Shop fox  W1671 Instruction Manual

Shop fox W1671 Instruction Manual

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MODEL W1671
Mortising Machine

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED JANUARY, 2012 (TR)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Printed in China

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED JANUARY, 2012 (TR) 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 PAGE INTRODUCTION ................2 ABOUT YOUR NEW MORTISING MACHINE ........... 2 WOODSTOCK SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..........2 WARRANTY, RETURNS AND SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SAFETY ..................4 STANDARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........4-5 MORTISING MACHINE SAFETY ............5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............6 AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES ............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ® use. 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 durabil- ity of this product be included.
  • Page 5: Warranty, Returns And Specifications

    Woodstock International, Inc. Woodstock International, Inc. will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, the SHOP FOX ® machine or machine part which in normal use has proven to be defective, provided that the original...
  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY FIRST! 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: Mortising Machine Safety

    14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, etc. 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been removed. 16.
  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation This equipment must be grounded. Verify The Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine can ® that any existing electrical outlet and circuit only be operated at 110 volts. The motor sup- you intend to plug into is actually grounded. plied with your new Mortising Machine is rated If it is not, it will be necessary to run a ⁄...
  • Page 9: Avoiding Potential Injuries

    AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES Figure 2. Unplug before changing chisels. Figure 3. Always clamp workpiece. Fig. 4. Secure depth stop before removing gas spring. Figure 5. Remove safety key when not in use. Figure 6. Never place hands under chisel. Fig. 6A. Secure depth stop before adjusting quick-set handle above.
  • Page 10: Assembly Instructions

    Figure 7. This will help in identification before beginning assembly. Should any part be missing, examine the packaging carefully. If any key parts are missing call Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482 or contact on the internet at: tech-support@woodstockint.com.
  • Page 11: Mounting

    While the main mortising assembly of the Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine is assembled at the fac- ® tory, other components require assembly. The following is the recommended sequence best suited for final assembly. TOOLS REQUIRED: You will need the 4, 5 & 6mm Allen wrenches (supplied), a hand drill, a ⁄...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    Mounting, Cont. 1. Plan the placement of the mortiser. Take measurements of the base and layout a pen- cil drawing for the best location on the work bench. See Figure 9. The Mortiser represents a heavy load that must be lifted from the bottom.
  • Page 13: Hand Lever

    Hand Lever Clutch Position depth stop to touch table and secure with lock knob before Shouldered attaching hand lever. Bolt The head may drop sud- denly causing injury. Attaching the hand lever requires the use of the 4 and 5mm Allen wrenches supplied.
  • Page 14: Gas Spring

    Gas Spring The gas spring can be secured to 3 different locations along the side or back of the left col- umn. Each location offers a different range of motion for the mortising head. In the instruc- tions below, we will cover only the side loca- tion.
  • Page 15: Work Table

    Work Table 1. Secure the wooden work table with the 2 head screws provided. See Figure Phillips ® Figure 14. Work table secured with screws. Fence 1. The fence comes with a micro-adjustable stop attached to the fence support rod, which retains a spring.
  • Page 16: Hold Down

    Hold Down The hold down acts as a clamp, holding the workpiece to the table surface. This helps to keep the workpiece from raising when extract- ing the chisel after a cut is made. The hold down must be used. 1.
  • Page 17: Installing Chisels

    Installing Chisels Always unplug the mor- Select the size needed for your project and fol- tising machine before low the instructions below. changing chisels. Failure to do this may result in 1. Support the head with the hand lever serious personal injury. and unlock the depth stop lock knob.
  • Page 18: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Gas Spring Locations The gas spring can be positioned in 1 of 3 loca- tions to allow clearance for different board thicknesses or to mortise a board on edge. To determine which setting to use, look at the chart in Figure 21 and find the board thickness that most closely fits your workpiece.
  • Page 19: Gas Spring Placement

    Gas Spring Placement Swinging the handle out will cause the head casting to fall when the gas spring is removed. The gas spring supports the weight of the head casting and the hand lever regulates its height. However, if the handle is pulled while the gas spring is removed the head will drop suddenly.
  • Page 20: Pivot Feature

    Pivot Feature The head and column assembly can be adjusted for mortising off of the base. This will allow the mortising machine to accommodate a larger workpiece than those previously listed. To change the position of the head and column assembly: 1.
  • Page 21: Wider Stock

    5. Place the workpiece against the fence and position the fence so the chisel is near the penciled in marks. Lock the fence. 6. Loosen the setscrew holding the micro adjust- ment block on the fence mounting rod and move the block until the screw fits into the back of the support block.
  • Page 22: Operations

    OPERATIONS Test Run Once assembly is complete and adjustments are done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test run the machine. Always wear safety glass- es when operating this Mortising Machine. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury. Make sure the starting switch is off.
  • Page 23 the head is lowered so the chisel rests on the workpiece. The depth stop rod is adjusted using a measuring tape, to the desired depth. Figure 32 shows the chisel being lowered until the chisel is even with a depth line on the workpiece.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE General Fence And Chisels The cast iron fence and steel chisels/bits can be kept rust-free with regular applications of prod- ucts like Boeshield T-9. For long term storage ® you may want to consider products like Kleen Disconnect power to the Bore's Rust Guardit™.
  • Page 25: Closure

    Model W1671 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due As with all power tools, there is danger to Woodstock International, Inc.’s policy of associated with the Model W1671 Mortising continuous improvement, changes may be made Machine.
  • Page 26: Parts Breakdown And Parts Lists

    29A-1 19 20 56-1...
  • Page 27 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1671001B MOTOR XPW16 FLAT WASHER 9⁄16" X1671002B CHUCK JT MOUNT XPSB13M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 25 X1671003 CHUCK KEY XPLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM X1671004 HEAD CASTING X1671047 TABLE X1671005 LABEL XPFH21M FLAT HD SCR M8-1.25 X 25 XPSB14M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20 X1671049...
  • Page 28: Your Notes

    Your Notes:...
  • Page 29 ___$80,000-$89,999 ___$50,000-$59,999 ___$90,000 + __________________________________________________________ What is your age group? __________________________________________________________ ___20-29 ___50-59 What new accessories would you like Woodstock International to carry? _________________________________________________________ ___30-39 ___60-69 _________________________________________________________ ___40-49 ___70 + Do you think your purchase represents good value? How long have you been a woodworker?
  • Page 30 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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