SHOPSMITH 11” BANDSAW
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Problem
Solution
Possible Cause
Upper blade guide difficult
to adjust up and down.
Blade Guides and
Roller Bearings
Upper blade guide will not
lock in position.
Upper blade guide’s roller
bearing is more than 1/64"
away from the blade.
Upper blade guide’s roller
bearing lifts the blade off
the lower bearing.
Guide blocks are scored or
damaged.
Blade does not run in the
center of the roller bearings.
Blade
Blade “ticks” or knocks
while running.
Ripped or resawn boards
have taper or bevel.
Blade makes a scraping
sound.
Blade breaks.
Too much spring tension on guide post.
Guide post needs lubrication.
Not enough spring tension on guide post.
Guide post set too far back.
Guide post set too far forward.
Blade guides not properly aligned.
Blade twisting in guides.
Roller bearings not centered behind blade.
Blade or weld is damaged.
Blade twisted or bent in one spot.
Workpiece fed improperly.
Table not square.
Blade rubbing against guides.
Blade tension set too high.
Feed rate too fast.
Cutting corner too tight for blade.
Blade dull or worn.
Re-adjust tension on guide post.
Lubricate guide post with graphite.
Readjust tension on guide post.
Adjust position and/or tilt of guide
post by adjusting brass screw.
Adjust position and/or tilt of guide
post by adjusting brass screw.
Resurface guide blocks and re-align
blade guides.
Resurface guide blocks.
Loosen roller bearing mounts and
center bearings.
Stop machine immediately. Examine
blade and replace if damaged.
Remove blade and straighten. Re-
place blade if damaged.
Feed workpiece carefully. Avoid side
pressure.
Square table.
Re-align blade guides.
Reduce tension to proper setting.
Feed stock more slowly. Do not force
cut.
Make relief cuts or narrower blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Blade binds in the cut.
Cutting corner too tight for blade.
Stock improperly cured.
Blade dull or worn.
Make relief cuts or use narrower blade.
Use properly cured stock.
Sharpen or replace blade.
