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SHOPSMITH 11” BANDSAW
555943
Specifications
These specifications of the Shopsmith
Bandsaw give you an idea of its capabilities:
Capacities
The Bandsaw will cut stock up to 6" thick.
With the blade in the normal position, the
cutoff capacity is 10-1/2", which is the dis-
tance across the machine’s throat. However,
with the blade offset 30 degrees right, you can
cut off (freehand) any length of stock up to 3-
7/8" wide.
Available Blades
The Shopsmith Bandsaw accepts continuous-
loop blades 72" long and 1/16"-5/8" wide.
Shopsmith offers a variety of blades from 1/
16" wide to 5/8" wide for cutting wood, plas-
tics and nonferrous metals.
NOTE
To use a 1/16" blade with the Bandsaw, you
must install and use Cool Blocks (Part No.
555374).
Blade Mounting System
Bandsaw blades are mounted on two cast
aluminum wheels 11" in diameter. Both
wheels are covered with rubber tires to pro-
tect the teeth of the blades and provide trac-
tion. The idler (upper) wheel revolves on
needle bearings, while the drive (lower) wheel
revolves on sealed ball bearings. The blades
are tensioned by adjusting the position of the
idler wheel. Blade tracking is first set and
controlled by a preset roller bearing.
Table
The table surface is 13-1/2" x 15-1/2". The
table can be tilted from 0 degree to 45 degrees
right (away from the frame). If the table auto-
stop at “0”, which helps to quickly set the
table perpendicular to the blade.
Speed
The Bandsaw operates best at speeds be-
tween 700 rpm and 1,050 rpm. In “Feet Per
Minute” (fpm), the speed range is 2,000 fpm
to 3,000 fpm. If you use the Shopsmith Mark
V to power the Bandsaw, the speed range is
“Slow” to “D”.
Overall Dimensions and
Weight
Overall, the Shopsmith Bandsaw is 22" wide
(right to left), 30-3/8" high (top to bottom),
and 15" deep (front to back). It weighs 45
pounds.
Electrical Requirements
Circuit
With the Shopsmith Mark V as the power
source, the 1-1/8 hp motor develops 2 hp and
pulls 13-14amps and 115 volts on 60Hz elec-
tricity. The circuit should be rated at least 15
amps. If you use fuses, make sure they are of
the time-delay type.
With the Shopsmith Power Station as the
power source, the 3/4 continuous hp motor
pulls 10 amps and 115 volts on 60Hz electric-
ity. It will develop a maximum of 1hp. The
circuit should be rated at least 15amps. If you
use fuses, make sure they are of the time-
delay type.
With the Shopsmith Power Stand as the power
source, the 1/2hp motor pulls 7.8 amps. The
circuit should be rated at least 15 amps. The
motors run on 115 volts, 60Hz. If you use
fuses, make sure they are of the time-delay
type.
Grounding
The circuit you use should be properly
grounded to protect you from electrical shock.
The plugs on the Mark V, Power Station and
Power Stand have three prongs. The recep-
