Powermatic TS29 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Powermatic TS29 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Tilting/Sliding Spindle Shaper
Model TS29
WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc.
427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086
Part No. M-0460270
Ph.: 800-274-6848
Revision B 06/2012
www.waltermeier.com
Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.

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  • Page 1 This .pdf document is bookmarked Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Tilting/Sliding Spindle Shaper Model TS29 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-0460270 Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B 06/2012 www.waltermeier.com Copyright © 2012 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc.
  • Page 2: Warranty And Service

    This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product. WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? The general POWERMATIC warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? The Five Year Warranty does not cover products used for commercial, industrial or educational purposes. Products with a Five Year Warranty that are used for commercial, industrial or education purposes revert to a One Year Warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cabinet Assembly ......................... 29 Sliding Table Assembly........................30 Sliding Table Assembly........................31 Speed Indicator ..........................32 Speed Indicator ..........................33 Electrical Components ........................34 Electrical Components ........................35 Quill Assembly ..........................36 Quill Assembly ..........................38 Electrical Connections – TS29 Shaper ....................39...
  • Page 4: Warning

    Warning 1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3.
  • Page 5 20. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 21. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 22. Never pass the hands directly over or in front of the cutters.
  • Page 6 35. Turn off the machine before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips or debris — do not use your hands. 36. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over. 37.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This manual is provided by Powermatic covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model TS29 Tilting Spindle Shaper. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance with instructions set forth in this manual.
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    K. Table Inserts (2) E. Spindle Collet L. Interchangeable Spindles (3) Note: Items A through L comprise Tool Package, p/n TS29-TP. Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up or operation! Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Tools required for assembly: crane with hoist; or forklift 9/16", 7/16" and 1/2" wrenches level 1. Remove all wood crating from around the shaper. 2. Remove the bolts securing the machine to the skid. Figure 1 3. The shaper can be lifted by a crane with hoist (Figure 1), or by a forklift (Figure 2), either of which should be capable of lifting one ton.
  • Page 10: Installing Cutters

    4. Thread the short threaded end of the draw bar (B, Figure 3) into the threaded hole in the bottom of the interchangeable spindle (A, Figure 3). Remove the two lock nuts and the bevel washer from the other end of the draw bar (B, Figure 3).
  • Page 11: Fence Assembly

    Fence Assembly 1. Place the fence body (A, Figure 7) on the table. Mount the two fence locking handles (E, Figure 7) with washers, and secure fence to table using one of the two sets of holes on the table. 2.
  • Page 12: Miter Gauge And Clamp

    Miter Gauge and Clamp Mount miter gauge and clamp to the sliding table as follows: 1. Insert post (A, Figure 10) of the clamp assembly down through hole (B, Figure 10) of the miter gauge body (C, Figure 10), and thread post (A, Figure 10) into hole (D, Figure 10) of sliding table.
  • Page 13: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock and possible fatal injury. Before connecting power, make sure the electrical current of your power source matches the electrical system on the shaper.
  • Page 14: Adjustments

    Adjustments Speed Change Your machine is supplied with a 5-step motor pulley and a 5-step spindle pulley that provide spindle speeds of 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 10,000 RPM. A speed chart, shown in Figure 18, is located on the inside of the front cabinet door for easy reference of the belt position on the pulleys for the five speeds available.
  • Page 15: Spindle Lock

    Spindle Lock The spindle lock will assist you in replacing the spindle or installing and removing cutters. NOTE: The spindle lock can be engaged only when the machine has stopped completely. 1. Open rear cabinet door. 2. Pull out the knurled part of the lock knob (A, Figure 21) and rotate it 180 degrees until the opposite hole in the knurled lock knob engages the pin.
  • Page 16: Fence Adjustment

    Fence Adjustment 1. To laterally adjust the aluminum fence plates, loosen the two fence locking levers (refer to C, Figure 8), slide the fence plates to the required positions and tighten locking levers. The aluminum fence plates should be adjusted inward so that the opening at the spindle is just enough to clear the cutter.
  • Page 17: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls The elements of the control panel are shown in Figure 25: A. Power Indicator B. On-off Switch C. Forward/reverse Switch D. Start Indicator E. Emergency Stop 1. Make certain the spindle lock is disengaged as explained in the section "Spindle Lock" Figure 25 and that the cabinet door is closed.
  • Page 18: Position Of Collars

    2. When the shaping operation removes the entire edge of the stock, e.g. in jointing or making a full bead, the shaped edge will not be supported by the outfeed fence when both fences are in line, as shown in Figure 27.
  • Page 19: Copying (Machining With A Jig)

    2. When the collar is used above the cutter, as shown in Figure 32, the cut can not be seen, but this method offers an advantage in that the cut is not affected by slight variations in the thickness of the stock. Also, accidental lifting of the workpiece will not gouge the workpiece;...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Disconnect machine from power source before doing any maintenance. Periodically clean the inside of the machine of shavings and dust. This will increase machine performance and extend its life. Clean the spindle with compressed air. Do not get oil on the pulleys and belts. If they are dirty, use paper or a soft rag to clean and dry them.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy [with page #] Machine will not start. Not connected to power source. Check connection. Have cord replaced by authorized Cord damaged. service person. Connected to wrong voltage. Check voltage. Faulty switch. Replace switch. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse, reset breaker.
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to...
  • Page 23: Fence Assembly

    18 .... TS-1534052 ....Pan Head Phillips Machine Screw....M6 x 20 ......1 19 .... TS-1540061 ....Hex Nut............M8 ........1 20 .... TS29-195 ....Hex Socket Set Screw ........M8 x 35 ......1 21 .... TS-236105 ....Lock Washer ..........M5 ........2 22 .... TS-1541011 ....Lock Nut ............M5 ........2 23 ....
  • Page 24 69 .... TS29-043 ....Bevel Gear ..................1 71 .... TS29-044 ....Collar ....................1 73 .... TS29-045 ....Knob w/Stud ..........M8 ........2 74 .... TS29-196 ....Socket Set Screw ........M5 x 4......1 75 .... TS29-046 ....Bushing....................1 76 .... TS29-047 ....Vertical Hex Post ................1 77 ....
  • Page 25: Fence Assembly

    Fence Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 26: Spindle Assembly

    12 .... TS29-064 ....Key ............M6 x 54 ......1 13 .... TS29-065 ....Retaining Ring ..........S40........1 14 .... TS29-066 ....Spindle ....................1 15 .... TS29-067 ....Spring Disk..........61.5 x 40.5 x 0.7 ....2 16 .... BB-6206Z ....Bearing ............6206Z ......1 17 .... TS29-068 ....Spacer ....................1 18 ....
  • Page 27: Spindle Assembly

    Spindle Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 28: Cabinet Assembly

    Description Size 1 ....TS-1502041 ....Socket Head Cap Screw ......M5 x 16 ......9 2 ....TS29-075 ....Table Insert ..........2-1/2" I.D......1 4 ....TS29-076 ....Table Insert ..........5-1/2" I.D......1 6 ....TS29-077 ....Table Insert (Tilting) ................1 7 ....
  • Page 29: Cabinet Assembly

    Cabinet Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 30: Sliding Table Assembly

    6 ....TS29-098 ....Retaining Ring ..........R42 ......... 6 7 ....TS29-099 ....Bushing....................6 8 ....TS29-100 ....Nut ....................1 9 ....TS29-197 ....Socket Set Screw ........M5 x 30 ......1 10 .... TS29-101 ....Lock Ring ................... 1 11 .... TS-236110 ....Lock Washer ..........M10 ......... 3 12 ....
  • Page 31: Sliding Table Assembly

    Sliding Table Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 32: Speed Indicator

    6 ....TS29-134 ....Mount Bracket ..................1 7 ....TS29-135 ....Sensor ....................1 8 ....TS29-201 ....Pan Head Machine Screw ......5/32 x 1-1/4 Lg ....5 9 ....TS29-202 ....Pan Head Machine Screw ......5/32 x 1-1/2 Lg ....1 10 .... TS29-136 ....Terminal..................... 1 11 ....
  • Page 33: Speed Indicator

    Speed Indicator – Exploded View...
  • Page 34: Electrical Components

    2 ....TS29-140 ....Stop Button ..................1 3 ....TS29-141 ....Start Switch ..................1 4 ....TS29-142 ....Forward/Reverse Switch ..............1 5 ....TS29-143 ....Transformer ..................1 6 ....TS29-144 ....Control Box ..................1 7 ....TS29-145 ....Magnetic Starter w/Overload Relay ............1...
  • Page 35: Electrical Components

    Electrical Components – Exploded View...
  • Page 36: Quill Assembly

    34 .... TS29-163 ....Base Plate ..................1 35 .... TS29-164 ....End Cap..................... 1 36 .... TS-2310162 ....Hex Nut............M16 ......... 1 37 .... TS29-165 ....Hex Head Bolt ..........M8 x 10 ......1 38 .... TS29-166 ....Stud ....................1 39 .... TS29-167 ....Spring ....................1 40 ....
  • Page 37 79 .... TS29-191 ....Tilt Shaft End Plate ................1 80 .... TS29-204 ....Bearing ..................... 2 81 .... TS29-192 ....Tilt Shaft .................... 1 82 .... TS29-193 ....Bearing Block ..................1 83 .... TS29-194 ....Motor 7.5HP, 3Ph, 230/460V, 60Hz, TEFC ........... 1...
  • Page 38: Quill Assembly

    Quill Assembly – Exploded View...
  • Page 39: Electrical Connections - Ts29 Shaper

    Electrical Connections – TS29 Shaper...
  • Page 40 WALTER MEIER (Manufacturing) Inc. 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.powermatic.com www.waltermeier.com...

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