inspection Metal Some metal workpieces are not safe to cut with a verti cal metal cutting bandsaw instead a different tool or machine should be used to do the cutting Before cutting inspect the stock for any of the follow ing conditions and take the necessary precautions
49. ntil instructed otherwise Main Components Figure 2 Qty As Table 1 B Table lt 1 C Table Insert oio e otra 1 D Rear ETT TUUS 1 E J Brackets ER va 2 FE Front 1 Fence Assembly a ya re 1 H Miter Gauge 2 2 1 k Miter Gauge 1 Fasteners Tools amp Miscellaneous Figure 3 Qty e Bolts 1 18 x 2 Table Extension 2 e Hex Nuts 16 18 Table Extension 2 e Flat Washers 16 Table Extension 4 e Knobs 3 8 16 Table 2 Cap Screws M6 1 x 16 Rear Rail to Table 2 Cap Screws M6 1 x 16 L Brackets to Table 2 e Knobs 16 18 x s L Bracket to Front Rail 2 T Slot Nuts amp L Bracket to Front Rail 2 Scale Front 1 e Guide Blocks Blade Guides 6 Thumb Screws 1 4 20 x 1 2 Blade Guides 6 Hex Wrenches and 5mm 1 e Flat Wrench 12 14 1 Figure 3 Fasteners tools amp miscellaneous item inventory 10 M1113 18 Woo
50. ocks gt gt e Steel Steel lee Powder Coated Z gt z M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Shipping Specifications 2 2 Container T I UU T TIU Wood Slat Crate Container Content ieu E dee M pa dS PSU Machine e URN NU NUM 429 lbs e sa di a e PERDU e wars 321 4 x 191 4 x 79 Electrical Required Power SOUPGE 220 Single Phase Inverter TY elsi nues aem VM Rhymebus RMG5 Inverter Size HE Emm 1 HP Quent EE ON OFF Push Button w Large STOP Paddle Cord NEP EE 6 ft Cord GAUSE Tc 16 gauge Recommended Circuit SIZE arg eid nta eae 15 gi ars Ura sso Recommended 6 15 Compatible Shop FOX Mobile caterer nate a reor rte de 02058 Country OF OMG IN
51. omponent Wiring Cleaning 1 11 Wiring Diagram Lifting amp 12 Mounting to Shop 13 M 14 PARIS iretur rn rae E EET UE nro rna DUsE 6 Sod dE 16 Bandsaw Body Breakdown Blade Tracking eee er n rra 17 Bandsaw Body Parts 51 Test dd 18 Table Guides Breakdown Blade Tensioning 19 Table amp Guides Parts List Support Bearing Adjustment 20 Fence Breakdown Blade Guide Adjustment 21 Label Placement Table Stop Adjustment eee 22 Table Tilt Scale Calibration 22 U Table AUSNITICNE cocer exeo eiua eeu orae n 23 z Fence Alignment 23 gt OPERATIONS TUN 24 Gehelal 24 Basic 24 Workpiece Inspection 25 Workpiece Inspection Metal 26 gt CULEING OVEIVIEW e cev 27 Table Filo ui ooo e MARO OPE ap RS 27 2 28 Rip Cutting
52. ories may cause risk of injury DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY Work at the speed for which the machine or accessory was designed SECURE WORKPIECE Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece when practical A secured workpiece protects your hands and frees both hands to operate the machine DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MANY MACHINES WILL EJECT THE WORKPIECE TOWARD THE OPERATOR Know and avoid condi tions that cause the workpiece to kickback ALWAYS LOCK MOBILE BASES IF USED BEFORE OPERATING MACHINERY BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN DUST MAY BE HAZARDOUS to the respiratory systems of people and animals especially fine dust Make sure you know the hazards associated with the type of dust you will be exposed to and always wear a respirator approved for that type of dust M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Additional Safety for Bandsaws AWARNING A CAUTION READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol lowed DO NOT risk your safety by not reading USE this and other machinery with caution and respect Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions No list of safety guidelines can be complete every shop environment is different Failure to follow guidelines could result in serious personal injury damage to eq
53. ot in use e Using the wrong TPI for the workpiece thickness The general rule of thumb is three teeth in the workpiece at all times 32 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Selection Metal Cutting Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors such as the type of mate rial being cut hardness of the material material shape machine capability and operator tech nique The chart below is a basic starting point for choosing a blade type based on teeth per inch for variable tooth pitch blades and for standard raker type bi metal blades HSS blades However for exact specifications of bandsaw blades contact the blade manufacturer To select the correct blade TPI do these steps 1 Measure the material thickness Refer to the Material Width Diameter row of the blade selection chart in Figure 46 and read across to find the workpiece thickness you need to cut Compare the Material Shapes row to the material to be cut In the applicable row read across to the right and find the box where the row and column intersect Listed in the box is the minimum TPI recommended for the vari able tooth pitch blades The Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation section of the charts offers guidelines for various metals given in feet per minute speed FPM and meters per minute in parenthesis Choose the speed closest to the number shown in the chart Material Width Diameter
54. pendicular 90 to the face of the support bearing Figure 26 Blade should be aligned approximately 0 016 away from the bearing edge Figure 27 Dollar bill folded twice to make a quick 0 016 gauge M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Guide Adjustment The blade guides provide side to side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting The blade guides N OTIC adjust two ways forward backward and side to side Whenever changing a blade or adjust Properly adjusted blade guides are essential to making accurate cuts ing tension and tracking the upper and lower blade guides and guide blocks must be re adjusted before cutting To adjust the upper and lower blade guides do these operations steps 1 Make sure the blade tracks properly and is correctly tensioned i Lateral 1 Blade Guide Adjustment 3 Familiarize yourself with the blade guide controls Thumb Screws Lork Lever shown in Figure 28 2 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 4 Loosen the lateral adjustment thumb screw Blade Guide Thumb Screws 5 Slide the guide assembly so the front edges of the blade guides are just behind the blade gullets as illustrated in Figure 29 then tighten the lateral adjustment thumb screw Figure 28 Blade guide controls NOTICE I
55. sed if they harden or glaze over Redressing the rubber tires improves blade tracking and reduces vibration blade lead If the rubber tires become too worn then blade tracking will become extremely difficult At that point redressing will no longer be effective and the rubber tires must be replaced To redress the rubber tires do these steps z gt z lt m Z gt gt a m 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Put on heavy leather gloves 3 Remove the blade 4 Clean any built up sawdust from the rubber tires 5 Hold 100 grit sandpaper against the rub ber tire and rotate the wheel by hand Only redress the rubber enough to expose a fresh rubber surface M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw SERVICE General This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine If you require additional machine service not included in this section please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 or send e mail to tech support shopfox biz Servicing V Belts To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade the V belts must be in good condition and operate under proper tension Check belt tension at least every 3 months more often if the bandsaw is used daily V belts stretch with use and must be periodically re tensioned Accessing V Belts 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Remove the bandsaw b
56. seful information about proper NO TICE operation of the equipment and or a situation that may cause damage to the machinery Standard Safety Instructions 1 READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY Machinery presents serious injury hazards to untrained users 2 ALWAYS USE ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 3 ALWAYS WEAR AN NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES DUST Wood dust is a carcinogen and can cause cancer and severe respiratory illnesses 4 ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage 5 WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and wear non slip footwear 6 NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN TIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL Be mentally alert at all times when running machinery 7 ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROPERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINERY Make sure operation instructions are safe and clearly understood 8 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY Keep all children and visitors a safe distance from the work area 9 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF Use padlocks master switches and remove start switch keys M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw 10 11 12
57. sults To center track the blade 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Adjust the upper lower blade guides and support bearings away from the blade 3 Open the upper wheel cover 4 Rotate the blade tension lever to adjust the blade tension until the indicator on the blade tension scale matches the size of blade installed see Page 19 5 Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times to see how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel Refer to Figure 21 for an illustration of this concept If the blade rides on the peak of the upper wheel crown then the bandsaw is already tracked prop erly and no additional adjustments are needed Skip to Step 9 If the blade does not ride in the peak of the upper wheel crown then continue with the next step 6 Loosen the lock nuts on the blade tracking knob threads so the knobs will rotate for adjustments 7 Spin the upper wheel with one hand and rotate the blade tracking knobs evenly with the other hand to make the blade ride on the center of the bandsaw wheel tire 8 When the blade consistently rides on the center of the wheel tighten the knob thread lock nuts 9 Close the upper wheel cover 17 Changes the blade tension may change the blade tracking Blade Centered on Peak of Crown p Blade Centered on Wheel CENTER TRACKING Figure 21 Center tracking profiles
58. ter chang ing or adjusting the blade or if the scale is not producing accurate cuts Recalibrate the fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on the fence and testing your adjust ment by cutting a piece of scrap wood To calibrate the scale do these steps 1 Set the fence anywhere along the scale and locate a piece of scrap wood with at least one straight edge Note Joint the edge with a jointer if needed to make the edge straight 2 Hold the straight edge of the workpiece firmly against the fence and feed the workpiece through the saw blade with a push stick 3 Measure the width of the cut workpiece The width of the workpiece should match the reading on the fence scale 4 If the reading on the scale is not the same as the width of the cut workpiece loosen the screw on the magnifying window Figure 48 and adjust it to match the width of the cut workpiece Figure 48 Scale calibration screws 5 Tighten the screw the scale is now correctly cali brated U m gt 2 35 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw ACCESSORIES The following accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc Dealer If you do not have a dealer in your area these products are also available through online dealers Please call or e mail Woodstock International Inc Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at 1 800 545
59. the bandsaw cuts straighter with much less vibration heat and blade wear Coplanar because the blade is automatically balanced the wheel See Figure 55 to better understand coplanarity If your bandsaw develops tracking problems that can t be fixed by adjusting the upper wheel tracking knobs then check the wheel alignment before taking any other steps Verifying Upper Lower Wheels are Coplanar 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER Coplanarity Gauge 2 With the blade on and properly tensioned hold a straightedge or a self made coplanarity gauge Figure 55 close to the center of both wheels Make Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top And Bottom of Both Wheels sure the straightedge or gauge fully extends across the wheels as shown in Figure 55 esa Eu Not Parallel Adjust If the wheels are coplanar the straightedge will Not Coplanar Tracking Knob evenly touch the top and bottom of both wheels Figure 55 Coplanar diagram If the wheels are not coplanar place the straight edge on the lower wheel first ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom rim then adjust the upper wheel tracking knob to make the upper wheel parallel with the lower wheel If the straightedge does not touch both wheels evenly the upper wheel needs to be shimmed or the lower wheel needs to be adjusted Shimming Upper Wheel 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Make sure the top wheel is a
60. the blade 15 Figure 13 Rear fence rail attached to table Rail Brackets _ 28 18 Rail Bracket Knobs Figure 15 Front fence rail attached Figure 16 Installing fence onto rails M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw 14 Use a sharp pencil to mark the fence rail where the fence scale indicator on the right hand side is point ing there is a gap just behind the indicator plate where you can mark the rail This mark will indicate where to align the 0 mark when you install the scale in Step 16 15 Remove the fence from the front rail 16 Carefully install the adhesive backed scale on the front fence rail as shown in Figure 17 so the 0 mark on the scale lines up with the pencil mark made in Step 14 17 Insert the guide blocks into the upper and lower blade guide assemblies making sure they are at least s away from the blade for now then secure them with the six 1 2 20 x 1 2 thumb screws as shown in Figure 18 18 Attach the miter gauge holder to the spine of the bandsaw as shown in Figure 19 using the cap screws already installed in the bandsaw spine 19 Insert the miter gauge in the holder holder as shown in Figure 19 Dust Collection Recommended CFM at each Dust Port 400 CFM Connect this machine to a shop vacuum rather than a dust collector
61. the blade teeth from hitting the blade guides during cuts To adjust the support bearings do these steps 1 Make sure that the blade is tracking properly that it is correctly tensioned 2 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 3 Familiarize yourself with the support bearing con trols shown in Figure 24 4 Remove the blade guard 5 Loosen the cap screw shown in Figure 24 6 Look at the face of the support bearing and rotate the blade guide assembly side to side until the blade is perpendicular with the face of the support bearing as illustrated in Figure 25 7 Tighten the cap screw 8 Loosen the lock lever on the support bearing adjust ment shaft 9 Position the support bearing approximately 0 016 away from the back of the blade as illustrated in Figure 26 To quickly gauge this setting fold a dol lar bill in half twice when folded tightly four thick nesses of a dollar bill is approximately 0 016 Place the folded dollar bill between the support bearing and the blade as shown in Figure 27 10 Tighten the lock lever to lock the support bearing in place NOTICE Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide blocks must be re adjusted before cutting operations 20 Bandsaw P Blade Support 2 Figure 25 Blade should be per
62. tion manual before using this machine safety and operational information is not your safety by not reading Serious personal injury may occur if understood and followed DO NOT risk Motor Switch Digital Display Speed Dial Power Switch Figure 34 Motor speed and power controls ar We Blade Tension Lever Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel Blade Guide Assembly Figure 35 Blade tension guide post controls M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Workpiece Inspection Wood Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut Before cutting wood get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following e Foreign Objects Figure 36 Nails staples dirt rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded in wood While cutting these objects can become dislodged and hit the operator or break the blade which might then fly apart Always visually inspect your workpiece for these items If they can t be removed do NOT cut the workpiece e Large Loose Knots Loose knots can become dis lodged during the cutting operation Large knots can cause blade damage Choose workpieces that do not have large loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cut ting through them e Wet or Green Stock Cutting wood with a moisture conte
63. to ignite the small magnesium chips into a fire Avoid cutting magnesium if possible e Beryllium Beryllium dust is toxic Always wear respirator when cutting Beryllium or any alloys con taining Beryllium Also wear the respirator when cleaning Beryllium dust and chips from the cutting area 26 M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Cutting Overview The bandsaw is capable of performing the following cuts Miters e Crosscutting Angles e Simple and Complex Curves Compound Angles Duplicate Parts Resawing Circles Ripping Beveled Curves Basic Cutting Tips Keep the upper blade guide assembly adjusted to within 1 of the workpiece Replace sharpen and clean blades as necessary Make adjustments periodically to keep the saw run ning in top condition Use light and even pressure while cutting Light con tact with the blade makes it easier to follow lines and prevents extra friction which reduces blade life Avoid twisting the blade when cutting around tight corners Allow the blade to saw around the corners Misusing the saw or using incorrect techniques is unsafe and results in poor cuts Remember the blade does the cutting with the operator s guidance Do not start the machine with the workpiece touch ing the blade When cutting metal pay attention to the character istics of the chips when cutting they are good indi cators of proper blade speed and feed rate Figure 38 shows the b
64. to test the disabling feature on the switch If the machine does not start the switch disabling feature is working as designed If the machine starts immediately stop the machine or disconnect the power The switch dis abling feature is not working correctly Call Tech Support for help 18 Projectiles thrown from the machine AWARNING 55 could cause serious eye injury Wear safety glasses to reduce the risk of injury DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the machine while it is running Wait until the machine is turned OFF unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding AWARNING Nw Pan 2 6 SY Switch Disabling Pin 2 Figure 22 Switch disabling pin inserted into ON button M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Blade Tensioning A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accu rate cuts and is a prerequisite for making many bandsaw adjustments The blade tension is adjusted by rotating the blade tension lever To tension the bandsaw blade 1 Make sure you have performed the Test instruc tions on the previous page and you are certain that the blade is tracking properly With the blade tension lever in the down engaged position adjust the blade tension until the indicator on the blade tension scale Figure 23 matches the size of blade installed on the bandsa
65. traight 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 3 Clamp the board to the bandsaw table without mov ing it Now slide the fence over to the board so it barely touches one end of the board 4 Loosen the two cap screws that mount the front rail brackets to the table 5 Shim between the front rail brackets and the table as necessary to make the fence parallel to the edge of the scrap piece To compensate for lead when making straight crosscuts with the miter gauge do these steps 1 Set the miter gauge to 90 and verify that the gauge body is square to the miter bar using a 90 square 2 Ona scrap piece of wood mark a line that is per pendicular to the front edge of the workpiece NOTICE 3 Starting where the line begins cut the board by If the table is shifted the fence will be pushing it through the blade with the miter gauge affected since it is attached 4 Loosen the table trunnion mounting bolts and shift the table to compensate for the blade lead NOTICE Lead adjustments will change when new 5 Repeat Steps 1 amp 2 until the blade cuts straight blades are mounted on the saw when wood is pushed through with the miter gauge 41 1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Wheel Alignment When wheels are aligned or coplanar
66. uipment or poor work results 10 11 12 BLADE CONDITION Do not operate with a dull cracked or badly worn blade Dull blades require more effort to use and are difficult to control Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use and replace if necessary HAND PLACEMENT Never position fingers or thumbs in line with the cut Serious personal injury could occur GUARDS Do not operate this bandsaw without the blade guard in place BLADE REPLACEMENT When replacing blades make sure the teeth face down toward the front of the saw and the blade is properly tensioned before operating WORKPIECE HANDLING Never hold small workpieces with your fingers when cutting Always sup port feed the workpiece with a push stick table support vise or some type of clamping fixture CUTTING TECHNIQUES Plan your cuts carefully DO NOT back the workpiece away from the blade while the saw is running If you need to back the work out turn the bandsaw OFF and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop DO NOT twist or put excessive stress on the blade while backing work away BLADE SPEED Allow blade to reach full speed before cutting LEAVING WORK AREA Never leave a machine running while unattended Allow the bandsaw to come to a complete stop before leaving unattended FEED RATE Always feed stock evenly and smoothly DO NOT force or twist blade while cutting especially when sawing tight curves
67. w Note Because each blade is different and all blades stretch this scale is only an approximation Always measure blades from the tip of the tooth to the back of the blade Turn the bandsaw ON Release the tension one quarter of a turn at a time When the bandsaw blade starts to flutter stop decreasing the tension Now slowly increase the tension until the blade stops fluttering then tighten the tension one more quarter of a turn Turn the bandsaw OFF and read the tension gauge Use the reading as a guide when tensioning that blade in the future Note Do not rely on this measurement for long periods of time because the blade will stretch with use making the tension gauge slightly inaccurate 19 F Blade Tension Lever Blade Tension Scale Figure 23 Blade tension scale NOTICE To reduce blade stretching remove the tension from the blade when not in use NOTICE After blade tension and tracking are set correctly properly adjust the upper lower support bearings and guide block assemblies into position before operat ing machine M1113 18 Wood Metal Bandsaw Support Bearing Adjustment The support bearings are positioned behind the blade for support during cutting operations Proper adjustment of the support bearings is an important part of making accu rate cuts and also keeps
68. with out twisting If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf use a narrower blade a blade with more TPI teeth per inch or make more relief cuts Relief cuts are made through the waste portion of the workpiece and stop at the layout line Relief cuts reduce the chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted dur ing the cut Stacked Cuts One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut mul tiple copies of a particular shape by stacking workpieces together and cutting them as one Before making stacked cuts ensure that both the table and the blade are prop erly adjusted to 90 otherwise any error will be com pounded To complete a stacked cut do these steps 1 Align your pieces from top to bottom to ensure that each piece has adequate scrap to provide a clean unhampered cut 2 Secure all the pieces together in a manner that will not interfere with the cutting For wood hot glue on the edges works well as do brad nails through the waste portion Be careful not to cut into the brads or you may break the blade 3 the face of the top piece mark the shape you intend to cut 4 Make relief cuts perpendicular to the outline of your intended shape in areas where changes in blade direction could cause the blade to bind 5 Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cut ting a single piece Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your

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