Terms To Know - Shopsmith 11” Manual

SHOPSMITH 11" BANDSAW
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Terms to Know

Familiarize yourself with the various parts of
the Shopsmith Bandsaw:
1. Cover-This lightweight cover completely
encloses the working parts of the Bandsaw,
protecting you while the machine is run-
ning.
1a. Window and slot - allows for modifying
blade tension with cover installed.
2. Cover Screws/Washers-These screws/
washers secure the cover in place.
3. Table-The table supports the work. It's split
at the front so that you can mount and
remove blades. It also has an adjustable T-
slot extrusion, for smooth and precise cross-
cutting with the optional Shopsmith Miter
Gauge (505700).
4. Table Insert-This insert supports the work
around the blade. It's keyed to prevent it
from turning in the table and being dam-
aged by the blade.
5. Table Leveling Screw-This screw and its
knurled nut keeps the two sides of the table
DANGER ZONE!
Keep hands fingers clear
of these areas:
√
In front of each blade,
√
each side of the insert,
√
up to the blade guard.
level across the front and helps keep the
table flat and true.
6. Dust Chute-The dust chute allows connec-
tion of a standard 2-1/2" hose for dust
collection.
7. Mounting Tubes-These eccentric tubes
quickly mount the Bandsaw to the
Shopsmith Mark V, Power Station or Power
Stand. They are offset so that the drive
shaft of the Bandsaw can be easily aligned
with the power source (upper auxiliary
spindle on the Mark V).
8. Lower (Drive) Wheel-The lower wheel
drives the Bandsaw blade in an endless
loop.
9. Upper (Idler) Wheel-The upper wheel is
free-running. Its position can be adjusted
to tension the blade.
10. Upper Blade Guide-The upper blade guide
consists of a roller bearing to back up the
blade and guide blocks to keep the blade
running straight above the work. The guide
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