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INSTRUCTION MANUALMODEL W167214" BANDSAWPhone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected] © 2001 BY WOO

AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES9Figure 9. Use relief cuts for tight curves.Figure 7. Use push blocks when necessary.Figure 8. Never place hands in line of

10Figure 10. Components laid out for identification.The following is a description of the components shipped with the Shop Fox®W1672 14" Bandsaw.

11While the main components of the Shop Fox®W1672 14" Bandsaw are assembled at the facto-ry, some assembly is required. The following isthe recom

12Figure 13. Securing bandsaw body.Figure 12. Lifting tensioning handle.Bandsaw Body1. Seek assistance and place the bandsaw bodynext to the stand. Ro

13Figure 14. Installing pulley on motor.Figure 15. Installing motor.Mounting Motor1. Make sure the key is in place in the keywayon the motor shaft. Al

14Mounting TableThe table is secured to the bandsaw by twotrunnions mounted to its bottom surface. These,in turn, have threaded studs that work to loc

15Figure 20. Rail placement.Figure 22. Securing rail with cap screw.Figure 21. Rail assembly.Figure 23. Starting fence on rail.Fence/RailsThe fence i

16ADJUSTMENTSLocation of ControlsTake the time to familiarize yourself with thecontrols of your new bandsaw. They will be fre-quently mentioned throug

17Speed ChangesFigure 27. Diagram of speed options.Figure 28. Speed pulley (lower wheel removed for clarity).The speed diagram in Figure 27 is include

18Figure 30. Sliding blade through table slot.Figure 29. Removing table insert.To remove the blade:1. Remove the table insert as in Figure 29. 2. Pull

1Table Of ContentsPAGE1. INTRODUCTION...2ABOUT YOUR NEW BAN

19Blade TensionFigure 31. Checking blade deflection.Blade tension is one of the most critical factorsin the performance of your bandsaw. The blademust

20TrackingFigure 32. Blade centered on wheel.Tracking the blade means positioning it on thewheels so it will not come off during operation.This is usu

21Wheel AlignmentFigure 34. Checking for coplanarity.Figure 33. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.Wheel alignment is one of the most critical fac-tors f

6. If the wheels will go parallel but not copla-nar, then move the lower wheel at theadjustment hub (Figure 35) as necessary. 7. The adjustment hub al

23Blade GuidesIn order to stabilize the blade during use, it isimportant that the guide blocks and rear supportbearings are monitored and adjusted reg

24Figure 39. Guide block position on blade.Figure 40. Guide block position on blade.The upper and lower guide blocks reduce side-to-side blade wander

25Table AdjustmentsFigure 41. Positive stop with lock nut.Figure 42. Squaring table to blade.Figure 43. Pointer set to zero.The table can be adjusted

26Table Adjustments Cont.Figure 45. Squaring miter slot to blade.Figure 44. Six trunnion bolts under table.It is important to verify that the miter ga

27Fence AdjustmentsThere are two knobs on the fence. 1. The long handle to the side of the fenceallows you to clamp (turning clockwise) therear of the

Figure 47. This rip cut illustrates excessiveblade lead.28Blade LeadAn inherent situation with all bandsaws is theirtendency to not cut parallel to th

2INTRODUCTIONABOUT YOUR NEW BANDSAWThis new Shop Fox®Bandsaw has been specially designed by Woodstock International, Inc. to providemany years of trou

29OPERATIONSOnce assembly is complete and adjustments aredone to your satisfaction, you are ready to startthe machine.Make sure the starting switch is

30RippingCrosscuttingFigure 49. Ripping a board.Figure 50. Crosscutting a board.Always wear safetyglasses when operatingthe bandsaw. Failure tocomply

31Figure 51. Minimum radii for blade widths.Figure 52. Relief cuts before cutting curves.Cutting CurvesThe ability to cut curves is one of the most us

32Always wear safety glass-es when operating thebandsaw. Failure tocomply may result inserious personal injury.Stacked CutsAnother useful operation fo

33Blade SelectionFigure 55. Types of blade teeth.Blade WidthAs a general rule, large blades provide moresupport for thick stock and allow you to cutst

34MAINTENANCELubricationSince all bearings are shielded and permanentlylubricated, simply leave them alone until theyneed to be replaced. Do not lubri

35Maintenance NotesMaintenance Schedule• Every 2 Hours of Running Time: Clean and lubricate table top, miter slot and fence.• Every 3 Hours of Running

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37The following pages contain general machinedata, parts diagrams/lists and warranty/returninformation for your Shop Fox®Model W1672 14"Bandsaw.I

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3WARRANTY AND RETURNSMachine SpecificationsMax. Cutting Width...131⁄2'&a

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41101 XPB03 HEX BOLT 5⁄16"-18 X1"102 XPW07 FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"103 X1672103 SPRING104 X1672104 BRACKET105 X1672105 BAR SETTING PLATE107 X1

42315 XPB12 HEX BOLT 5⁄16"-18 X 11⁄4"316 X1672316 TABLE BRACKET317 X1672317 TABLE LOCKING KNOB318 X1672318 UPPER BRACKET319 X1672319 BEARING

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE10. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.___Air Compressor ___Panel Saw___Band Saw ___Planer___Dril

TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLEFOLD ALONG DOTTED LINEFOLD ALONG DOTTED LINEWOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.P.O. BOX 2309BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309

4READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINEFAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILLRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURYSAFETY FIRST!1. Thoroughly read the instruction

51. Do not operate bandsaw without wheel covers, pulley covers or blade guards in place.2. Blade replacement, machine adjustments and maintenance are

6This equipment must be grounded. Verifythat any existing electrical outlet and cir-cuit you intend to plug into is actuallygrounded. If it is not, it

7This equipment must be grounded. Verifythat any existing electrical outlet and circuityou intend to plug into is actually grounded.If it is not, it w

AVOIDING POTENTIAL INJURIES8Figure 3. Unplug saw before changing blades.Figure 6. Use push sticks whenever possible.Figure 4. Never start motor with c