Aligning Wheels - Grizzly G0514X Owner's Manual

Aligning Wheels

components and hardware Needed:
60" long 2x4 ......................................................1
Tools Needed:
hex Wrenches 4 & 6 mm ............................. 1 ea
Wrench 13mm ....................................................1
tape Measure .....................................................1
Coplanarity gauge (see figure 107) .................1
straightedge .........................................................
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."
Coplanar wheels automatically track the blade
by balancing it on the crown of the wheel. this is
known as coplanar tracking.
checking coplanarity
1. Make the "Coplanarity gauge" shown in
figure 107.
Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4
with a jointer before cutting.
2.
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3. remove the fence and open both wheel cov-
ers.
4.
adjust the blade guides away from the blade,
loosen blade tension, remove the table insert
and pin, then remove the blade.
5. remove the table.
6. reinstall the blade (page 49), making sure
the guide bearings and support bearings
are away from the blade, then tighten your
blade to the tension that it will be used during
operation.
7. place your coplanarity gauge up against
both wheels in the positions shown in figure
108.
G0514X/-X2/-X2B/-X3 (Mfg. Since 2/12)
Qty
figure 107. dimensions of coplanarity gauge.
Tracking
Knob
Adjustment
Hub
figure 108. Checking for coplanarity.
3-1/2"
19"
60"
22"
1-1/2"
19"
Side View
Coplanarity
Gauge Positions
Gauge
Wheels
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