Blade Lead - Grizzly G1019Z Instruction Manual

The table can be shifted side to side to properly
align the miter slot and the blade:
1. Loosen the 6 trunnion bolts underneath the
table.
2. Use the largest width blade available
installed in the machine. Lay a straightedge
along side the blade and inspect it closely to
make sure it is parallel to the blade. Make
sure there is no deflection of the blade from
the straightedge. Measure the distance
between the edge of the miter gauge slot
and the straightedge at points A and B. See
Figure 21. Distance A should be approxi-
mately equal to distance B. Adjust the table
slightly until these distances are equal.
3. Secure the table and ensure that unwanted
shifting did not occur during retightening.
After all adjustments are made, cut a test
piece of wood using the miter gauge and
measure to see if the cut was square. If it
wasn't, adjust the table accordingly until you
can cut a test piece of wood square.
Table
Table Insert
Figure 21. Squaring table to blade.
The table should also be 90° to the back of the
blade. If the table is not perpendicular to the back
of the blade, shim the table in the desired direc-
tion with washers. Remove the trunnion bolts and
add washers between the table and trunnion so
the table tilts in the desired direction. Electrical
washers are very thin and will allow fine adjust-
ment.
Model G1019Z 14" Bandsaw
Blade lead occurs when you are attempting a
straight cut and the blade wanders to one side or
the other. This usually happens (1) if the blade
tension isn't correct, (2) if the teeth are dull on one
side, or (3) if the teeth are heavier on one side of
the blade than the other.
If you don't have time to switch blades or readjust
your bandsaw, you can temporarily compensate
for blade lead by slightly rotating your table. To do
this, rotate the table to match the angle that your
blade is leading. Your purpose in doing this is to
"trick" your bandsaw into cutting straight.
If you are having blade lead problems with your
miter gauge, do the same thing by slightly rotating
your table so the miter slot matches the angle that
the blade is leading.
Miter Slot

Blade Lead

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