This article provides a step-by-step setup guide and video overview for the Grizzly G0854 Automatic Edge Bander, highlighting its compact design, intuitive controls, safety features, and efficient edge-banding process with adjustable components for various materials and thicknesses, making it ideal for professional, consistent results in smaller shop spaces.
This video details the setup of our G0854 Automatic Edge Bander. We've also included the full step by step below the video so you can follow along.
G0854 Automatic Edge Bander: Step-by-Step Setup
Materials:
- Edge banding material (non-glue veneer recommended)
- Glue pellets (if using glue edge banding)
- Small piece of scrap edge banding (1-3 inches)
- Calipers
Safety:
- Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when operating the machine.
- Avoid pinching fingers during operation.
Preparation:
- Check Glue Pot: Ensure there's enough glue in the pot. Add pellets if needed, reaching 3/4 inch from the top when melted.
Panel Feeder Adjustment:
- Measure Workpiece: Measure your workpiece thickness in millimeters.
- Adjust Feeder Height: Loosen the lock lever, rotate the handwheel until the display matches the measured thickness, then retighten the lock lever.
In-feed Fence Setup:
- Choose Method: There are two methods for setting the in-feed fence position: using the scale or the stop.
- Scale Method:
- Identify your edge banding thickness in millimeters on the scale.
- Loosen the lock lever and turn the knurled cylinder until the thickness aligns with the scale marking.
- Lock the setting.
- Stop Method:
- Cut a small piece (1-3 inches) of edge banding.
- Place it in front of the stop bowl.
- Loosen the lock lever and turn the cylinder until the stop plate firmly contacts the banding.
- Lock the setting.
- Scale Method:
Glue Spindle Adjustment:
- Open Feeder Door: Loosen the lock lever and open the feeder door to access the glue spindle.
- Align Workpiece: Place the workpiece against the in-feed fence and check alignment with the glue spindle. It should rest evenly along the fence and contact the spindle.
- Adjust Spindle Knob: If misaligned, go to the rear and rotate the glue spindle adjustment knob until it aligns evenly with the fence.
- Close Feeder Door: Close and lock the feeder door.
Flush Trimmer Adjustment:
- Measure Banding: Measure the thickness of your edge banding in millimeters.
- Adjust Trimmer Knobs: Rotate the flush trimmer adjustment knobs until the readouts for each match the measured banding thickness.
Edge Banding Coil Installation:
- Adjust Height Knobs: Set the intake guide height knobs to just touch the top of the edge banding in a vertical position.
- Loosen Guide Rollers: Loosen the guide rollers on the coil support to fit inside the edge banding coil.
- Center and Secure Coil: Center the coil on the support and move the rollers to touch the inside of the coil without restricting movement.
- Feed Banding: Insert the edge banding through the intake guides.
- Release and Move Banding: Move the nylon roller release knob to the right and manually feed the edge banding past the rollers and to the end of the seat.
- Adjust Seat Knob: Rotate the edge banding seat adjustment knob until there's approximately 1/32 inch of vertical play for free movement.
- Re-check Intake Guide: Ensure the banding has 1/32 inch of play in the intake guide.
- Position Banding: Move the nylon roller release knob back and manually move the banding tape until it's just in front of the nylon roller.
Machine Power Up and Operation:
- Turn on Power: Turn on the master power switch and the glue pot switch. Preheating can take 30 minutes.
- Check Glue Temperature: Ensure the temperature settings match the glue manufacturer's recommendations.
- Activate Glue Spindle: Turn on the glue spindle button and allow it to fill with glue.
- Activate Panel Feeder and Trimmers: Press the panel feeder and flush trimmer buttons to activate them.
- Dust Collection and PPE: Turn on the dust collection system and wear appropriate PPE.
- Feed Workpiece: Place the workpiece against the in-feed fence and slide it into the panel feeder.
- Receive Workpiece: As the edge banding process finishes, receive the workpiece on the out-feed side.
Congratulations! You've successfully set up and operated the G0854 Automatic Edge Bander for your specific edge banding material.
G0854 Overview
This video provides an overview of the Grizzly G0854 Edge Bander, a compact version of the G0774 designed to deliver professional‑grade edge‑banding performance in a smaller footprint.
The machine features a full TEK temperature control system, an intuitive multi‑function control panel, and separate switches for the spindle assembly, panel feeder, and flush trimmers. Material feeds smoothly through the system using angled infeed rollers, which keep the board tight against the fence for consistent results.
As the board moves through the machine, the glue spindle assembly applies adhesive to the edge, followed by a set of spring‑loaded and stationary pressure rollers that bond the tape securely. A pneumatic end trimmer cuts the leading and trailing edges, while the upper and lower flush trimmers cleanly trim excess tape for a finished edge.
The video also highlights the electrical cabinet, pneumatic solenoid bank, and air and power requirements, along with safety features such as intrinsic safety switches that prevent operation when access panels or the panel feeder are open. Adjustable components—including the glue flow control, glue spindle position, pressure rollers, and fence guides—allow the machine to accommodate different material sizes and tape thicknesses. Integrated dial indicators ensure accurate setup, and dual 4" ports support efficient dust collection.
Overall, the video demonstrates how the G0854 combines ease of use, reliable automated trimming, and essential safety features—making it a strong choice for shops needing efficient, consistent edge‑banding performance.