laguna DriftMaster Manual

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DriftMaster Fence System

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LAGUNA TOOLS

2072 Alton Parkway

Irvine, California 92606

Ph: 800.234.1976

www.lagunatools.com

Model Number: ABAND1000-0180

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Page 1 DriftMaster Fence System Manual LAGUNA TOOLS 2072 Alton Parkway Irvine, California 92606 Ph: 800.234.1976 Model Number: ABAND1000-0180 www.lagunatools.com © 2017, Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Page number Safety Rules Limited warranty Specification sheet Receiving your drift master Introduction to the drift master Parts of the drift master Unpacking your drift master What you will receive with the drift master Assembly and setup Using the drift master Drift master controls Adjusting the fence for drift...
Page 3: Safety Rules
Safety Rules As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the operation and use. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. If you have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor.
Page 4: Limited Warranty
Machines sold through dealers must be registered with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers’...
Page 5: Specification Sheet
All damage must be noted on the delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then contact the seller (Laguna Tools) within 24 hours. Introduction to the drift master.
Page 6: Parts Of The Drift Master
Parts of the drift master.
Page 7 1. Fence. 2. Lateral adjusting handle. 3. Fence support shaft. 4. Drift adjusting disc. 5. Drift release handle. 6. Drift pivot handle. 7. Fence support table. 8. Universal bracket. 9. Fence lateral clamp knob. 10. Nut special. 11. Fence clamp handles. 12.
Page 8: Unpacking Your Drift Master
Drift pivot clamp. The drift pivot clamp clamps the fence to a pivot. The fence pivots about the shaft while the drift is adjusted. Fence support table. The fence support table is constructed from cast iron and supports the fence and other components of the system.
Page 9: What You Will Receive With The Drift Master
Note. If you have any doubt about the described procedure, seek professional assistance. Do not attempt any procedure that you feel is unsafe or that you do not have the physical capability of achieving. Packed Drift master Cleaning the drift master. Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or a similar solvent.
Page 10: Assembly And Setup
Mounting studs Main assembly Assembly and setup. The drift master can fit on most band saws, either using the existing holes on the side of the band saw table or by drilling two holes. The first part of this manual covers fitting the drift master using existing holes. Note.
Page 11 Nut special Universal Mounting bracket bolt Fit the mounting bolts to the universal brackets but do not fully tighten. Fit the universal brackets to the table with the nut special on the inside of the table but do not fully tighten. The nuts are designed so that no wrench is needed on the inside of the table.
Page 12 If you are fitting the drift master on your own, it is recommended that the table be removed to reduce the weight and ease assembly. If you have help with the assembly, you can skip the removal process. Allen screw Remove the Allen screw from the end plate and remove the plate.
Page 13 Shaft shown fitted to the universal mounting brackets Using a 19 mm socket wrench, fit the shaft to the two fixing bolts in the holes that you have selected. The holes have tapered threads, and the bolts will jam into the tapers. This is important, as it will enable you to tighten the lock nuts at a later stage, and depending on your configuration, you may not have access to the back of the universal mounting bracket.
Page 14 will have to be fine-tuned once the fence is fitted. Slide the fence onto the clamp plate and snug tight the fence with the clamp levers. Fence 1/16 inch material With the fence over the front universal mounting bracket, lay a piece of material approx 1/16-inch thick on the table under the fence.
Page 15 Using an engineer’s square, check that the fence is square to the table. If the fence needs adjustment, tap the universal mounting bracket either up or down until the fence is square. Fully tighten the lock nut and the mounting bolt. Drift master assembled Mounting without the use of brackets.
Page 16 Note. For fine adjusting the fence to the band saw table, you will probably have to elongate the holes either up or down. Dimension 1.578 inches [40 mm] 4.968 inches [126.2 mm] 2.656 inches [67.5 mm] 8.062 inches [204.78 mm] 6.453 inches [164 mm] As you can see, there is far more work involved in not using the universal brackets, and thought is required if you undertake this option.
Page 17 Double nuts Nuts with special nuts Fit the two nuts onto the stud (or nut with nut special) and tighten together. Fit the studs to the two fixing holes in the shaft that you have selected. The holes have tapered threads, and the studs will jam into the tapers. This is important, as it will enable you to tighten the nuts at a later stage.
Page 18 Support table Fit the support table to the shaft as detailed earlier. Elongate the holes so that the fence support table is approximately level with the top of the band saw table and snug tight the lock nuts. You do not have to fully tighten at this stage, as the shaft will have to be fine- tuned once the fence is fitted.
Page 19: Using The Drift Master
It is not important that the fence is flush with the support table, but it is an advantage, as it will mean that the gap under the fence will be maintained when you change from the low to the high position. Drift master shown with universal brackets Engineers square Using an engineer’s square, check that the fence is square to the table.
Page 20 Handle fitted on the Right hand side 2. While holding the handle, loosen the nut and remove the handle. The handle fits onto two flats on a threaded bush. Try not to rotate the handle with the nut removed, as this will change the clearance between the nut and the threaded bush.
Page 21: Drift Master Controls
8. Fit the handle, washer and nut. Tighten the nut while holding the handle. Rotate the handle and check that it runs smoothly and that there is not excessive backlash when going from one direction to the other. If it feels tight or there is excessive backlash, remove the nut and handle. Rotate the bush out slightly if the rotation is tight, or rotate the bush in if there is excessive backlash.
Page 22 Drift adjusting disc Table lock lead screw engage/disengage lever Table lock. The table lock clamps the table to the shaft and must be released prior to adjusting the fence. Drift adjusting disc. With the fence drift release handle and the pivot handle in the unlocked position, the drift adjusting disc can adjust the drift angle of the fence.
Page 23 Drift pivot handle Drift release Drift bar Fence clamp bar handle Drift release handle. The drift release handle clamps the fence in the required angle and must be in the unlocked position while drift is being adjusted. Drift pivot knob. The drift pivot handle clamps the fence to a pivot.
Page 24: Adjusting The Fence For Drift
Adjusting the fence for drift. There are several methods of adjusting the fence for drift. Two methods are covered in this manual, but it must be noted that Laguna tools recommends Method 2, as it is far easer, quicker and more accurate.
Page 25 Method 2 (recommended method). 1. Set the fence parallel with the blade by loosening the drift release and drift pivot clamps and adjusting the drift adjusting disc. Clamp the drift release and drift pivot clamps. It is not important that it is exact, as you will be readjusting later in the procedure.
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance. All tools and machines require regular maintenance, and the drift master is no exception. This section details the general maintenance and care of your drift master. In general, we recommend that you only use a Teflon-based lubricant on the drift master. Regular oil attracts dust and dirt, and the Teflon tends to dry and has fewer tendencies to accumulate dirt and sawdust.
Page 27: Exploded View Drawings And Parts Lists
Laguna part No. Supplier part No. Item Item description assy PABAND1000-0180-1 PABAND1000-0180-1 ALUMINUM PROFILE NUT М 12 PABAND1000-0180-2 PABAND1000-0180-2 WASHER АМ12 PABAND1000-0180-3 PABAND1000-0180-3 PABAND1000-0180-4 PABAND1000-0180-4 STUD PABAND1000-0180-5 PABAND1000-0180-5 COTTER HANDLE М10 PABAND1000-0180-6 PABAND1000-0180-6 PABAND1000-0180-7 PABAND1000-0180-7 WASHER M10 PABAND1000-0180-8 PABAND1000-0180-8 PABAND1000-0180-9...
Page 29 Laguna Tools is not responsible for errors or omissions. Speciﬁcations subject to change. Machines may be shown with optional accessories. © 2017, Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.