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G. TABLE TOP
Way back - when you were unpacking and setting up the saw, we had you clean the preservative
oil off the cast iron table top, then hit it with some light weight oil. If you will mainly be using the saw
for rough carpentry work, this system may be OK for you in terms of keeping your table top clean,
smooth and free of rust. What you would do, as a general procedure, is simply wipe off the table
top before starting work and shoot it with some oil at the end of the job.
However, if finish work is your "thing", as they say, the preceding method will probably be
unacceptable. For one thing, any kind of oil - including light penetrating oils - will stain wood. It
isn't a question of will it or not; just one of degree. Another concern here is that the ability of the
wood to be stained or painted uniformly has now been compromised.
To get around this problem, there are 3 possible approaches which we have found that work
pretty well. The first step is to thoroughly clean and dry the table top, then;
1. Using a soft cloth, work talcum powder (baby powder) around on the table top. Like they
say, "smooth as a baby's bottom!"
This system works well, gives good results, and really makes material handling a breeze. On the
other hand, some people object to the extra dust that this will inevitably raise up.
Too, one has to be extra cautious; we do not want to find ourselves in a situation where material
handling is so easy we manage to feed some fingers into the saw blade, along with the stock!! A
word to the wise!
2. Your second choice is to apply an automotive paste wax that contains carnuba to the
table top after cleaning. The same precautionary notes as in "1 " apply here, too. Note that
this methods works best, however, in ambient temperatures that do not exceed 70°F.
3. For best results, we recommend Dri-Cote (G1751) for all metal surfaces. This is a spray
coating that is scientifically formulated to reduce friction and inhibit rust. See catalog for
current pricing and ordering information.
H. TABLE TILT
The bandsaw table will tilt from L 10° to R 45°.
1. To tilt, loosen star knobs (See Figure 23).
2. Position table to desired degree tilt.
3. Retighten.
There is a positive stop for 90°. See Figure 23 for location
1. Using a square, adjust the table adjusting bolt (Pt.#56) and raise or lower table until 90° is
reached.
2. Secure bolt by tightening the checknut.
To square miter slot to bandsaw blade:
1. Loosen the trunnion bolts underneath the table.
2. Using a square in the miter which is set at 90°, run square along side blade and inspect for
any discrepancy.
3. Wiggle table around and secure position by retightening the trunnion bolts.
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