Powermatic PWBS-14 user manual

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POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw

The versatility of the bandsaw has made it a favorite of woodworkers for
decades. The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw was designed to be
rugged, accurate and to bring a surprising array of user-friendly features that
make it the most capable machine in its class right out of the box. Because
several of our standard features are aftermarket, additional cost add-ons on
other bandsaws in this class, the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw is one
of the best bang-for-your-bu

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To help capture dust from above the table we developed a special insert plate with a grid of through holes. This creates a vacuum source surrounding the blade at the table surface to catch much of the dust other bandsaws leave on the surface. We also added a dust brush that helps keep the lower drive wheel tire clean. This simple device limits the amount of dust that transfers on the blade to the upper wheel tire and cabinet. The result is cleaner, cooler-running blades and less dust

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An easy-to-use pushbutton on/off switch is mounted on the frame within easy reach from the normal operating position. To ease assembly, the electrical connections between the bandsaw itself and the closed stand involve a single three-pole plug. Blade Tensioning For bandsaw blades to perform correctly they must be properly tensioned. The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw system allows precise blade tensioning of the blade according to its characteristics. Handy blade width markings on t

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Roller blade guides eliminate substantial amounts of friction and the buildup of heat in the blade generated by the friction of rub blocks. That allows roller bearing guides to be set closer to the blade for more control and do not require frequent re-adjusting to compensate for friction-related wear. Table The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw features a large two- piece cast iron table with a finely ground surface and a standard ¾”-wide by 3/8”-deep t-shaped miter slot. A 5 3/8”- deep sta

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Miter Gauge A full-featured miter gauge is included, sized specifically for use with the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw. The miter gauge fence can be locked at any setting up to 60–degrees to the left or right. The flat, machined aluminum fence face features screw slots for attaching your shop-made faces or jigs for specialty jobs. Work Light We also added a handy work light, mounted on a flex shaft that allows positioning it where needed to best illuminate the work. The work

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Extended Resaw Capacity When large capacity resawing is required, the #1791217, 6” riser kit increases the maximum clearance between the upper guides and the table surface to 12”. The riser kit supplies all of the parts needed to make the conversion including the 6” block, retaining bolt, extended upper guide post, expandable upper blade guard and even a 3/8”-wide general purpose 105” blade to get you started. A single instruction sheet walks you through the process of installing the