Steelex ST1001 Owner's Manual

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MODEL ST1001 6" JOINTER

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Page 1 MODEL ST1001 6" JOINTER OWNER'S MANUAL Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2006 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents MODEL ST1001 SPECIFICATIONS ......2 MAINTENANCE ............ 23 MACHINE FEATURES ..........3 Schedule ................23 SAFETY ..............4 Cleaning .................23 Safety Instructions ............4 Lubrication ..............23 POWER REQUIREMENTS ........6 SERVICE ............... 24 Operation ................ 6 Troubleshooting ............24 SETUP ..............
Page 4: Model St1001 Specifications
MODEL ST1001 SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions: Weight ............................................. 205 lbs. Length/Width/Height .................................46 ⁄ " x 23 ⁄ " x 38" Footprint (Length/Width) ....................................26" x 22" Shipping Dimensions: Type ............................................. Cardboard Content ..........................................Machine Weight ............................................218 lbs. Length/Width/Height ..................................48 ⁄ " x 21" x 15"...
Page 5: Machine Features
Cutting Depth Scale G. ON/OFF Switch w/Removable Key H. 4" Dust Port Spring Knob Outfeed Table Adjustment Knob Fence Tilt Lever Fence Tilt Lock Lever M. Fence Adjustment Lock N. Outfeed Table Lock O. Infeed Table Positive Stops ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 6: Safety
Everyday eyeglass- get caught in moving parts. Remove or other- es only have impact resistant lenses, they are wise secure these items when operating this NOT safety glasses. machine to reduce your risk. ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 7 18. DIFFICULT OPERATIONS. If you are expe- ing blades or other tooling. riencing difficulties performing the intend- ed operation, stop! Contact our Technical Support Staff or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed. ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 8: Power Requirements
NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Amperage Draw The Model ST1001 motor draws the following amps under maximum load: Motor at 110V ............13 Amps This machine must have a ground prong in the plug to help ensure that it is grounded.
Page 9: Setup
SETUP Unpacking The Model ST1001 was carefully packed when it left This machine presents our warehouse. If you discover the machine is dam- serious injury hazards aged after you have signed for delivery, please imme- to untrained users. Read diately call your Steelex dealer for advice.
Page 10: Inventory
Dust Chute Cover ............1 Hex Wrench 3mm ..............1 W. Dust Port ................ 1 Hex Wrench 4mm ..............1 Table Adjustment Lever w/Hex Nut ..... 1 Hex Wrench 6mm ..............1 Figure 3. Model ST1001 Component Inventory ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 11: Cleanup
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. The Model ST1001 weighs 205 lbs. and has a base Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner footprint of 26" W x 22" D.
Page 12: Stand Assembly
Figure 7. Mounting bolt securing jointer to stand �� (as viewed from underneath jointer). �� Figure 6. Motor mount assembly components. -10- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 13: Motor
Align the motor pulley with the cutterhead pulley, and secure the motor pulley in place by tightening the set screws shown in Figure 9. Install the V-belt on the pulleys. Pivot the jointer rightside up so it rests on all four feet. -11- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 14: Fence
Figure 14. Lock Handle Figure 12. Switch installed. Fence Cover Cap Screw and Flat Washer Figure 14. Fence cover installed. -12- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 15: Adjustment Levers
Figure 16. Infeed table adjustment lever installed. To minimize risk of cutterhead contact, the cutterhead guard must be installed correctly so it springs back over the cutterhead and against the fence immediately after the cutting opera- tion. -13- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 16: Dust Chute & Port
TDC. Remember to lock the outfeed table in place after adjusting. �� Wing Screws Figure 20. Using a straightedge to align outfeed table height with knife at TDC. Figure 18. Dust port installed. -14- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 17: Test Run
Factory adjustments we recommend you verify: — If the jointer does not start with the key removed then it is operating properly. Knife Height Settings (Page 26). Depth Scale Calibration (Page 29). Fence Stop Accuracy (Page 30). -15- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 18: Operations
MEND that you read books, trade magazines, maximum range of movement of the infeed table. or get formal training before beginning any projects. Infeed Table Positive Stops Figure 23. Infeed table positive stops. -16- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 19: Stock Inspection And Requirements
• DO NOT joint or surface plane against the grain direction. Cutting against the grain increases the likelihood of stock kickback, as well as tear-out on the workpiece. -17- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 20: Squaring Stock
4. Rip Cut On A Table Saw—The jointed edge of the workpiece is placed against a table saw fence 1" Min. and the opposite edge cut off. Figure 28. Minimum dimensions for surface planing. Previously Jointed Edge -18- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 21: Surface Planing
4" of the cutterhead. To keep your hands safe, DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the moving cutterhead! Repeat Step 7 until the entire surface is flat. Figure 30. Illustration of surface planing results. -19- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 22: Edge Jointing
4" of the cutterhead. To keep your hands safe, DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the cutterhead when it is moving! Repeat Step 7 until the entire edge is flat. Figure 32. Illustration of edge jointing results. -20- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 23: Bevel Cutting
& 34). Make sure your stock has been inspected for dangerous conditions as described in the Stock The Model ST1001 has preset fence stops at 45˚ Inspection & Requirements instructions, inward, 90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situation beginning on Page 17.
Page 24: Rabbet Cutting
Always replace the cutterhead guard after rab- Figure 36. Illustration of rabbet cutting effects and bet cutting! a few sample joints. -22- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 25: Maintenance
To lubricate the gibs and dovetail ways, an occasional Monthly Check: “shot” of light oil is all that is necessary to keep the • V-belt tension, damage, or wear. tables moving smoothly. • Clean and vacuum dust buildup from motor. -23- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 26: Service
3. V-belt is damaged. 3. Replace V-belt. Vibration when run- 1. Loose or damaged blade. 1. Tighten or replace blade. ning or cutting. 2. Damaged V-belt. 2. Replace. 3. Worn cutterhead bearings. 3. Check/replace cutterhead bearings. -24- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 27 4. It may take 3 to 5 passes to achieve a perfect edge, depending on the starting condition of the board and the depth of cut. Cuts aren't square. 1. Fence is not perpendicular to the 1. Recalibrate the 90° fence stop (Page 30). tables. -25- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 28: Tightening/Replacing V-Belt
—If the knives do not touch the straightedge or they lift it up in any of the positions, then those knives need to be adjusted. -26- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 29: Adjusting/Replacing Knives
Figure 39. Using knife setting jig to set knife height. To use the straightedge method, disconnect power The Model ST1001 comes with both jack screws and and place the straightedge on the outfeed table springs inside the cutterhead to provide two options so it hangs over the cutterhead.
Page 30 Tighten the gib bolts just tight enough to hold the knife in place. Repeat on the other side of the cutterhead, then repeat Steps 5–7 with the rest of the knives. -28- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 31: Calibrating Depth Scale
Figure 43. �� Figure 43. Infeed table even with outfeed table. Using a screwdriver, adjust the scale pointer to zero (Figure 44). Figure 44. Depth scale adjusted to “0” position. -29- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 32: Setting Fence Stops
Loosen the jam nut on the 45˚ outward fence positive stop bolt (Figure 48). Adjust the 45˚ outward positive stop bolt until the fence is exactly 45° outward while resting on the bolt. Retighten the jam nut loosened in Step 2. -30- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 33: Adjusting Gibs
. Jointer disassembly Steps 1– 4. to adjust the tables. Repeat Steps 1–2 with the other table. Set the outfeed table height even with the knives at TDC. (Refer to Page 14 for details on this procedure.) -31- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 34 Figure 54. Checking cutterhead parallelism with a so the future install will go smoothly. Your new straightedge (repeat at front/back of table). cutterhead may or may not need these. Bearing Block Bearing Block Stud Figure 52. Cutterhead removed. -32- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 35 Repeat Step 3 and adjust if necessary. Re-adjust the infeed table. To minimize risk of cutterhead contact, the cutterhead guard must be installed correctly so it springs back over the cutterhead and against the fence immediately after the cutting opera- tion. -33- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 36: St1001 Wiring Diagram
ST1001 Wiring Diagram �� -34- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 37: Jointer Breakdown
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Page 38: Jointer Parts List
HEX WRENCH 4MM XST1001140 SCALE XPAW03M HEX WRENCH 3MM XST1001141 RIVET 2 X 4MM XPAW02.5M HEX WRENCH 2.5MM XPSB11M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 16 XST1001183 OPEN END WRENCH 8-10MM XST1001143 INFEED LOCK HANDLE XST1001184 OPEN END WRENCH 12-14MM -36- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 39: Fence Breakdown
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Page 40: Fence Parts List
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 14 XST1001217 COLLAR XST1001239 XPSS14M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 12 XST1001240 SUPPORT XST1001219 SHAFT XPSB60M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 55 XPSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 XPRP39M ROLL PIN 4 X 20MM XST1001221 INDEX COLLAR -38- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 41: Stand Breakdown
PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 XPSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 XPWRCRD110L POWER CORD XST1001317 BELT COVER XPLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM XPLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM XST1001336 JOINTER MOUNTING BOLT XPS68M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 10 -39- ST1001 6" Jointer...
Page 42: Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List
XST1001406 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL XST1001402 CUTTERHEAD EXPOSURE LABEL XLABEL-04 ELECTRICITY LABEL XST1001403 WEAR SAFETY STUFF LABEL XST1001408 ST1001 MODEL NUMBER LABEL XST1001404 READ MANUAL LABEL XST1001409 STEELEX NAMEPLATE XST1001405 MACHINE ID LABEL XST1001410 STEELEX GRAY TOUCH-UP PAINT Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent serious personal injury or machine damage.
Page 43: Warranty
Woodstock International, Inc. will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, the STEELEX machine ®...
Page 45: Warranty Registration
_____ Other: How long have you been a woodworker/metalworker? _____ 0-2 Years ____ 2-8 Years ____ 8-20 Years ____ 20+ Years How many of your machines or tools are STEELEX ® _____ 0-2 ____ 3-5 ____ 6-9 ____ 10+ Do you think your machine represents a good value?
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