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Woodstock W1825 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Diagram ......... 63 General .......... 32 Disabling Switch ........ 32 W1825 Main ........64 Basic Controls ........33 W1825 Table and Fence ....... 67 Operation Overview ......34 W1825 Guides ........69 Basic Cutting Tips ......34 Label Placement ....... 70 Workpiece Inspection ......
  • Page 4 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. In the event that questions arise about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Technical...
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  • Page 7: Controls And Features

    Tension Lever Blade Tracking Lock Lever Guide Post Lock Knob Ball Bearing Blade Guides Rip Fence Table Pin Table Tilt Handwheel Table Tilt Scale Magnetic Switch Table Tilt Lock Lever Foot Brake Motor Dust Port 4" W1825 controls and features.
  • Page 8 For Your Own Safety, Read Manual Before Operating Machine Read and understand this Always wear hearing owner’s manual BEFORE using machine. protection when operating or observing Untrained users can be seriously hurt. loud machinery. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause Always wear ANSI-approved permanent hearing loss.
  • Page 9 Untrained operators Unexpected movement during can be seriously hurt by machinery. Only operations greatly increases the risk of injury allow trained or properly supervised people and loss of control. Verify machines are to use machine. When machine is not being stable/secure and mobile bases (if used) are used, disconnect power, remove switch keys, locked before starting.
  • Page 10 Plan your operation so Do not operate with dull, the blade always cuts to the outside of the cracked or badly worn blade. Dull blades workpiece. DO NOT back the workpiece away require more effort to perform the cut, and from the blade while the saw is running, which they increase the risk of kickback.
  • Page 11 This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an adequate power supply circuit is available. If a correct circuit is not available, a qualified electrician MUST install one before you can connect the machine to power.
  • Page 12 This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will increase the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 13 Shop Fox dealer immediately. The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1825. Lay the components out to inventory them. . Miter Gauge ..........1 . Table ............1 .
  • Page 14 To prevent corrosion during shipment and storage of your machine, the factory has coated the bare metal surfaces of your machine with a heavy-duty rust prevention compound. If you are unprepared or impatient, this compound can be difficult to remove. To ensure that the removal of this coating is as easy as possible, please gather the correct cleaner, lubricant, and tools listed below: •...
  • Page 15 Lighting around the machine must be adequate enough that operations can be performed safely. Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract or impede the operator must be eliminated. W1825 working clearances. -13-...
  • Page 16 Take special care when moving this bandsaw. Leave it attached to the pallet until it is in or close to its final location. This provides a stable platform while moving the machine. Then use one of the following methods to remove the pallet and set the bandsaw in position.
  • Page 17 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 mounting hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt Anchor Stud your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both options are described below.
  • Page 18 To assemble the bandsaw, do these steps: 1. Loosen the blade tension by rotating the quick release tension lever clockwise, as shown in Loosen Tighten 2. Open the upper and lower covers and remove the blade. Quick-release tension lever. Positive Stop Bolt 3.
  • Page 19 9. Attach the sliding plate to the underside of the table, with the channel positioned to the right, using (2) M6-1 x 12 cap screws, 6mm lock washers, and 6mm flat washers, as shown in 10. Secure the table tilt tube to the sliding plate with (1) M8-1.25 x 55 hex bolt, 8mm flat washer, and Sliding plate channel M8-1.25 lock nut.
  • Page 20 16. Attach the rear fence rail to the table with the (2) Rear View M6-1 x 16 cap screws, as shown in 17. Attach the front rail with the (2) M6-1 x 20 hex bolts, 6mm lock washers, and 6mm flat washers, (see Front View Rail installation.
  • Page 21 20 Place an 8mm flat washer on the lock handle, slide it through the hole in the fence, then thread the moving plate onto the end of the lock handle threads. 21 Slide the resaw fence over the moving plate, as shown in , so the moving plate fits inside the channel of the resaw fence.
  • Page 22 (see Figure . Center tracking profiles. The wheels on the W1825 were aligned at the factory, so center tracking is the only adjustment that needs to be performed when the saw is new. This adjustment is...
  • Page 23 4. Spin the upper wheel by hand at least three times and watch how the blade rides on the crown of the wheel. Refer to Figure for an illustration of this concept. Blade Tracking — If the blade rides in the center of the upper Knob wheel and is centered on the peak of the wheel crown, then the bandsaw is already tracked...

  • Page 24: Connecting Power

    Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with the rating of the dust collector. To determine the CFM at the dust port, you must take into account many variables, including the CFM rating of the dust collector, the length of hose between the dust collector and the machine, the amount of branches or Y's, and the amount of other open lines throughout the system.

  • Page 25: Assembly

    Stop Button Make sure you understand the safety instructions . W1825 switch key and ON/OFF at the beginning of the manual, and verify that the switch. machine is set up properly. Turn the bandsaw...

  • Page 26: Blade Tracking

    A properly tensioned blade is essential for making Improper blade tension is unsafe, accurate cuts, maximizing the life of the blade, and produces inaccurate and inconsistent making other bandsaw adjustments. However, it will not results, and introduces unnecessary compensate for cutting problems caused by too rapid of wear on bandsaw components.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings

    The deflection method is more subjective than the flut- ter method. Each blade will deflect differently and every With extended use, the blade tensioning system may need to be reset. Refer to user will determine what "moderate pressure" means. The Adjusting Tension Lever on Page 50 in following are general guidelines for tensioning the blade the Service section in this manual for...
  • Page 28 The blade guides provide side-to-side support to keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides are Guide Block adjustable in two ways—forward/backward and side- Assembly Cap to-side. Make sure the blade is tracking properly and Blade Guide Screws is correctly tensioned before adjusting the blade guide Bearings bearings.
  • Page 29 Lower Guide Bearing DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Guide Block 2. Familiarize yourself with the lower blade guide controls shown in Assembly Cap Screw . Lower blade guide controls. Follow the instructions for adjusting the upper blade guides on in a similar manner for adjusting the lower blade guides.
  • Page 30 3. Loosen the guide block assembly cap screws and Bandsaw rotate the blade guide assembly side-to-side, until Blade the blade is perpendicular with the face of the Support support bearing, as illustrated in Figure Bearing 0.016" 4. Tighten the guide block assembly cap screws. 5.
  • Page 31 To ensure cutting accuracy, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel with the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with the widest blade possible installed. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned before aligning the table. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Hex Bolts Loosen the four trunnion hex bolts that secure the...
  • Page 32 To ensure cutting accuracy when the fence is first installed, the fence should be aligned with the miter slot. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Make sure the miter slot is aligned with the bandsaw blade (see If the fence is mounted on the left-hand side of the blade, remove it and remount it next to the miter .

  • Page 33: Positive Stop

    DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! Adjust the blade tension until the mark on the blade Positive tension scale is between 4 and 6. Stop Bolt 3. Loosen the table lock lever and the hex nut that Table locks the positive stop bolt in place (see Lock Lever 4.

  • Page 34: Basic Controls

    . W1825 switch disabling key and ON/OFF switch : Disables the ON and OFF button when the key is turned to the "0" position. Enables ON and OFF button when the key is turned to "1"...

  • Page 35: Rear Controls

    : Allows for easy monitoring of blade tension. : Tensions blade in gradual increments. : Allows for easy monitoring of blade tracking (refer to : Allows for controlled cutting at various angles. : Stops the motor and quickly stops the bandsaw blade.

  • Page 36: Table Tilt

    The purpose of this overview is to provide the novice machine operator with a basic understanding of how the machine is used during operation, so the machine controls/components discussed later in this manual are • Keep the upper blade guide assembly easier to understand.
  • Page 37 Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut. (see 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.

  • Page 38: Guide Post

    DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Loosen the table tilt lock lever shown in To tilt the table to the right, turn the table tilt Table Tilt handwheel clockwise (see Lock Lever To tilt the table to the left, turn the table Table Tilt tilt handwheel clockwise one turn, lower the Handwheel...

  • Page 39: Blade Length

    Selecting the right blade for the cutting task requires knowledge about blade characteristics and cutting priorities (i.e. speed, finish, etc.). A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the blade during cutting. B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent left or right along the blade.

  • Page 40: Blade Material

    Blade Material Bandsaw blades must meet two requirements: flexibility and hardness. The flexibility of a blade allows it to travel on the wheel as a band, while hardness allows the teeth to cut and hold an edge. Modern materials technology has allowed bandsaw blades to meet these requirements in various ways.

  • Page 41: Tooth Pitch

    Blade Width Cutting Operation Narrow (1/8"–1/4") Medium (3/16"–1/2") Wide (1/2"–3/4") Resawing Ripping Thin Stock Ripping Thick Stock Ripping Round Stock Crosscutting Thin Stock Crosscutting Thick Stock Crosscutting Round Stock Mitre Cut Tenons Sharp Curves Gradual Curves Tooth Pitch (Teeth Per Inch or TPI) Fine Medium Coarse...

  • Page 42: Blade Care

    Many conditions may cause a bandsaw blade to break. Blade breakage is unavoidable, in some cases, since it is Blade Care the natural result of the peculiar stresses that bandsaw blades must endure. A bandsaw blade is a thin piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain.
  • Page 43 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Release the blade tension by moving the quick- release lever to the left. 3. Remove the table insert and table pin. Adjust the upper and lower guide bearings as far away as possible from the blade. 5.

  • Page 44: Blade Speed

    The blade speed can be adjusted to 1700 or 3500 FPM. Speed adjustments are made by changing the V-belt position on the motor and wheel pulleys. Most woodcutting can be performed successfully at the higher blade speed. The slower blade speed is generally used when cutting hardwoods, intricate curves, or when an exceptionally smooth cut is desired.

  • Page 45: Crosscutting

    Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain NEVER place fingers or hands in the of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, line of cut. In the event that something crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the unexpected happens, your hands or material.

  • Page 46: Resawing

    Resawing (Figure ) is cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maximum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. Blade selection is crucial when resawing. A wide blade with a hook or a skip tooth style will have fewer teeth- per-inch (from 3 to 6), offering a larger gullet capacity for clearing sawdust.

  • Page 47: General

    For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule: • Check/correct loose mounting bolts. • Check/correct damaged saw blade. • Check/correct worn or damaged wires. • Correct any other unsafe condition. • Check for V-belt tension, damage, or wear. •...

  • Page 48: Tension Adjustment Assembly

    Since all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them. This machine does need lubrication in other places. Do not over-lubricate. Too much lubrication will attract dirt and sawdust. Lubricate the following areas as needed to maintain smooth function of the bandsaw.
  • Page 49 Table Tilt Rack and Pinion Assembly Multi-Purpose As Needed Thin Coat GL2 Grease DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! With the table perpendicular to the blade, and using a rag and mineral spirits, wipe off all existing grease and sawdust buildup from the rack. Move the table up to its maximum 45˚...
  • Page 50 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: To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the V-belt must be in good condition and operate under proper tension.
  • Page 51 Follow Loosen the motor pivot and adjustment cap screws shown in Adjust the belt tension: Pivot Cap Screw — If the belt is too loose, pivot the motor down. Adjustment Cap Screw — If the belt is too tight, pivot the motor up. Push the center of the V-belt.
  • Page 52 The quick-release tension lever is setup for use with the pre-installed 143" blade. However, replacement blades Tension may vary slightly in actual length even if they are sold Adjustment as 143". If you install a different blade, you may need to Screw adjust the tension lever adjustment screw so the quick- release tension lever works correctly.
  • Page 53 The guide post assembly should remain parallel with the blade front-to-back and side-to-side along its length of travel. If it does not, follow these instructions to correctly adjust it. Tools Needed: Machinist's Square ..........1 Small Ruler ............1 Hex Wrench 4mm & 5mm ........1 Ea. Metal Shims ........
  • Page 54 1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 2. Loosen the guide post lock knob, lower the blade guide assembly to within 1" of the table top, then tighten the lock knob. 3. Remove the screws that secure the guide post guard and move it up and out of the way. 4.
  • Page 55 Contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 to order the replacement brake shoe. Replacement Brake Shoe (Part X1825099) ....1 Hex Wrench 5mm ..........1...
  • Page 56 Wood 2x4 60" Long..........1 Wrench 13mm ...........1 Hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 Hex Wrench 6mm ..........1 Tape Measure ............1 Coplanarity Gauge (see ) ......1 Straightedge .............1 Fine Ruler ............1 Wheel alignment is one of the most critical factors 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.”...
  • Page 57 — If the wheels are coplanar ( , ), the straightedge will evenly touch the top and bottom of both wheels. — If the wheels are not coplanar ( , ), place the straightedge 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 coplanar and parallel with the lower wheel.
  • Page 58 Only do this procedure if you cannot make the wheels coplanar with the tracking knob or by shimming the Top Tilt upper wheel. Make sure the upper wheel is adjusted as Set Screw close as possible to being coplanar with the lower wheel Jam Nut before beginning.
  • Page 59 This bandsaw is equipped with a fence measurement system that includes a fence pointer, which must be calibrated to ensure the fence scale is accurate. Make sure the fence is installed on the left-hand side of the blade. Place the fence flush against the bandsaw blade (see Loosen the pointer adjustment screws (see ), and set the pointer in line with "0"...
  • Page 60 The bandsaw blade may wander off the cut line when sawing, as shown in Figure . This is called blade lead. Blade lead is commonly caused by too fast of a feed rate, a dull or abused blade, or improper tension. If your blade is sharp/undamaged and you still have blade lead, perform the following instructions.
  • Page 61 This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. Motor will not start. 1. Stop button engaged. 1. Reset Stop button. 2. Low voltage. 2. Check power supply for proper voltage. 3. Open circuit in motor or loose 3.
  • Page 62 Miter bar binds in 1. Miter slot dirty or gummed up. 1. Carefully clean miter slot. miter slot. Table does not tilt 1. Pointer or scale calibrated incorrectly. 1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 90 degrees (Page to 90 degrees. 31). 2.
  • Page 63 1. Clean out dust port. Sawdust buildup 1. Clogged dust port. inside cabinet. 2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection 2. Repair duct for leaks or clogs, move dust collector system. closer to machine, install a stronger dust collec- tor. Blade tracks incor- 1.

  • Page 64: Wiring Diagram

    These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Study this diagram carefully. If you notice differences between your machine and these wiring diagrams, call Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482.
  • Page 65 Read Page 62 Before Wiring -63-...
  • Page 66 -64-...
  • Page 67 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION XPSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 XPCAP06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 XPFS07M FLANGE SCREW M5-.8 X 10 X1825060 STAR HANDLE X1825003 BUSHING XPLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1 X1825004 LIFTING EYE BOLT M10-1.5 X1825062 STRAIN RELIEF 16MM X1825005 MACHINE BODY X1825063...
  • Page 68 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1825100 BUSHING XPLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM XPCAP31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 XPCAP02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 XPCAP06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 X1825161 MAG SWITCH ASSY 3HP 1-PH 220V XPLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 161-1 X1825161-1 MAG SWITCH BOX X1825104 BUSHING...
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  • Page 70 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1825006 TRUNNION ASSEMBLY 51-15 XPFH31M FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 8 XPW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 51-16 X1825051-16 RACK XPLN04M LOCK NUT M8-1.25 51-17 X1825051-17 PINION GEAR 15T XPCB10M CARRIAGE BOLT M8-1.25 X 85 51-18 XPS38M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 X1825006-4...
  • Page 71 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1825009 UPPER GUIDE POST ASSEMBLY X1825143 GUIDE POST HANDWHEEL XPSS07M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 5 XPCAP02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 XPCAP01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 X1825152 UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY XPS38M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 152-1 XPCAP01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16...
  • Page 72 XPPAINT-1 SHOP FOX WHITE TOUCH-UP PAINT XLABEL-11 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL X1825211 TABLE LOCK LABEL XLABEL-03 OPEN DOOR HAZARD LABEL X1825212 WOODSTOCK STRIPE LABEL X1825205 SCALE DIRECTIONS LABEL XLABEL-07A DISCONNECT BANDSAW LABEL XLABEL-12 READ MANUAL LABEL X1825215 BLADE TENSION LABEL XLABEL-04...
  • Page 74 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Place Stamp Here FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE...

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