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SHOPSMITH 11” BANDSAW
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Kerf jams with sawdust-un-
able to backtrack.
Blade teeth scrape the guide
blocks.
Blade hits the table insert.
Table
Table is difficult to tilt.
Table is not square to the flat
of the blade, or not tilted as
indicated.
Miter gauge slots are not
aligned with the flat of the
blade.
Table “pitched” (Not square
to the back of the blade).
Table will not tilt a full 45
degrees.
Table insert is not flush with
the table top.
Table wobbles or moves.
Backtracking too fast or out of a long cut. Never
backtrack more than 1".
Stock improperly cured.
Blade guides too far forward.
Blade twisting during cut.
Backtracking too fast or out of a long cut. Never
backtrack more than 1".
Trunnions need lubrication.
Foreign material on trunnions.
Table mounted improperly.
Auto-stop or tilt indicator out of alignment.
Table mounted improperly.
One side of table too low. (Note: a slight pitch is
normal.)
Table mounted improperly.
Impacted sawdust or foreign material on trun-
nions.
Sawdust under insert.
Insert bent or warped.
Tilt lock not secure.
Trunnions not secure.
Turn off machine, let blade stop, then
backtrack.
Use properly cured stock.
Re-align blade guides.
Make relief cuts or use narrower
blade.
Turn off machine, let blade stop, then
backtrack.
Lubricate trunnions with graphite.
Remove table and clean trunnions.
Loosen trunnion bolts and re-align
table.
Square table to blade. Re-align auto-
stop and tilt indicator.
Loosen trunnion bolts and re-align
table.
If pitch interferes with work, use flat
washers or shims under table to raise
low side.
Loosen trunnion bolts and re-align
table.
Clean trunnions.
Clean out sawdust from under in-
sert.
Place insert on flat, hard surface and
tap with mallet to flatten. Or-replace
insert.
Tighten tilt lock.
Tighten trunnion bolts.
