Southbend sb1018 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

-35-

Frequently check and adjust this setting. A 

blade that is perpendicular to the table surface 

provides the best cutting results with minimal 

side loading and blade wear.

Wrench or Socket 12mm .......................................1

Machinist Square ..................................................1

 

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 

2.  Separate the blade guides as far as possible, 

then lower the bandsaw all the way until it 

contacts the downfeed stop bolt.

3.  Place a square on the table bed and against 

the edge of the blade, as shown in Figure 

48, then check different points along the 

length of the table between the blade guides.

4.  If the blade is not square to the table, loosen 

the hex bolts shown in Figure 48 and rotate 

the guide bearing assemblies as necessary 

until the blade is perpendicular to the bed, 

then re-tighten the hex bolts.

The blade guide bearings must support the blade 

correctly to make cuts that are perpendicular to 

the table surface. One bearing on each assembly 

has an eccentric shaft that can be adjusted to 

properly support the blade. The bearings are 

secured in place by a hex nut and lock washer, as 

shown in Figure 47.

Wrench or Socket 12mm .......................................1

1.  DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER! 

2.  Lift the headstock and close the downfeed 

valve to stop it in the uppermost position.

3.  Loosen the hex nuts that secure the eccentric 

shafts attached to the guide bearings.

4.  Adjust the eccentric shaft as necessary so 

that the bearing pushes against the blade 

just enough to hold the blade flat between 

the bearings.

Note: Since the bearings twist the blade 

into position, it is acceptable if there is 

0.001"–0.002" gap between the blade and 

the front or back of the bearing. Just make 

sure not to squeeze the blade too tightly with 

the bearings. After the guide bearings are 

set, you should be able to rotate the guide 

bearings (although they will be stiff) with 

your fingers.

5.  Adjust the support bearing in the same 

manner, but leave a gap between 0.002–

0.003" from the back of the blade.