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MODEL W1672
14" BANDSAW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
MODEL W1672 14" BANDSAW INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...2 ABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAW ...2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ...2 WARRANTY AND RETURNS ...3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS...3 SAFETY FIRST! ...4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...4-5 BANDSAW SAFETY ...5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ...6-7 AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES ...8-9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...10 BOX CONTENTS ...10 STAND ...11 BANDSAW BODY ...12 MOUNTING MOTOR ...13... -
Page 3: 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 W1672 Bandsaw is capable of a wide variety of cutting operations in wood. -
Page 4: Warranty And Returns
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ship and materials for a period of 2 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 to repair or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc. -
Page 5: Safety First
READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Bandsaw Safety
Do not operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those men- tioned above. Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Do not operate bandsaw without wheel covers, pulley covers or blade guards in place. Blade replacement, machine adjustments and maintenance are to be done with machine turned off and unplugged. -
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation The Shop Fox ® W1672 Bandsaw is prewired for 110 volt operation. The motor supplied with your new bandsaw is rated at 1 H.P. and will draw approximately 12 amps. When choosing an outlet for this machine, consider using one with a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse. -
Page 8: Extension Cords
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. -
Page 9: Avoiding Potential Injuries
AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 3. Unplug saw before changing blades. Figure 4. Never start motor with covers open. Figure 5. Remove safety key when not in use. Figure 6. Use push sticks whenever possible. -
Page 10: Avoiding Potential Injuries
AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 8. Never place hands in line of cut. Figure 7. Use push blocks when necessary. Figure 9. Use relief cuts for tight curves. -
Page 11: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 10. Components laid out for identification. The following is a description of the components shipped with the Shop Fox recommended that the components be laid out in a similar fashion to those in Figure 10. This will help in identification before beginning assembly. -
Page 12: Stand
connect machine to power at this time. The machine must remain unplugged through- out the entire assembly process. Failure to do this may result in serious per- sonal injury. Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire assembly process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. -
Page 13: Bandsaw Body
Bandsaw Body The bandsaw body rep- resents a heavy load. Seek assistance before beginning this step. 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. -
Page 14: Mounting Motor
Figure 14. Installing pulley on motor. Figure 15. Installing motor. Figure 16. Plugging motor to switch. Mounting Motor 1. Make sure the key is in place in the keyway on the motor shaft. Align the keyway and slide the motor pulley onto the motor shaft as far as it will go. -
Page 15: Mounting Table
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. -
Page 16: Fence/Rails
Figure 20. Rail placement. Figure 21. Rail assembly. Figure 22. Securing rail with cap screw. 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. -
Page 17: 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. -
Page 18: Speed Changes
Figure 27. Diagram of speed options. Figure 28. Speed pulley (lower wheel removed for clarity). Never operate bandsaw with belt cover in the open position. Your hand may become trapped in a belt and serious personal injury will occur. Speed Changes The speed diagram in Figure 27 is included to help illustrate belt positions necessary to pro- duce the available speeds. -
Page 19: Blade Installation/Removal
Install/Remove Blades 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 guide blocks away from the blade. -
Page 20: 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. -
Page 21: Tracking
Tracking Tracking the blade means positioning it on the wheels so it will not come off during operation. This is usually done by adjusting the tilt of the upper wheel. Blade tracking is one of the most important adjustments you can make for optimal perfor- mance of your bandsaw. -
Page 22: Wheel Alignment
Figure 33. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge. Figure 34. Checking for coplanarity. 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.”... -
Page 23: Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment Cont. 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. -
Page 24: Blade Guides
Rear Support Bearings Figure 37. Blade guide assemblies. Figure 38. Dollar folded twice for bearings. 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. -
Page 25: Blade Guides
Blade Guides Cont. 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 forth. -
Page 26: Table Adjustments
Figure 41. Positive stop with lock nut. Figure 42. Squaring table to blade. Figure 43. Pointer set to zero. Table Adjustments 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. -
Page 27: Table Adjustments
Table Adjustments Cont. 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. -
Page 28: Fence Adjustments
Adjustment Bolts Rear Lock Knob 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! NOTICE When adjusting the fence during normal... -
Page 29: Blade Lead
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. -
Page 30: Operations
We strongly recommend that you read books, trade articles or seek training with bandsaws before performing any cuts in which you are not investigate confident. Above all, your safety should come first. -
Page 31: Ripping
Ripping “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 important when ripping. Individual results may vary, but generally, the wider the blade you use, the straighter the cuts. -
Page 32: Cutting Curves
BLADE WIDTH MINIMUM RADII ⁄ " ....⁄ " ... . . ⁄ " ....⁄... -
Page 33: Stacked Cuts
To resaw, follow this basic procedure: 1. Ensure that your bandsaw is properly setup according to the Adjustments section in this manual. 2. Use the widest blade that will fit your saw (1"). Also, make sure your blade is sharp and in good condition. -
Page 34: Blade Selection
Blade Type Figure 55 shows three major blade types: Raker, Hook and Skip. Raker (standard) blades usually have many teeth per inch (T.P.I.) and each tooth is flat along the tip. These type of blades leave an excellent finish but cannot clear sawdust very efficiently because of teeth prox- imity. -
Page 35: Maintenance
General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1672 Bandsaw will ensure its optimum perfor- mance. Make a habit of inspecting your bandsaw each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: Loose mounting bolts. Worn switch. -
Page 36: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule • Every 2 Hours of Running Time: • Every 3 Hours of Running Time: • Every 5 Hours of Running Time: • Every 6-8 Hours of Running Time: • Every Year: • Every 2 Years: Maintenance Notes DATE Clean and lubricate table top, miter slot and fence. -
Page 38: Closure
The following pages contain general machine data, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/return ® information for your Shop Fox 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. - Page 42 PART # DESCRIPTION 101 XPB03 HEX BOLT ⁄ 102 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 103 X1672103 SPRING 104 X1672104 BRACKET 105 X1672105 BAR SETTING PLATE 107 X1672107 SPECIAL WASHER 108 X1672108 BODY 109 X1672109 SPECIAL NUT 110 X1672110 SPRING 111 X1672111 QUICK-HANDLE LEVER 112 XPRP49M ROLL PIN 5 X 25 113 X1672113...
- Page 43 PART # DESCRIPTION 159 X1672159 ADAPTER 162 XPSS11 SETSCREW ⁄ 163 X1672163 IDLER PULLEY 164 XPVA31 V-BELT A-31 201 XPCB11 CARRIAGE BOLT 202 XPW02 FLAT WASHER 203 XPLN03 LOCK NUT ⁄ 206 X1672206 KNOB 207 X1672207 GUARD 211 XPK34M KEY 5 X 5 X 20 213 X1672213 MOTOR PULLEY 214 X1672214...
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Page 44: Warranty Card
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