Shop fox W1715, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... woodstockint com COPYRIGHT JULY 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL INC REVISED FEBRUARY 2019 AL 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 5435JT OWNER S MANUAL FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 2 19 ...

Page 2: ...ng grinding tool integrity and the usage of personal protective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other repr...

Page 3: ...e Considerations 14 Assembly 15 Test Run 18 Recommended Adjustments 18 OPERATIONS 19 General 19 Operation Overview 19 Operation Tips 20 Vertical Operation 21 Head Locking Pin 22 Using the Vise 23 Clamping Angles 23 Blade Guides 24 Feed Rate 24 Blade Speed 25 Blade Terminology 26 Blade Selection 27 Metal Chip Inspection Chart 28 ACCESSORIES 29 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Accessories 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Gen...

Page 4: ...setup operation maintenance and service of this product We stand behind our machines In the event that questions arise about your machine please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at 360 734 3482 Ext 2 or send e mail to techsupport woodstockint com Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot problems and process warranty claims If you need the latest edition of this manual yo...

Page 5: ...nt 110V Single Phase 60 Hz Prewired Voltage 110V Full Load Current Rating 5A Minimum Circuit Size 15A Connection Type Cord Plug Power Cord Included Yes Power Cord Length 6 1 2 ft Power Cord Gauge 18 AWG Plug Included Yes Included Plug Type 5 15 Switch Type Sealed Toggle Switch w Automatic Shut Off Motors Main Horsepower 3 4 HP Phase Single Phase Amps 5A Speed 1725 RPM Type TEFC Capacitor Start Ind...

Page 6: ...r Width at 60 Deg 5 in Max Capacity Round at 60 Deg 4 1 2 in Construction Table Cast Iron Upper Wheel Cast Iron Lower Wheel Cast Iron Body Aluminum Cast Base Cast Iron Stand Pre Formed Steel Wheel Cover Pre Formed Steel Paint Type Finish Urethane Hammertone Other Wheel Size 7 3 8 in Blade Guides Upper Ball Bearing Blade Guides Lower Ball Bearing Mobile Base Built In Table Info Table Size Length 10...

Page 7: ...Pulley Cover 3 Blade 4 Blade Guard Adjustment Knob 5 Tilting Tracking Mechanism 6 Blade Tension Knob 7 Auto Off Tab 8 Blade Guide Bearing Assemblies 9 Feed Adjustment Handle 10 Vise Crank 11 ON OFF Switch 12 Vise Jaws 13 Stand Wheels 14 Stand 15 Work Stop 16 Horizontal Stop Figure 1 Machine Identification 13 12 11 ...

Page 8: ...s or alcohol when tired or when distracted ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS You can be shocked burned or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery To reduce this risk only allow an electrician or qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work and always disconnect power before accessing or exposing electrical equipment DISCONNECT POWE...

Page 9: ...ce accidental contact with moving parts or flying debris make sure they are properly installed undamaged and working correctly FORCING MACHINERY Do not force machine It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed NEVER STAND ON MACHINE Serious injury may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted STABLE MACHINE Unexpected movement duri...

Page 10: ...ng shaped workpieces and those with internal or built in moving or rotating parts etc FIRE HAZARD Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium Using the wrong cutting fluid could lead to chip fire and possible explosion CUTTING FLUID SAFETY Cutting fluids are poi sonous Always follow manufacturer s cutting fluid safety instructions Pay particular atten tion to contact contamination inhalation storage ...

Page 11: ...nts Circuit Type 110V 120V 60 Hz Single Phase Circuit Size 15 Amps Plug Receptacle NEMA 5 15 Full Load Current Rating The full load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100 of the rated output power On machines with multiple motors this is the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all motors and electrical devices that might operate at one time during normal operations Full Lo...

Page 12: ...w one Grounding Pin Neutral Hot 5 15 PLUG GROUNDED 5 15 RECEPTACLE 110V Figure 2 NEMA 5 15 plug receptacle DO NOT modify the provided plug or use an adapter if the plug will not fit the receptacle Instead have an electrician install the proper receptacle on a power supply circuit that meets the requirements for this machine Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with this mach...

Page 13: ...rs 1 Straightedge 12 Minimum 1 Items Needed for Setup The following items are needed but not included to set up your machine SUFFOCATION HAZARD Immediately discard all plastic bags and packing materials to eliminate c h o k i n g s u f f o c a t i o n hazards for children and animals USE helpers or power lifting equipment to lift this machine Otherwise serious personal injury may occur Wear safety...

Page 14: ...nd 8 Flat Washers 8mm Stand 8 Lock Washers 8mm Stand 8 Hex Nuts M8 1 25 Stand 8 Hex Bolts M6 1 x 12 Bracket Legs 2 Flat Washers 6mm Bracket Legs 4 Lock Washers 6mm Bracket Legs 2 Hex Nuts M6 1 Bracket Legs 2 Cotter Pins M4 x 30 Axle Handle 4 Flat Head Screw M6 1 x 12 Table 1 Fender Washer 6mm 1 Hex Nut M6 1 1 Inventory The following is a list of items shipped with your machine Before beginning set...

Page 15: ...faces If your cleaner degreaser is effective the coating will wipe off easily Tip An easier way to clean off thick coats of rust preventative from flat surfaces is to use a PLASTIC paint scraper to scrape off the majority of the coating before wiping it off with your rag Do not use a metal scraper or you may scratch your machine 5 Repeat cleaning steps as necessary until all of the compound is rem...

Page 16: ...ation Physical Environment The physical environment where your machine is operated is important for safe operation and the longevity of its components For best results operate this machine in a dry environment that is free from excessive moisture hazardous chemicals airborne abrasives or extreme conditions Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are generally those where the ambient temperat...

Page 17: ... To assemble the bandsaw do these steps 1 Install head locking pin refer to Page 22 2 With help of an assistant lift bandsaw onto a pair of closely spaced sawhorses or other suitable support see Figure 5 3 Attach legs to bandsaw with 8 M8 1 25 x 25 hex bolts 8 8mm flat washers 8 8mm lock washers and 8 M8 1 25 hex nuts see Figure 5 Note At this time tighten with a 14mm wrench or socket just enough ...

Page 18: ...eels onto axle on outside of mounting brackets and secure them with 2 cotter pins see Figure 9 Figure 9 Wheels attached to axle Axle Wheel Figure 12 Motor pulley installed Motor Pulley w Key Slot 11 Place pulley cover over motor and gear shafts and secure it with pre installed M6 1 x 12 Phillips head screws and 12mm flat washers as shown in Figure 11 12 Open pulley cover then insert keys into the ...

Page 19: ... belt Tension Hex Bolt 15 Use a straightedge to check alignment of the pulley wheels as shown in Figure 13 and adjust them as needed 16 When the pulley wheels are aligned tighten the set screws on both pulleys 17 Unthread motor lock bolt then pivot motor up and slide the V belt into pulley grooves as shown in Figure 14 18 Release motor letting its weight tension V belt then thread V belt tension h...

Page 20: ...If it does start the switch disabling feature is not functioning properly and the switch must be replaced The adjustments listed below have been performed at the factory However because of the many variables involved with ship ping we recommend that you at least verify the following adjustments to ensure the adjustments remain unchanged Step by step instructions on verifying these adjustments can ...

Page 21: ...mage always wear safety glasses and a respirator while operating this machine If you are an inexperienced operator we strongly recommend that you read books or trade articles or seek training from an experienced operator of this type of machinery before performing unfamiliar operations Above all safety must come first To complete typical operation operator does following 1 Prepares workpiece for c...

Page 22: ...y hot Vertical Cutting Workpieces that cannot be properly supported or stabilized without a vise should not be cut in the vertical position Examples are chains cables round or oblong shaped workpieces workpieces with internal or built in moving or rotating parts etc Make sure that the vertical table assembly is securely fastened to the bandsaw frame so it will adequately support the workpiece Alwa...

Page 23: ...ws and the blade guide cover shown in Figure 21 3 Install the table and replace the two screws removed in Step 2 4 Install the table bracket with the pre installed hex bolt the M6 1 x 12 flat head screw and the M6 1 hex nut as shown in Figure 22 5 Place a level on the table as shown in Figure 23 then use the adjustment bolt shown in Figure 24 to make the table level Figure 21 Blade guide cover Bla...

Page 24: ...sert the locking pin through the holes in the head pivot arm and base as shown in Figure 26 3 Before connecting the machine to power remove the locking pin The head locking pin secures the head in the down horizontal position You MUST secure the head with the locking pin before moving the machine to prevent the head unexpectedly springing up causing the machine to tip or fall Otherwise serious per...

Page 25: ... clockwise to firmly secure the workpiece in the vise jaws The workpiece is now ready to cut Using the Vise Figure 27 Using a machinist s square to adjust the vise perpendicular to the blade Scale Figure 28 Vise crank handle Vise Crank Handle The vise can hold workpieces for angle cuts ranging from 0 to 60 Tools Needed Qty Wrench or Socket 14mm 1 To adjust the vise for angle cuts do these steps 1 ...

Page 26: ...ER 2 Loosen the adjustment knob shown in Figure 30 and slide the blade guide as close to the workpiece as possible then re tighten the knob Figure 30 Blade guide adjustment knob Blade Guides Adjustment Knob The feed rate is controlled by the spring and handle shown in Figure 31 For Slower Feed Rate Twist the handle clockwise to add tension to the spring For Faster Feed Rate Twist the handle counte...

Page 27: ...peed A 78 FPM B 108 FPM C 180 FPM To change the blade speeds do these steps 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Unthread the V belt tension hex bolt to allow the motor to pivot see Figure 33 3 Raise the motor to relieve the belt tension and position the belt in the desired pulley alignment 4 Release the motor and let the motor weight tension the belt 5 Position the V belt tension hex bolt back again...

Page 28: ...oth Set The amount each tooth is bent left or right from the blade C Gauge The thickness of the blade D Blade Width The widest point of the blade measured from the tip of the tooth to the back edge of the blade E Tooth Rake The angle of the tooth from a line perpendicular to the length of the blade F Gullet Depth The distance from the tooth tip to the bottom of the curved area gullet G Tooth Pitch...

Page 29: ...g blades refer to Figure 35 for recommended blade tooth TPI and speed FPM based on the workpiece material Material TPI FPM Tool Steel Stainless Steel Bearing Bronze 24 78 Mild Steel Hard Brass Bronze 18 108 Soft Brass Aluminum Other Light Metals 14 180 Figure 35 Blade TPI and FPM chart Standard or Raker Skip or Skip Tooth Hook or Claw Variable Pitch VP Figure 36 Bandsaw blade tooth styles Figure 3...

Page 30: ...rease Check Blade Pitch thin curled short hard thick thick hard strong thick hard strong thin straight powdery thin curled tightly hard thin thin curled short hard thick thick hard strong thick hard strong thin straight powdery thin curled tightly hard thin thin curled short hard thick thick hard strong thick hard strong thin straight powdery thin curled tightly hard thin thin curled short hard th...

Page 31: ...h D4374 64 1 2 x 1 2 x 0 025 10 14 TPI Variable Pitch D4375 64 1 2 x 1 2 x 0 025 14 18 TPI Variable Pitch D4376 64 1 2 x 1 2 x 0 020 20 24 TPI Variable Pitch Model D2675 Safety Glasses Metal Frame Exceeding ANSI Z87 1 1989 standards for impact resistance these Safety Glasses offer outstanding eye protection and stylish good looks Wrap around side shields provide addi tional protection and a wide f...

Page 32: ...e the area clean to avoid contamination Lubricate the vice screw shown in Figure 39 with multi purpose gear grease Remove the cover on the gearbox shown in Figure 40 and coat the gears with multi purpose gear grease Figure 39 Vise screw Vise Screw Figure 40 Gearbox cover Gearbox Cover For optimum performance from this machine this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed Ongoing To maintain ...

Page 33: ...ut in which case blade will be installed in wrong direction Check to make sure blade teeth are facing toward workpiece as shown in Figure 42 after mounting to bandsaw Some blades will have a directional arrow as a guide 6 When blade is around both wheels adjust position so back of blade is against shoulder of wheels see Figure 43 7 Tighten tension knob so blade will not slip on wheels upon start u...

Page 34: ...ightening tracking hex bolt will move blade closer to shoulder of wheel Loosening bolt will move blade away from shoulder 7 Tension the blade 8 Reconnect the power and turn ON the bandsaw If blade tracks along shoulder of wheel without rubbing blade is tracking properly and this adjustment is completed If blade walks away from shoulder of wheel or hits shoulder turn bandsaw OFF disconnect from pow...

Page 35: ... finger pressure push against the side of the blade The blade should not move more than 0 004 Squaring Blade It is always a good idea during the life of your saw to check and adjust this setting This adjustment will improve your cutting results and extend the life of your blade To square the blade to the bed of the table do these steps 1 DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER 2 Separate the blade guides as...

Page 36: ...If the square does not evenly touch the blade but it does evenly touch the vise continue with the next step 4 Loosen the hex nuts that secure the eccentric bushings attached to the guide bearings 5 Adjust the bearings as necessary to force the blade to be 90 to the vise then re tighten the hex nuts 6 If any of the bearings are not touching the blade evenly loosen the hex nuts and adjust them so th...

Page 37: ...V belt tension hex bolt on the motor mounting plate to allow the motor to pivot see Figure 49 3 Open the pulley cover door to access the V belt as shown in Figure 50 4 Pivot the motor towards the gear box to release belt tension and remove the V belt 5 Replace the V belt and let the weight of the motor provide the tension 6 Secure the V belt tension bolt Changing V Belt Figure 49 V belt tension he...

Page 38: ...at fault 1 Use blade with correct properties for your type of cutting 2 Decrease feed rate 3 Replace bad V belt and re tension 4 Adjust blade tracking and tension 5 Replace loose pulley shaft 6 Test by rotating shaft rotational grinding loose shaft requires bearing replacement 7 Test repair replace Machine has vibration or noisy operation 1 V belt is slapping belt cover 2 V belt worn or loose 3 Pu...

Page 39: ... Blade Selection on Page 27 and adjust as required 3 Refer to Feed Rate on Page 24 and adjust as required 4 Increase the feed pressure and reduce the cutting speed 5 Replace the blade 6 Refer to Blade Tension on Page 33 and adjust as required Blade wears on one side 1 The blade guides are worn or mis adjusted 2 The blade guide slide bracket is loose 3 The wheels are out of alignment 1 Refer to Bla...

Page 40: ... but it may not match your machine Always use the wiring diagram inside the motor junction box CAPACITORS INVERTERS Some capacitors and power inverters store an electrical charge for up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from the power source To reduce the risk of being shocked wait at least this long before working on capacitors CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS You MUST follow the requirements at the beg...

Page 41: ... switch wiring Power Cord Figure 52 Start capacitor Wiring Diagram Neutral Hot Ground Switch Capacitor 35MFD 250VAC 110V Motor Ground 110V NEMA 5 15 As Recommended WARNING ACCIDENTAL INJURY HAZARD Disconnect power supply before adjustments setup or maintenance STOP Read Page 38 Before Wiring ...

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Page 43: ...15069 BLADE GUARD 26 X1715026 SWITCH PANEL 70 X1715070 HEX NUT M8 1 25 27 X1715027 ADJUSTING ROD SUPPORT 71 X1715071 FRONT BLADE WHEEL 28 X1715028 HAND WHEEL 72 X1715072 BLADE WHEEL BEARING COVER 30 X1715030 EXT RETAINING RING 13MM 73 X1715073 KEY 5 X 5 X 30 32 X1715032 LEADSCREW M16 4 X 358 75 X1715075 PHLP HD SCR M6 1 X 12 33 X1715033 VISE NUT M6 4 75 1 X1715075 1 MOTOR PLATE PIN 34 X1715034 FRO...

Page 44: ...5109 BLADE TENSION SLIDING GUIDES 175V2 X1715175V2 COTTER PIN M4 X 30 V2 09 17 110 X1715110 MOTOR PULLEY COVER 176V2 X1715176V2 AXLE V2 09 17 112 X1715112 V BELT 3L215 177 X1715177 CORNER BRACKET 113 X1715113 BLADE 1 2 X 025 X 64 1 2 178 X1715178 MACHINE ID LABEL 114 X1715114 FLAT WASHER 8MM 179 X1715179 READ MANUAL LABEL 117 X1715117 FLAT WASHER 6MM 180 X1715180 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL 118 X1715118 ...

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