Shop fox  W1686 Instruction Manual

Shop fox W1686 Instruction Manual

Spindle sander

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MODEL W1686
SPINDLE SANDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 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
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE CONFIGURA-
TION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE MACHINE, THIS MANUAL MAY NOT
EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PREVIOUS VERSIONS ARE NOT
AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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  • Page 1 SPINDLE SANDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 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.
  • Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ....................2 About Your New Sander ................2 Woodstock Service And Support ..............2 Warranty And Returns ................3 Machine Specifications ................3 SAFETY ......................4 Standard Safety Instructions ..............4-5 Additional Safety Instructions For Sander ............6 Avoiding Potential Injuries ................7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................8 110V Operation ..................8...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Model W1686 will be well appreciated as a fine woodworking machine. Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our intent to make sure all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and dura- bility of this product be included.
  • Page 5: Warranty And Returns

    We do not warrant that SHOP FOX machinery complies with the provisions of any law or acts. In no event shall Woodstock International, Inc.'s liability under this war- ranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product, and any legal actions brought against Woodstock International, Inc.
  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY 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 7 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14.
  • Page 8: Additional Safety Instructions For Sander

    Do not risk your safety by Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 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.
  • Page 9: Avoiding Potential Injuries

    Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure A. Never sand a workpiece while holding it Figure B. Never touch a moving spindle. off the table surface.
  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation ® The SHOP FOX W1686 is prewired for 110 volts. Any electrical outlet and cir- The motor supplied with your new machine is cuit that you plug your rated at 1 HP and will draw approximately 14 machine into must...
  • Page 11: 220V Operation

    220V Operation The SHOP FOX ® W1686 can also be operated at Any electrical outlet and cir- 220 volts. To do this, consult with the wiring cuit that you plug your diagram in the back of this manual. Also, you machine into must...
  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 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.
  • Page 13 Figure 3. This will help in identification before beginning assembly. Should any parts appear to be missing, examine the packaging carefully. If any key parts are missing, call Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or e-mail: tech-support@woodstockint.com.
  • Page 14: Clean Up

    Clean Up The exposed, unpainted surfaces of the machine Never flammables have been coated with an oil to prevent rust such as gas or other petro- during shipment. This oil needs to be removed leum-based solvents to before operation. Use a solvent based degreaser clean your machine.
  • Page 15: General

    General The main components of the SHOP FOX ® W1686 Loose clothing and long are assembled at the factory; however, some hair must be secured assembly is required. and kept away from moving parts. Table/Trunnion Make sure that your machine remains Get assistance before lift- unplugged...
  • Page 16: Dust Port

    Dust Port Connect a dust collector to the 4" dust port on the back of the sander as shown in Figure 5. If you do not have a dust collection system, you can buy adapters to allow hook-up to a shop vac- uum.
  • Page 17: Sanding Spindle

    Sanding Spindle The Model W1686 is supplied with ten rubber sanding spindles. Use the larger diameter spin- dles for sanding large sweeping curves and the smaller spindles for sanding more intricate curves. When not in use, the spindles are stored on racks located on each side of the machine base as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 18 To remove the spindle: 1. Use an adjustable wrench to hold the jam nuts stationary as shown in Figure 9. 2. While holding the jam nuts stationary, use the supplied wrench to loosen the spindle retainer nut at the base of the spindle as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 19: Sanding Sleeve

    Sanding Sleeve The Model W1686 is supplied with 10 sanding sleeves. Use coarse (low #) grits for fast materi- al removal and a rough finish. Use fine (high #) grits for slower material removal and a smoother finish. When changing from a coarse sleeve to a finer sleeve on a particular sanding project, never increase the grit number by intervals of more than 50.
  • Page 20: Table Insert

    Table Insert The Model W1686 is supplied with three differ- ent sized table inserts. The inserts are designed to reduce the gap between the spindle and the table opening. The hole in each insert is oblong to allow clearance when the table is in the tilt- ed position.
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Positive Stop Bolt There is a positive stop bolt located under the back right-hand side of the table. When adjust- ed correctly, this stop allows the table to be returned square to the spindle with speed and Retainer Screw accuracy.
  • Page 22: Positive Stop Bolt

    2. Using a machinist square, bring the table sur- face square with the spindle surface as shown in Figure 17. 3. Move the square to various points around the table to ensure the table and spindle are square on all sides. 4.
  • Page 23: Operations

    OPERATIONS Test Run Once assembly is complete, the machine is Loose clothing and long ready for a test run. The purpose of a test run is hair must be secured to identify any unusual noises and vibrations. and kept away from moving parts.
  • Page 24: Standard Sanding Procedures

    Standard Sanding Procedures The Model W1686 excels at finish sanding the edges of workpieces that have been cut on a bandsaw or jigsaw (saber saw) as shown in Figure 18. Keep in mind that your workpiece needs to be cut larger than the desired finished size.
  • Page 25: Bevel Sanding Procedures

    Bevel Sanding Procedures NOTICE All of the general sanding rules that apply to standard sanding apply to bevel sanding. Locking Handle (1 of 2) NOTICE Figure 19. Use the lock handles to secure the Bevel sanding on a spindle sander is NOT an table at the desired angle.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model Loose clothing and long W1686 will ensure its optimum performance. hair must be secured Make a habit of inspecting your machine each and kept away from time you use it. Check for the following condi- moving parts.
  • Page 27: Sanding Sleeves

    (Figure 21) such as the PRO- STIK ® cleaners available from your local Woodstock International dealer. Always discard worn sanding sleeves. As abra- sives begin to wear, grit will begin to fall off, causing deep gouges in the workpiece. Glue...
  • Page 28: Closure

    Model W1686 as supplied local library are good places to start. when the manual was prepared. However, due to Woodstock International, Inc.’s policy of con- The Model W1686 is specifically designed for tinuous improvement, changes may be made at sanding operations.
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    W1686 Spindle Sander 110 VOLT Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical MOTOR WIRES service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading BLACK YELLOW to injury or death. WHITE NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, BESIDES THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE GREEN (GROUND) INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE...
  • Page 30: Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    W 16 M ot or : 1 HP in d , 11 le S in dl 11 0V 0/ 22 IL UR O sc e Sp (2 20 d er E TO ill at ee d: , Pr RI OU St ro io n S PE...
  • Page 32 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 001 XPN07 HEX NUT 10-24 030 X1686030 CONNECTING ROD 002 X1686002 SPECIAL CAP SCRW "-18 x 1" 031 X1686031 WRIST PIN 003 XPW02 FLAT WASHER " 032 X1686032 DRIVE SHAFT 004 X1686004 SPACER 033 X1686033 HUB 005 X1686005 NAME PLATE 034 X1686034 CENTER BLOCK 006 X1686006 INSERT 4...
  • Page 33 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 070 X1686070 POINTER 097 XPSB38 CAP SCREW 10 - 32 x " 071 X1686071 POINTER MOUNT 098 XPB16 HEX BOLT " - 16 x 1 " 072 X1686072 CABINET 099 XPN08 HEX NUT " - 16 073 X1686073 SPINDLE HOLDER 100 XPSB03 CAP SCREW...
  • Page 34: Notes

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  • Page 37: Warranty

    ___$60,000-$69,999 _________________________________________________________ ___$30,000-$39,999 ___$70,000-$79,999 _________________________________________________________ ___$40,000-$49,999 ___$80,000-$89,999 ___$50,000-$59,999 ___$90,000 + What new accessories would you like Woodstock International to carry? _________________________________________________________ What is your age group? _________________________________________________________ Do you think your purchase represents good value? ___20-29 ___50-59 ___30-39 ___60-69 ___Yes...
  • Page 38 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Place Stamp Here WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE...

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