Woodstock W1686 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL W1686 SPINDLE SANDER Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Printed in Taiwan ONLINE M[...]

WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other maso[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................2 About Your New Sander ............................................................................2 Woodstock Service And Support ..................................................................2 Warranty And Retu[...]

INTRODUCTION -2- INTRODUCTION About Your New Sander Your new SHOP FOX ® W1686 has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reli- able operation. The Model W1686 is capable of a wide variety of sanding operations. Featur[...]

INTRODUCTION -3- INTRODUCTION Warranty And Returns Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from workman- ship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence o[...]

SAFETY -4- SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. Thoroughly read the instruction manual before operating your machine. Learn the applications, limitations and potential hazards of this machine. Keep manual in a safe, convenient place for futu[...]

SAFETY -5- 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, keep long hair tied up, etc. 15. Remove adjusting key[...]

SAFETY -6- Additional Safety Instructions For Sanders 1. Spindle Rotation: Always brace workpiece against the rotation of the sanding spindle. 2. Finger Safety: Always keep fingertips away from the moving spindle. 3. Sanding Rate: Always use light pressure when holding the workpiece against the sanding spindle. 5. Personal Safety Equipment: Always [...]

SAFETY -7- Avoiding Potential Injuries Figure B. Never touch a moving spindle. Figure A. Never sand a workpiece while holding it off the table surface.[...]

ELECTRICAL -8- ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Figure 1. Typical 110V 3-prong plug and receptacle. Extension Cords When it is necessary to use an extension cord, use the following guidelines: • Use cords rated for Hard Service • Never exceed a length of 100 feet • Use cords with 14 ga. wire or bigger (12 ga., 10 ga., etc.) • Ensure cord has a groun[...]

ELECTRICAL -9- Extension Cords We do not recommend using an extension cord with 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the placement of your machinery and installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords. If you must use an extension cord, make sure it is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. The extension cord must always contain a ground wi[...]

ASSEMBLY -10- INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL W1686 SPINDLE SANDER Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2002 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Printed in T[...]

ASSEMBLY -11- Spindle Sander Base 1 Spindle Sander Table 1 Sanding Spindles 10 Table Inserts 4 Spindle Wrench 1 Hardware Bag 1 Item Q t y . The following is a description of the components shipped with the SHOP FOX ® W1688. We recommended that the components be laid out in a similar fashion to those in Figure 3 . This will help in identification b[...]

ASSEMBLY -12- Clean Up The exposed, unpainted surfaces of the machine have been coated with an oil to prevent rust during shipment. This oil needs to be removed before operation. Use a solvent based degreaser to remove the oil. Never use flammables such as gas or other petro- leum-based solvents to clean your machine. These products have low flash [...]

ASSEMBLY -13- General The main components of the SHOP FOX ® W1686 are assembled at the factory; however, some assembly is required. Table/Trunnion To attach the table/trunnion assembly: 1. With the assistance of a helper, carefully lift the table/trunnion assembly onto the top of the sander base. 2. Align the mounting holes in the trunnions with t[...]

ASSEMBLY -14- Dust Port Connect a dust collector to the 4" dust port on the back of the sander as shown in Figure 5 . If you do not have a dust collection system, you can buy adapters to allow hook-up to a shop vac- uum. Although not as adequate as a dust collec- tor, a shop vacuum will help reduce the amount of uncontained dust and debris. Fi[...]

ASSEMBLY -15- Sanding Spindle The Model W1686 is supplied with ten rubber sanding spindles. Use the larger diameter spin- dles for sanding large sweeping curves and the smaller spindles for sanding more intricate curves. When not in use, the spindles are stored on racks located on each side of the machine base as shown in Figure 6 . Each spindle is[...]

ASSEMBLY -16- Figure 9. (Table removed for clarity only) Use an adjustable wrench to hold the jam nuts stationary during spindle removal. Figure 10. (Table removed for clarity only) Use the supplied spindle wrench to loosen the retainer nut on the base of the spindle while holding the adjustable wrench. To remove the spindle: 1. Use an adjustable w[...]

ASSEMBLY -17- Sanding Sleeve The Model W1686 is supplied with 10 sanding sleeves. Use coarse (low #) grits for fast materi- al removal and a rough finish. Use fine (high #) grits for slower material removal and a smoother finish. When changing from a coarse sleeve to a finer sleeve on a particular sanding project, never increase the grit number by [...]

ASSEMBLY -18- Table Insert The Model W1686 is supplied with three differ- ent sized table inserts. The inserts are designed to reduce the gap between the spindle and the table opening. The hole in each insert is oblong to allow clearance when the table is in the tilt- ed position. To install the table insert: 1. Determine which table insert is best[...]

ADJUSTMENTS -19- ADJUSTMENTS Figure 15. Loosen the locking handles on the trunnions. Locking Handle (1 of 2) Retainer Screw Positive Stop Bolt There is a positive stop bolt located under the back right-hand side of the table. When adjust- ed correctly, this stop allows the table to be returned square to the spindle with speed and accuracy. To adjus[...]

ADJUSTMENTS -20- NOTICE When tilting the table towards the back of the machine, the positive stop bolt must be removed completely. Be sure to recalibrate the positive stop bolt whenever it is moved or removed. Figure 17. Use a machinist square to adjust the table square to the spindle. 2 . Using a machinist square, bring the table sur- face square [...]

OPERATIONS -21- OPERATIONS Test Run Once assembly is complete, the machine is ready for a test run. The purpose of a test run is to identify any unusual noises and vibrations. To test run the machine: 1. Turn the machine on. Be sure to have your finger poised to turn the machine off if there is a problem. 2. Once the machine is running, listen for [...]

OPERATIONS -22- NOTICE Frequent cleaning can go a long way towards getting the most life from your sanding sleeves. Refer to the Maintenance section for complete instructions on cleaning sanding sleeves. Figure 18. The Model W1686 is best suited for smoothing the curved cuts made by a band- saw or jigsaw. Standard Sanding Procedures The Model W1686[...]

OPERATIONS -23- Bevel Sanding Procedures Adjust the table to the desired angle and secure it into position with the trunnion lock handles as shown in Figure 19 . With the sander turned off, rotate the spindle by hand to ensure it does not make contact with the table insert. When marking the finish line on your workpiece, always mark on the outside,[...]

MAINTENANCE -24- MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1686 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it. Check for the following condi- tions and repair or replace when necessary. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. 4. Damaged sa[...]

MAINTENANCE -25- Sanding Sleeves As sanding sleeves are used, they will quickly become "loaded" with saw dust. If not removed, this saw dust will harden on the abrasive sur- face, rendering the sleeve useless. Routinely clean the sanding sleeves with a rubber gum abrasive cleaner ( Figure 21 ) such as the PRO- STIK ® cleaners available f[...]

The following pages contain parts diagrams/lists and a warranty card for your SHOP FOX ® Model W1686. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational informa- tion, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will be glad to help you. If you have comments dealing specifically wi[...]

W1686 Spindle Sander WHITE RED BLACK YELLOW MOTOR WIRES 110 VOLT GREEN (GROUND) TO 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY RED WHITE BLACK YELLOW MOTOR WIRES 220VOLT GREEN (GROUND) TO 220 VOLT POWER SUPPLY NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, BESIDES THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE COLORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED. Disconnect power f[...]

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001 XPN07 HEX NUT 10-24 002 X1686002 SPECIAL CAP SCRW 5 / 16 "-18 x 1" 003 XPW02 FLAT WASHER 3 / 8 " 004 X1686004 SPACER 005 X1686005 NAME PLATE 006 X1686006 INSERT 4 1 / 8 " 007 X1686007 DUST COVER 008 XPK22M KEY 5 x 5 x 24mm 010 X1686010 MOUNTING PLATE 011 X1686011 TABLE 012 X1686012 INSERT, 1 3 / 4 " x 2" 013 X16860[...]

070 X1686070 POINTER 071 X1686071 POINTER MOUNT 072 X1686072 CABINET 073 X1686073 SPINDLE HOLDER 074 X1686074 SPINDLE HOLDER 075 X1686075 DOOR 076 X1686076 LOCK HANDLE 077 X1686077 SCALE 078 X1686078 RIVET 079 X1686079 OIL BREATHER 080 X1686080 KNOB 1 ⁄ 4 " - 20 X 1" 081 X1686081 GASKET 082 X1686082 SWITCH 083 X1686083 CORD, SWITCH TO M[...]

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