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Ironwood BR23  |  User Manual

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Boring depth can be adjusted using the revolving drum (B). It has 
six turret stops for quick adjustment to your most commonly used 
boring depths.

1.  Before adjusting the revolving turret, make sure that the boring 

head is completely lowered. 

2.  Rotate the turret to the necessary stop for the desired depth.

A

B

C

D

Step 5:

 Set boring position

Use the digital readout to position the drilling head to the desired 
drilling distance from the edge of the workpiece. Turn the crank 
handle to adjust position. The position is displayed in millimeters (mm) 
on the digital readout in the handle assembly. 

To adjust:

1.  Loosen the lock knob (A).

2.  Turn the crank lever (C) to change position of the boring head, 

observing the position on digital readout (D). 

3.  Once positioned as desired, tighten the lock lever (A).

Step 6:

 Set angle of boring head

B

C

A

D

The scale (D) on the left side of the machine indicates the working 
angle (0-90°) of the drilling head.

To change tilt position:

1.  Loosen the lock lever (A) located on the left side of the machine.

2.  Turn lever (B) on the front of machine to tilt the drilling head.

a.   To position the carriage for horizontal boring, turn the lever 

to the left.

b.   To position the carriage for vertical boring, turn the lever to 

the right.

3.  Tighten the lock lever (A).

45° position

1.  Adjust the boring head carriage to the horizontal position  

(0 degrees).

2.  Push in the knob (C) located to the right of the lock lever.

3.  Turn the lever to the right. The boring head carriage will lower to 

the 45° position.

Summary of Contents for BR23

Page 1: ...nd adjustments controls operation applications maintenance cleaning troubleshooting safety connect to power delivery and installation inspection pre operation cleaning assembly ream extension fence an...

Page 2: ...let 3 6 Level 3 7 Pre Operation Cleaning 4 0 Assembly 10 4 1 Ream Extension Fence and Stops 4 2 Left and Right Side Fences 4 3 45 Fence 4 4 The Mirror Image Device 4 5 Drill Bits 5 0 Connect to Power...

Page 3: ...ite www stilesmachinery com ironwood br 23 Machine Model_____________________________________________ Machine Serial Number______________________________________ 1 3 Features Three Quick Release pneum...

Page 4: ...ance between spindles 32mm Number of pneumatic clamps 3 Working space requirement w o extension fence 41 x 59 x 53 1040mm x 1510mm x 1350mm Dimensions of working table 215 8 x 37 550mm x 950mm Working...

Page 5: ...ctrical shock LABEL NO 1 LABEL NO 2 LABEL NO 3 WARNING Never use the BR23 for purposes other than its intended use Do not modify or remove any guards or other safety features Improper use or modificat...

Page 6: ...st connect the BR23 to the building power source Do not use extension cords Be sure that the electrical current of the power source is of the same characteristics as the 230 volt electrical system sup...

Page 7: ...department The machine will arrive fully crated and secured to a pallet Use a hand truck or fork lift to move the machine on its pallet as close to its final position as possible If you do not intend...

Page 8: ...your equipment you should inventory its parts Open and check the contents of all containers to ensure all tools hardware and accessories are included The tool kit should contain the following items 1...

Page 9: ...le wrench Use a bubble level along the length and width of the tabletop surface to check for level Use an adjustable wrench to adjust leveling bolts to level the machine Be sure to level the machine 3...

Page 10: ...o assemble 1 Insert a connection rod halfway into the center hole at each end of the center back fence 2 Insert a connection bar into the T slot at each end of the center back fence leave approximatel...

Page 11: ...he correct distance 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to adjust the length of another side Zero point adjustment The zero point has been set by factory before shipment Please do not adjust the zero point screw A if...

Page 12: ...cables through opening of terminal box 4 Connect the two power cables to terminals L1 and L2 and the yellow green ground wire to ground terminal 5 Replace the clear plastic insulator and the power bo...

Page 13: ...e is properly grounded Follow the grounding procedure indicated by the National Electric Code and local regulating authorities GUARDS Make certain that machine guards are in place and in good working...

Page 14: ...t which boring head drills into workpiece Right side of the machine A Emergency Stop B Air Supply Connection Compressed air connection point C Main On Off Switch Turns main power on and off D Foot Ped...

Page 15: ...the crank lever C to change position of the boring head observing the position on digital readout D 3 Once positioned as desired tighten the lock lever A Step 6 Set angle of boring head B C A D The s...

Page 16: ...oved to any point along the fence The fence has an integral measuring guide with magnifying lens for precision set up 1 Loosen the flip stop locking levers 2 Slide the flip stops to the desired positi...

Page 17: ...The workpiece must sit flat on the table without rocking Dust created by manufacturing activities may be harmful to your health Your risks from exposure may vary Always work in a well ventilated area...

Page 18: ...Ironwood BR23 User Manual 18 Joining at 0 90 Compound Machining Line Boring on Long Panel Using Extension Bar Boring for Hinge Installation...

Page 19: ...bricate the boring head using a grease gun and a non melting moly grease Apply no more than 6 grease gun strokes Spindle bearings are permanently lubricated and require no further lubrication Spindle...

Page 20: ...no air leaking among pipes Drills are burning wood Drill feed speed too fast Drill feed speed too low Dull tooling Improper tooling Slow down feed speed Speed up feed speed Sharpen or replace tooling...

Page 21: ...Ironwood BR23 User Manual 21 9 1 Air Circuit Diagram...

Page 22: ...Ironwood BR23 User Manual 22 9 2 Electrical Diagram...

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Page 24: ...Stiles Machinery Inc 3965 44th St SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 p 616 698 7500 f 616 698 9411 www stilesmachinery com 2013 Stiles Machinery Inc Version A November 2013...

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