Southbend SB1020 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1020

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The headstock can be swiveled to cut angles 

from 0–60° to the left and 0–45° to the right for 

a total swing of 105°. When making cuts to the 

right, the vise should remain in the left-most 

position. If you need to make a cut to the left, you 

will have to move the vise to the right side of the 

machine.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.  Loosen the lock handle shown in Figure 

28, then swivel the headstock to the desired 

angle, using the angle scale as a guide.

The Model SB1020 is equipped with a work 

stop that can be used to quickly position the 

workpiece during a repetitive cutting operation. 

Adjust the work stop as needed, then tighten the 

set screw and knob to lock it in place, as shown 

in Figure 30.

3.  Move the saw through its full range of 

motion to make sure the blade will not 

contact the vise during operation, then 

tighten the swivel lock handle.

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!

2.  Lift the headstock to the upmost position, 

then close the downfeed valve to prevent it 

from lowering.

3.  Loosen the vise slide lock (see Figure 28).

4.  Slide the vise to the right until it stops.

5.  Move the saw through its full range of 

motion to make sure the blade will not 

contact the vise during operation, then 

tighten the swivel lock handle.