Model T1213 Resaw Drift Bar Instructions
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MODEL T1213 RESAW DRIFT BAR INSTRUCTIONS For questions or help with this product contact Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or [email protected] Introduction Recommended Tools The Model T1213 Resaw Drift Bar is designed Drill w/Guide or Drill Press ................................ 1 3 to help reduce blade lead (cut drift) by creating Drill Bit ⁄8" ......................................................... 1 a pivot point on the resaw fence that provides Center Punch..................................................... 1 more control during resaw operations. It can be Tape Measure .................................................... 1 7 installed on any resaw fence at least 5 ⁄8" tall. Installation NOTICE 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! Installation of Model T1213 requires per- 2. Install a blade suitable for resaw operations. manent modification of your resaw fence! We suggest widest possible blade for your Before installing Model T1213, make sure machine with 2–4 TPI (hook or skip teeth) blade guides clear the top of resaw fence that is sharp and clean. 1 by at least ⁄2". 3. Install resaw fence and move it up to blade. If resaw fence is adjustable forward/back, make sure blade is centered lengthwise on resaw fence. 1 4. Mark top of resaw fence exactly ⁄4" forward of blade teeth (see Figure 2). 13 5. Mark a point exactly ⁄16" below mark made in Step 4 (see Figure 2). Center Mark 1 Figure 1. Model T1213 Resaw Drift Bar. ⁄4" Specifications 13 Weight .........................................................2 lbs. ⁄16" 1 1 Dimensions ......................................6 ⁄4"L x 1 ⁄4"D 7 Minimum Fence Height .................................5 ⁄8" Blade Resaw Drill Fence Here Figure 2. Location of center mark and hole point. COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2017 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #ES19023 PRINTED IN TAIWAN V1.10.17 6. Remove resaw fence from bandsaw. 6. If necessary for cutting operation, support ends of board with saw stand or roller stand. 7. Use center punch to score a point at mark 3 made in Step 5 and drill ⁄8" hole through 7. Turn bandsaw ON. resaw fence. 8. Slowly feed workpiece completely through Note: Use drill press or handheld drill with blade. Use drift bar as a pivot point to control guide to make sure hole is drilled perpendicu- cut, as shown in Figure 4. lar to resaw fence. Note: The drift bar allows you to steer your 8. Insert adjustable handle with fender wash- workpiece while cutting to quickly correct er through back of resaw fence (refer to blade lead and keep blade aligned with cut Parts Breakdown drawing). line. 9. Make sure drift bar is flat against resaw fence and straight up and down. Blade Operation Blade Guides 1. Install resaw fence with drift bar. Drift Cut Line Mark 2. Mark cut line from front to back on top of Bar workpiece (see Figure 3). Workpiece 3. Lower bandsaw blade guides as close to workpiece as possible (see Figure 3). 4. Adjust resaw fence so blade aligns with mark Figure 4. Resawing with drift bar. made in Step 2 and center of drift bar is set 1 ⁄4" forward of blade teeth (see Figure 3). Parts Breakdown & List 3 Blade Blade Drift Guides Bar Blade 1/4" Resaw Fence 2 1 Cut Line Drift Mark Bar Workpiece REF PART # DESCRIPTION Figure 3. Workpiece positioned to cut using 1 PT1213001 ADJ HANDLE 65L, M8-1.25 X 25 resaw fence with drift bar. 2 PT1213002 FENDER WASHER 8MM 3 PT1213003 RESAW DRIFT BAR 6-1/4" X 1-1/4" 5. Lock rip fence and resaw fence in position. -2- BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store. π.