Woodstock W1673 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL W1673 16" BANDSAW Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © 2001 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. Printed in Taiwan[...]

1 Table Of Contents PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW ......................................................................2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..............................................................2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ...[...]

2 INTRODUCTION ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW This new Shop Fox ® Bandsaw has been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality con- trol program assure safe and reliable operation. The Model W1673 Bandsaw is capable of a wide variety [...]

3 WARRANTY AND RETURNS Machine Specifications Max. Cutting Width ............................................................................15 1 ⁄ 2 '' Max. Cutting Height ............................................................................8 1 ⁄ 2 '' Table Size .......................................................[...]

4 READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY SAFETY FIRST! 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient place for future reference. 2. Keep work area c[...]

5 1. Do not operate bandsaw without wheel covers, pulley covers or blade guards in place. 2. Blade replacement, machine adjustments and maintenance are to be done with machine turned off and unplugged. Allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before doing any of the above. 3. Never position fingers in line with blade. Use push sticks or ot[...]

6 This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep- arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir- cumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed or [...]

7 This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep- arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir- cumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed or [...]

AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES 8 Figure 3. Unplug saw before changing blades. Figure 6. Use push sticks whenever possible. Figure 4. Never start motor with covers open. Figure 5. Remove safety key when not in use.[...]

AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES 9 Figure 9. Use relief cuts for tight curves. Figure 7. Use push blocks when necessary. Figure 8. Never place hands in line of cut.[...]

10 Figure 10. Components laid out for identification. The following is a description of the components shipped with the Shop Fox ® W1673 16" Bandsaw. It is recommended that the components be laid out in a similar fashion to those in Figure 10 . This will help in identification before beginning assembly. Should any part be missing, examine the[...]

11 While the main components of the Shop Fox ® W1673 16" Bandsaw are assembled at the facto- ry, some assembly is required. The following is the recommended sequence best suited for final assembly. Stand Hardware Figure 11. Bandsaw stand. Do not connect the machine to power at this time. The machine must remain unplugged through- out the enti[...]

12 Figure 13. Securing bandsaw body. Figure 12. Lifting tensioning handle. Bandsaw Body 1. Seek assistance and place the bandsaw body next to the stand. Rotate the bandsaw body so the access door on the bandsaw body is facing the same way as the cabinet door. 2. For safety, remove the bandsaw blade. To do this, open the upper and lower doors on the[...]

13 Figure 14. Installing pulley on motor. Figure 15. Installing motor. Mounting Motor 1. Make sure the the key is in the keyway on the motor shaft. Align keyway and slide the motor pulley onto the motor shaft as far as it will go. Figure 14 . 2. Align pulley with the hole in the back of the bandsaw body. Slide the motor until mounting holes align w[...]

14 Mounting Table The table is secured to the bandsaw by two trunnions mounted to its bottom surface. These, in turn, have threaded studs that work to lock the table’s angle with respect to the blade. In order to mount the table, you must first mount the trunnion support. Secure the trunnion support with the (2) 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 x 1 1 ⁄ 4 &qu[...]

15 Figure 20. Rail placement. Figure 22. Securing rail with cap screw. Figure 21. Rail assembly. Figure 23. Starting fence on rail. Fence/Rails The fence is secured to the table with 2 rails. The rails are fastened to the front and back edges of the table with 4 socket head cap screws and spacer sleeves. The fence is most often used between the bla[...]

16 ADJUSTMENTS Location of Controls Take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls of your new bandsaw. They will be fre- quently mentioned throughout the instructions in this manual, and the better you know your machine, the better you can make it perform. Figures 24, 25 and 26 point out the key con- trols and their locations. Figure 25. [...]

17 Speed Changes Figure 27. Diagram of speed options. Figure 28. Speed pulley (lower wheel removed for clarity). WHEEL PULLEY MOTOR PULLEY 2300 F.P.M. 3300 F.P.M. The speed diagram on Figure 27 is included to help illustrate belt positions necessary to pro- duce the available speeds. Select the proper speed for the job at hand and move the belts to[...]

18 Figure 30. Sliding blade through table slot. Figure 29. Removing table insert. To remove the blade: 1. Remove the table insert as in Figure 29 . 2. Pull out the steel pin at the end of the blade slot in the table. 3. Loosen the guide blocks by turning the thumbscrews counterclockwise and retract the guide blocks away from the blade. 4. Lift the [...]

19 Figure 31. Checking blade deflection. Blade Tension Blade tension is one of the most critical factors in the performance of your bandsaw. The blade must be tight enough so it does not sway during a cut, yet stay flexible enough to bend around the wheels. Many factors determine the ideal tension for every situation. For example, consider the widt[...]

20 Tracking Figure 32. Blade centered on wheel. Tracking the blade means positioning it on the wheels so it will not come off during operation, thus providing efficient cutting that is effective at the same time. This is usually done by adjust- ing the tilt of the upper wheel. Blade tracking is one of the most important adjustments you can make for[...]

21 Figure 34. Checking for coplanarity. Figure 33. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge. Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is one of the most critical fac- tors for optimal performance from your bandsaw. Heat, vibration, wandering, blade wear, tire wear and overall bandsaw wear are considerably decreased when the wheels are properly aligned or “coplanar[...]

6. If the wheels will go parallel but not copla- nar, then move the lower wheel at the adjustment hub ( Figure 35) as necessary. 7. The adjustment hub allows you to move the lower wheel in the desired direction. Turning all the bolts clockwise in equal amounts pushes the wheel forward. Turning all the bolts counterclockwise brings the wheel backwar[...]

23 Figure 37. Blade guide assemblies. Blade Guides In order to stabilize the blade during use, it is important that the guide blocks and rear support bearings are monitored and adjusted regularly for optimum blade life and high quality cuts. The rear support bearings keep the blade straight during a cut. They also protect the blade from being pushe[...]

24 Figure 39. Guide block position on blade. Figure 40. Guide block position on blade. The upper and lower guide blocks reduce side-to- side blade wander during cutting. Proper adjust- ment of these will also minimize heat and increase blade life. To adjust the guide blocks: 1. Find the thumbscrews that allow the guide- block pair to slide back and[...]

25 Table Adjustments Figure 41. Positive stop with lock nut. Figure 42. Squaring table to blade. Figure 43. Pointer set to zero. The table can be adjusted 45° to the right or 10° to the left. There is a positive stop bolt ( Figure 41 ) that mounts to the body, under the table. When adjusted correctly, this allows you to bring your table back to s[...]

26 Table Adjustments Cont. Figure 45. Squaring miter slot to blade. Figure 44. Six trunnion bolts under table. It is important to verify that the miter gauge slot is parallel to the blade. This will ensure straight cuts when using your miter gauge and the fence. To make the miter gauge slot parallel with the blade: 1. Install the largest blade you [...]

27 Fence Adjustments Figure 46. Adjusting the fence. DO NOT investigate prob- lems or adjust the band- saw while it is running. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding! Adjustment Bolts NOTICE When adjusting the fence during normal operations, the knob that locks the end o[...]

Figure 47. This rip cut illustrates excessive blade lead. 28 Blade Lead An inherent situation with all bandsaws is their tendency to not cut parallel to the fence, even when the fence seems parallel to the blade. Figure 47 demonstrates the effect blade lead can have on your workpiece. This problem is usually caused by three main factors: 1. The tee[...]

29 OPERATIONS Once assembly is complete and adjustments are done to your satisfaction, you are ready to start the machine. Make sure the starting switch is off. The pad- dle down means the machine is off. Make sure all the fasteners and lock handles are tight. Plug in the power cord. Pull the START paddle. Make sure that your finger is poised over [...]

30 Ripping Figure 49. Ripping a board. Always wear safety glasses when operating the bandsaw. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury. “Ripping” means cutting along the grain of the wood. This is generally accomplished by using the fence of the bandsaw as a guide to make a straight cut. See Figure 49. Blade selection is importan[...]

31 Figure 51. Minimum radii for blade widths. Figure 52. Relief cuts before cutting curves. Cutting Curves BLADE WIDTH MINIMUM RADII 1 ⁄ 4 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ⁄ 8 " 3 ⁄ 8 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3 ⁄ 8 " 1 ⁄ 2 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1 ⁄ 2 " 5 ⁄ 8 " . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

32 Always wear safety glass- es when operating the bandsaw. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. Stacked Cuts Figure 54. Making a stacked cut. Another useful operation for the bandsaw is making stacked cuts. See Figure 54. These cuts provide uniformity to multiple pieces. To make stacked cuts: 1. Line up and secure the multipl[...]

33 Blade Selection Figure 55. Types of blade teeth. Type Of Cut Width Teeth Blade Type Bandsaw Speed Sharp Curves Small Fine Raker 2300 F.P.M. Gradual Curves Medium Medium Skip 2300 F.P.M. Ripping (less than 1 3 ⁄ 4 ") Large Medium Hook 2300 F.P.M. Ripping (more than 1 3 ⁄ 4 ") Large Coarse Hook 3300 F.P.M. Crosscutting (less than 1&q[...]

34 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. For other items on this machine, such as the guide column, an occasional application of light machine oil is all that is necessary. Before applying lubricant, clean off sawdust. Your g[...]

35 Maintenance Notes Maintenance Schedule • Every 2 Hours of Running Time: Clean and lubricate table top, miter slot and fence. • Every 3 Hours of Running Time: Check blade tracking, guide column and table-to-blade. Check gap on guide blocks and thrust bearings. Check blade tension. • Every 5 Hours of Running Time: Oil guide post with light m[...]

36[...]

37 The following pages contain general machine d a t a, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/return information for your Shop Fox ® Model W1673 16" Bandsaw. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational informa- tion, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will be glad [...]

38[...]

39 [...]

40[...]

41 101 XPB03 HEX BOLT 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 X1" 102 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5 ⁄ 16 " 103 X167103 SPRING 104 X16732104 BRACKET 105 X1673105 BAR SETTING PLATE 107 X1673107 SPECIAL WASHER 108 X1673108 BODY 109 X1673109 SPECIAL NUT 110 X167310 SPRING 111 X1673111 QUICK-HANDLE LEVER 112 XPRP49M ROLL PIN 5 X 25 113 X1673113 TENSION BOLT 114 X1673114 G[...]

42 315 XPB12 HEX BOLT 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 X 1 1 ⁄ 4 " 316 X1673316 TABLE BRACKET 317 X1673317 TABLE LOCKING KNOB 318 X1673318 UPPER BRACKET 319 X1673319 BEARING BRACKET 320 XP6200 BEARING 6200Z 321 XPRO1M RETAINING RING 10MM 322 X1673322 BLADE GUIDE BODY 323 X1673323 GUIDE BLOCK 324 XPRP44M ROLL PIN 3 X 10 325 X1673325 TABLE INSERT 326 X16733[...]

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 10. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___Air Compressor ___Panel Saw ___Band Saw ___Planer ___Drill Press ___Power Feeder ___Drum Sander ___Radial Arm Saw ___Dust Collector ___Shaper ___Horizontal Boring Machine ___Spindle Sander ___Jointer ___Table Saw ___Lathe ___Vacuum Veneer Press ___Morti[...]

TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 Place Stamp Here[...]