In his demonstration, Evan, an engineer at Grizzly, explains the steps to properly adjust the fence on a bandsaw. He stresses the importance of taking safety precautions and checking key alignment factors before making any adjustments. Below is a summary of his process:
- Safety First: Disconnect the machine from power before making any adjustments.
- Check Table Miter Slot Alignment: Ensure the table miter slot is parallel with the blade. If it’s not, follow the adjustment instructions available on the Grizzly website.
- Fence Installation: Position the fence on the right side of the blade, aligning it with the edge of the miter slot, then lock it in place.
- Fence Alignment: If the fence is parallel to the miter slot, no further adjustment is needed. If it isn’t, loosen the four cap screws on top of the bandsaw to make the necessary adjustments.
- Test Cut for Accuracy: Perform a test cut to confirm the fence alignment. If the cut isn’t straight, check the following:
Blade tension
Blade tracking
Blade guides
Table squareness
Feeding pressure - Fence Adjustment Technique: If the fence still needs adjustment, use a technique where you cut along a straight pencil line on a board. Adjust the fence angle to match the angle of the cut, ensuring it aligns with the specific blade and its tracking.
- Final Check: Recheck the fence angle when changing to a different blade to maintain accuracy.
Evan finishes by thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to revisit the demonstration for future reference.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to align the fence on your bandsaw.