laguna LT14 series, User Manual

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Tracking position of the blade on the wheels
Tracking large blades
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There has been a lot of discussion on the position that the blade should be on the wheels.
One group of people recommends that with large blades you should track the blade so that
the teeth hang just over the front edge of the rubber. The second group recommends that
all blades, regardless of their size, should run in the center of the wheel. The advantage of
running the large blades with the teeth not contacting the rubber of the wheel is that 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 of running large blades on the center of the wheels is that they are
tensioned in the center of the band and have fewer tendencies to wobble and flutter. The
disadvantage is that blades with a large set on the teeth have a tendency to damage the
rubber of the tire. This does not have a great effect on the performance of the bandsaw, as
all blades are running on the center section of the tire, which is not affected. We
recommend that you balance all blades on the center of the wheels for optimum
performance and a smoother cut.
Adjusting the blade guides
Introduction
Welcome to a new era in bandsawing. You have
purchased a bandsaw with a revolutionary blade guide
system that is designed to give you years of safe, high-
quality bandsawing. Most blade guides are designed to
support the blade on the sides and either above or below
the side guides the back of the blade. This can allow the
blade to twist as pressure from the wood being cut pushes
against the back blade guide. The Laguna Guide
eliminates this by supporting the blade above and below
the back blade guide, giving the blade unsurpassed
stability. The Laguna Guide also incorporates patented
ceramic as the blade support material. The advantage of
this material is its ability to resist wear, and with care, it should give years of safe service.
Please read the following notes, as they will assist you in getting the optimum
performance from your Laguna Guide system.
1.
As with the roller guide systems, the Laguna Guide system will damage your blade if it is
not adjusted correctly. The guide blocks must not come in contact with the teeth of the
blade. It is advisable to run the blade by hand with the guide blocks completely clear of the
blade, and only when you are completely sure that the blade is running consistently in the
correct position, then adjust the surround guide blocks as detailed in this manual.
2. When fitting a new blade to your bandsaw, adjust the guide blocks and run the blade by
hand through the guide blocks for at least two complete revolutions.
Upper guide