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[email protected] (Andrew Bell)

02/09/2003 8:55 AM

Delta Bandsaw Alignment

Hi,

I've got a Delta 14" bandsaw. I recently added a riser block. Now
the blade rides way to one side of the insert on the table. Sometimes
it touches the insert, which of course dulls the blade super-fast.

Should I just file the insert and forget it, or try to align the
wheels so that the blade runs right down the middle of the insert. If
the latter, any hints or suggestions on how to get the job done?

Thanks,

-- Andrew Bell
[email protected]


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"Swingman"

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

03/09/2003 1:41 PM

First, I would check to make sure that the riser block was installed and
aligned properly. A call to Delta seems to be in order on that score. If
that does not solve the problem, or if the saw is otherwise performing to
your satisfaction, I would buy a pack of plastic inserts. They are cheap and
can be cut to provide any clearance you want.

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"Andrew Bell" wrote in message

> I've got a Delta 14" bandsaw. I recently added a riser block. Now
> the blade rides way to one side of the insert on the table. Sometimes
> it touches the insert, which of course dulls the blade super-fast.
>
> Should I just file the insert and forget it, or try to align the
> wheels so that the blade runs right down the middle of the insert. If
> the latter, any hints or suggestions on how to get the job done?

DB

"David Binkowski"

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

03/09/2003 2:41 AM

I can't wait to see that !
Actually, I don't think zero clearance is as important with a bansaw,
but what about drilling small holes in the zero clearance insert (and
of course easing the edges so nothing snags) to allow dust to be
sucked in ?

I think I've seen pictures of the Laguna bandsaw that have some sort
of a perforated plate behind the insert. Maybe I'm wrong.

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"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Warning! If you thought dust collection was a problem with the big gap
> around the blade, you'll be appalled by what doesn't get pulled through a
> zero clearance cut in the plastic insert.
>
>
> "Clint Neufeld" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > At the place I bought my blades from (local woodworking shop) they had a
> > pack of cool-blocks and a plastic insert for my bandsaw. It's a zero
> > clearance insert, meaning it comes with no slot in it, and you cut it as
> you
> > put it in. Since it's soft plastic (UHMW?), you won't wreck any blades
> with
> > it. It will get torn up if your blade flutters, though.
>
>

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[email protected] (Andrew Bell)

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

03/09/2003 8:15 AM

"Michael Daly" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> I'm wondering about the alignment of the riser block. Is it made to
> fit in only one way or is it possible to flip it front/back or top/bottom?
> If it is, can flipping it realign the top wheel? I guess I'd expect to
> see the riser fit without messing up the blade alignment too much.
> Is it possible to shim the riser?
>

It's probably between 1/16" and 1/8" we're talking about here. I
looked at moving the table, but didn't remember an available
adjustment. I'll look again. That is the obvious fix, but I suppose
I could shim the riser a little at one side as well.

Thanks for the help.

-- Andrew Bell
[email protected]

Gs

"George"

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

02/09/2003 8:21 PM

Warning! If you thought dust collection was a problem with the big gap
around the blade, you'll be appalled by what doesn't get pulled through a
zero clearance cut in the plastic insert.


"Clint Neufeld" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> At the place I bought my blades from (local woodworking shop) they had a
> pack of cool-blocks and a plastic insert for my bandsaw. It's a zero
> clearance insert, meaning it comes with no slot in it, and you cut it as
you
> put it in. Since it's soft plastic (UHMW?), you won't wreck any blades
with
> it. It will get torn up if your blade flutters, though.

BA

Bay Area Dave

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

03/09/2003 8:10 PM

andrew! I had the same BS as you. the table position is movable. LOOK
AGAIN! I had the same issue--the blade hit the insert, even when it was
tracking correctly on the wheels. Since I don't have it today, I can't
go out to look at it, but trust me, if you loosen up the attachment
bolts it will move fore, aft, left, and right. GRAB A WRENCH!

DAVE

Andrew Bell wrote:

> "Michael Daly" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
>>I'm wondering about the alignment of the riser block. Is it made to
>>fit in only one way or is it possible to flip it front/back or top/bottom?
>>If it is, can flipping it realign the top wheel? I guess I'd expect to
>>see the riser fit without messing up the blade alignment too much.
>>Is it possible to shim the riser?
>>
>
>
> It's probably between 1/16" and 1/8" we're talking about here. I
> looked at moving the table, but didn't remember an available
> adjustment. I'll look again. That is the obvious fix, but I suppose
> I could shim the riser a little at one side as well.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> -- Andrew Bell
> [email protected]

MD

"Michael Daly"

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

03/09/2003 4:51 AM

On 2-Sep-2003, [email protected] (Andrew Bell) wrote:

> I've got a Delta 14" bandsaw. I recently added a riser block. Now
> the blade rides way to one side of the insert on the table. Sometimes
> it touches the insert, which of course dulls the blade super-fast.

I'm wondering about the alignment of the riser block. Is it made to
fit in only one way or is it possible to flip it front/back or top/bottom?
If it is, can flipping it realign the top wheel? I guess I'd expect to
see the riser fit without messing up the blade alignment too much.
Is it possible to shim the riser?

Mike

CN

"Clint Neufeld"

in reply to [email protected] (Andrew Bell) on 02/09/2003 8:55 AM

02/09/2003 5:43 PM

At the place I bought my blades from (local woodworking shop) they had a
pack of cool-blocks and a plastic insert for my bandsaw. It's a zero
clearance insert, meaning it comes with no slot in it, and you cut it as you
put it in. Since it's soft plastic (UHMW?), you won't wreck any blades with
it. It will get torn up if your blade flutters, though.

Clint

"Andrew Bell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I've got a Delta 14" bandsaw. I recently added a riser block. Now
> the blade rides way to one side of the insert on the table. Sometimes
> it touches the insert, which of course dulls the blade super-fast.
>
> Should I just file the insert and forget it, or try to align the
> wheels so that the blade runs right down the middle of the insert. If
> the latter, any hints or suggestions on how to get the job done?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -- Andrew Bell
> [email protected]


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