Grizzly G0817, Owner'S Manual, Page: 68 / 88

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Model G0817 (Mfd. Since 05/16)
Aligning Wheels
The following adjustment was performed at the
factory and should not need to be performed
again unless there is a wheel alignment problem,
or one or more wheels are replaced.
When wheels are coplanar (see
Figure 105),
the bandsaw is more likely to cut straight without
wandering; and vibration, heat, and blade wear
are considerably decreased because the blade is
automatically balanced on the wheel.
Checking Wheel Alignment
1. Make "Coplanarity Gauge" shown in
Figures 105 & 106.
Note: For best results, straighten the 2x4
with a jointer before cutting. Alternatively,
you can cut the gauge out of a new sheet of
1
⁄
2
"–
3
⁄
4
" plywood using a tablesaw. The "facto-
ry edge" of the plywood will ensure a straight
and parallel gauge.
Figure 106. Dimensions of coplanarity gauge.
Side View
53"
3-
1
⁄
2
"
15"
15"
23"
1-
1
⁄
2
"
Bringing the wheel into alignment may require a
combination of shimming a wheel and adjusting
the position of the lower wheel shaft.
Items Needed Qty
53" Long 2x4 ..................................................... 1
Hex Wrenches 4 & 6 mm .............................1 Ea
Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1
Tape Measure .................................................... 1
Fine Ruler .......................................................... 1
Figure 105. Wheel alignment illustration.
or
Wheels parallel and
coplanar.
Wheels parallel, but
not coplanar.
Upper wheel is not
vertically aligned with
lower wheel.
Lower wheel is not
laterally aligned with
upper wheel.
Coplanarity Gauge