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14-Twelve

Part No. MBAND1412-175

LAGUNA TOOLS

17101 Murphy Ave.

Irvine, California 92614

Ph: 800.234.1976

www.lagunatools.com

Bandsaw Manual

Summary of Contents for 14-Twelve Bandsaw

Page 2: ...saws and combination machines Through my hands on experience I work hard to make our machines better I strive to give you machines that inspire you to create works of art Machines that are a joy to ru...

Page 3: ...EN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area 6 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 7 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and sa...

Page 4: ...rious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be...

Page 5: ...vice personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs...

Page 6: ...3 Grounded cord connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating of 150 250 volts inclusive This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like th...

Page 7: ...10 Introduction to your machine 10 Parts of the bandsaw 13 Where to locate your machine 17 Unpacking your machine 17 Assembly and set up 18 Testing the bandsaw 26 Using the bandsaw 36 Maintenance and...

Page 8: ...or performed other than from by Laguna Tools Inc on any Laguna Tools Inc woodworking machine Warranty may be voided upon the addition of such noted tools and or modifications determined on a case by c...

Page 9: ...33 3 16 x 20 1 2 843mm x 521mm Weight gross 275 lbs 125 kg Weight net 258 lbs 117 kg Package size 22 7 8 x 22 7 8 x 55 581mm x 581mm x 1397mm Mobility kit Optional Industrial work light Optional Notes...

Page 10: ...e noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver You must then contact the seller within 24 hours This bandsaw is designed to give you years of safe service Read this owner...

Page 11: ...er the bandsaw especially when cutting small pieces The unique feature of the bandsaw is that the work piece can be rotated around the blade creating a curve It is the tool most often used when curves...

Page 12: ...12 Fence parts and hand wheel Fence guide bar Table ratchet handles Fence lock knob Feet screws T handle Fence bar parts and fixings Table Fixings Note The mobility kit and light are optional...

Page 13: ...14 Optional mobility kit 6 Blade tracking window 15 Optional light 7 Cast iron table 16 Blade guide shaft lock knob 8 Blade guide adjustment hand wheel 17 110v power socket 9 Blade guide 18 Flywheel T...

Page 14: ...ilt assembly vertically The vertical action compresses a spring that ensures that the blade tension is constant and will not change dramatically as the blade length increases due to the heat generated...

Page 15: ...ed to the cast knuckle with three screws that when loosened allow the fence to be adjusted for drift The fence is attached to the fence attachment casting with two studded knobs that allow the fence t...

Page 16: ...flywheel powers the blade and pulls the blade down through the work piece The top wheel has two functions One function is to balance or track the blade on the wheels and the second one is to tension t...

Page 17: ...ur saw for scrollwork this may not be important but should be considered at this stage 2 Adequate lighting The better the lighting the more accurate and safely you will be able to work 3 Solid floor Y...

Page 18: ...supplied 2 Turn the assembly upside down and fit the feet one per corner as shown The height of the feet is not important as they have to be adjusted once the stand is fitted to the bandsaw It is reco...

Page 19: ...ility front wheel screwed onto the shaft The mobility kit consists of a front swivel wheel and two wheels at the back of the bandsaw 1 Fit the support bracket This will hold the bracket in position it...

Page 20: ...djusted to suit the stand 3 Fit the spring onto the shaft and then screw the wheel onto the shaft 5 Fit the back mobility wheel bracket level with the base of the stand as shown Note Do not fit the tw...

Page 21: ...nimum of 8 off the ground The motor must be supported or the bandsaw will tip over Other people find it easer to lift the bandsaw onto the assembled stand Regardless of the option that you choose you...

Page 22: ...andsaw with one person but far easier if you have two people one to lift the table and one to guide the trunion clamp studs Tilt blanking disc Tilt stop bolt Table tilt hole Tilt blanking disc The tab...

Page 23: ...tchet handles Adjusting the table for square to the blade is covered latter in the manual Loosen the clamping screw so that the handle can slide on the shaft Align the screw with the flat on the shaft...

Page 24: ...hten the bolts as the position of the rule will have to be adjusted to suit the blade which will be detailed latter in the manual Spacer Fence bar Fence support Fence support lock knob Fence support F...

Page 25: ...e table The screw is adjustable to compensate for ware Note The fence clamp screw is shown removed The machine is supplied with a removable table insert that is held in position with a screw The table...

Page 26: ...le along the top of the bandsaw Ensure that the cable is not over the vertical shaft hole as it could be damaged when the shaft exits the hole Read and understand the instruction manual before operati...

Page 27: ...e Do not attempt to saw stock that does not have a flat surface facing down unless a suitable support is used 15 Use a push stick at the end of a cut This is the most dangerous time because the cut is...

Page 28: ...ward the machine The motor should have the power removed and slowed down 10 If the switches fail to operate correctly do not use the machine until the fault has been corrected 11 Remove the Safety Plu...

Page 29: ...e while you are fitting tracking and tensioning the blade 5 Uncoil the blade Remember to use gloves and safety glasses The blade may have dirt or oil on it so use a clean rag to clean the blade by pul...

Page 30: ...they cannot damage the tire The disadvantage is that the wheel is crowned and the blade is not tensioned in the center of the band which gives the blade a tendency to wobble or flutter The advantage o...

Page 31: ...ches when you tension it Each blade manufacturer uses a different type of steel with different tensile strength This means that each type of steel has a different rate of stretch For example if you bu...

Page 32: ...ast Note The upper flywheel has a spring that is used to keep a constant pressure on the blade during use As the blade cuts heat is generated which causes the blade length to expand The spring compens...

Page 33: ...the guide blocks as detailed later and run the blade by hand through the guide blocks for at least two complete revolutions 2 The weld on a new blade may not be perfectly aligned and the misalignment...

Page 34: ...d the side guides should be parallel with the blade If they have been moved out of adjustment adjust as follows Loose the side guides and move out as far as possible Loosen the guide assembly and move...

Page 35: ...piece of paper of similar thickness between the guide blocks and the blade Gently bring both side guides toward the blade so that slight pressure is exerted on the blade Tighten the clamp screws and r...

Page 36: ...many of advantages such as superior surface finish to the cut thin kerf low wood waste can be re sharpened will cut hard woods and has a long life Ripping is a cut made with the grain of the wood The...

Page 37: ...cedure 2 Using a piece of scrap wood make a cut while holding the wood against the fence Stop the cut in the middle of the wood 3 Look at the position of the back of the blade within the saw cut The b...

Page 38: ...fence to the rail 2 Measure the distance from the front of the blade to the fence 3 Check the distance indicated on the rule 4 Loosen the clamp bolts and adjust the rule 5 Tighten the clamp bolts and...

Page 39: ...the correct blade is important as it is the first step in attaining good bandsaw performance The most frequently asked question is How do I decide on the correct blade to use The answer is not simple...

Page 40: ...required For example exotic hardwoods such as ebony and rosewood require blades with a finer pitch than American hardwoods such as oak or maple Soft wood such as pine will quickly clog the blade decre...

Page 41: ...e for soft woods but will not last when cutting hard woods The smaller the angle the less aggressive the tooth the slower the cut and the harder must be the wood that the blade is suitable to cut Hook...

Page 42: ...ded with a stone As the machine is supplied with Laguna ceramic guides this is not imperative because the ceramic will round the back of the blade as it is used However if you decide that you want to...

Page 43: ...ch is too fine too many teeth per inch 5 Certain woods will dull a steel blade very quickly especially tropical hardwoods teak koa etc Other woods with a high silicon content will also dull the blade...

Page 44: ...cut with a 3 16 blade A pencil eraser is the size of the tightest turn that you can make with a 1 8 blade After a while you won t even need an object to size the possible curve of a blade because you...

Page 45: ...ck and 2 o clock positions Step 1 Slowly twist the top of the blade away from your body Step 2 Bring your hands together to form two loops while folding down Step 3 Continue rotating the blade until y...

Page 46: ...at the top while holding the bottom of the blade with your foot teeth still facing away from you Grasp the blade with your hand twisting your arm such that your elbow is facing away from your body St...

Page 47: ...your right hand down As the blade starts to fold move your hands closer together while tilting your left hand to the right and your right hand to the left The blade will fall into three coils A variat...

Page 48: ...ncavity in the tire The deformation makes it hard to track the blades and for this reason it is important to maintain the original shape of the tire The best way to clean the tire surface and maintain...

Page 49: ...ension the drive belt and tighten the motor clamping bolts Note It is better to replace the drive belt early than to have a breakdown during an important job Note Take great care not to damage the bea...

Page 50: ...has occurred 1 Four clamping bolts and two Allen jacking screws are provided 2 Slightly loosen the clamping bolts 3 Tightening the top Allen screw will bring the guide forward Loosening the bottom All...

Page 51: ...justed correctly Upper guide shaft is tight or l 1 Clean and lubricate 2 Adjust rack and pinion 3 Bent rack Replace the rack slows down during a cut 1 Loose drive belt Re tension the belt 2 Dull blade...

Page 52: ...he correct pitch 3 Guides too tight Adjust the guides 4 Wood too hard for the selected blade Change the blade 5 Blade too thick for the diameter of the wheels Change the blade 1 Machine not level on t...

Page 53: ...53 Electrical Drawing...

Page 54: ...54 Industrial Work Light Optional Exploded View Drawings and Parts List...

Page 55: ...55 Lower Wheel And Motor Assembly...

Page 56: ...56 Stand Assembly...

Page 57: ...57 Table and Fence Assembly...

Page 58: ...58 Upper and Lower Blade Guides Assembly...

Page 59: ...59 Upper Wheel Assembly...

Page 60: ...60 Wheel System Optional...

Page 61: ...D1412 175 11 1412 111 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 3 2 PBAND1412 175 12 1412 112 Flat Washer 3 8 8 PBAND1412 175 13 1412 113 Upper Wheel Bracket Base 1 PBAND1412 175 14 1412 114 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut 3 8 16...

Page 62: ...her 1 4 4 PBAND1412 175 43 1412 143 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 44 1412 144 Hand wheel 1 PBAND1412 175 45 1412 145 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 PBAND1412 175 46 1412 146 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 47 14...

Page 63: ...ge Right 2 1412 125 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M5x0 8x35 2 1412 125 4 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut M5x0 8 2 PBAND1412 175 2 25 1412 225 Lower Door 1 PBAND1412 175 2 26 1412 226 Lock Knob 2 PBAND1412 175 2 27...

Page 64: ...412 175 3 5 1412 305 Socket Head Cap Screw 5 16 18x3 4 3 PBAND1412 175 3 6 1412 213 Lock Washer 5 16 10 PBAND1412 175 3 7 1412 307 Fence Head 1 PBAND1412 175 3 8 1412 308 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 3 9...

Page 65: ...sher 5 16 1 PBAND1412 175 3 40 1412 340 Lock Handle 1 Upper And Lower Blade Guides Assembly PBAND1412 175 4 1 1412 401 Lock Knob 1 PBAND1412 175 4 2 1412 208 Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 4 3...

Page 66: ...Button Screw 1 4 20x1 2 2 PBAND1412 175 4 37 1412 437 Base 1 PBAND1412 175 4 38 1412 438 Special Bolt 2 PBAND1412 175 4 39 1412 439 Wrench 2 Stand Assembly PBAND1412 175 5 1 1412 501 Hex Cap Screw 3...

Page 67: ...1412 617 Socket Head Button Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 PBAND1412 175 6 18 1412 618 Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 19 1412 619 Spacer 2 PBAND1412 175 6 20 1412 620 Support Plate 1 PBAND1412 175 6 21 1412 621 Support...

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