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MiniMax MM 16 User Manual

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BANDSAW MANUAL
FOR MINIMAX 16 and 20
CONTENTS
DELIVERY/UNCRATING/INSPECTION………………………………………. 1
MOBILITY KIT……………………………………………………………………. 2
CLEANING……………………………………………………………………….. 3
WIRING…………………………………………………………………………… 4
DUST COLLECTION……………………………………………………………. 5
BLADE SELECTION…………………………………………………………….. 6
GUIDE ADJUSTMENT………………………………………………………….. 6
MOUNTING BLADES…………………………………………………………… 7
BLADE ADJUSTMENTS………………………………………………………... 8
TRACKING……………………………………………………………….. 9
SQUARING BLADE TO TABLE…………………………………………10
COPLANAR TOPICS……………………………………………………………. 12
TILTING TABLE……………………………………………………………………13
MITER GAUGE…………………………………………………………………… 13
FENCE…………………………………………………………………………….. 13
THROAT PLATE………………………………………………………………….. 13
HELPFUL HINTS…………………………………………………………………. 15
TROUBLE SHOOTING…………………………………………………………... 15
THE SIX RULES OF SAWING…………………………………………………... 16
SPARE PARTS LISTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS………………………………… 21
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………… 33
Note: This manual has been assembled by Art Liebeskind from information and
invaluable help from Bill Sams, Carl Knapp, Erik Delaney and many hints from
others on the MiniMax Forum Users Group. Please use care and discretion and
realize that all adjustments and operations are done at your own risk. Neither
MiniMax nor the authors accept any responsibility for problems resulting from
the operations of or adjustments to your bandsaw.
Feb 17,2004
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MiniMax MM 16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMiniMax
ModelMM 16
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

DELIVERY UNCRATING AND INSPECTION

Machine Delivery Options

Covers options for machine delivery, pickup, and initial handling.

Inspection and Uncrating Process

Details how to inspect the saw for shipping damage and remove packaging.

MOBILITY KIT INSTALLATION

CLEANING AND ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Bandsaw Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the bandsaw, including specific advice for plastic parts.

ELECTRICAL WIRING GUIDE

DUST COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS

Dust Collection Port and Airflow

Explains the dust port size and required airflow for effective dust collection.

BLADE SELECTION GUIDE

GUIDE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Lower Guide Adjustment

Details how to inspect and adjust the lower guide assemblies for proper blade alignment.

Upper Guide Adjustment

Covers the process of aligning and adjusting the upper guide assemblies.

MOUNTING BLADES

BLADE ADJUSTMENTS

Tensioning a Bandsaw Blade

Explains how to properly tension a bandsaw blade using the provided gauge.

BLADE TRACKING PROCEDURE

SQUARING BLADE TO TABLE

Side to Side Table Squareness

How to ensure the blade is square to the table surface in the side-to-side plane.

Front to Back Table Squareness

Adjusting the table to be square to the blade in the front-to-back direction.

VERTICAL GUIDE POST ADJUSTMENTS

WHEEL PLANE ADJUSTMENTS (COPLANAR)

Adjusting Wheel Planes (Coplanar)

Step-by-step guide to making the upper and lower wheels coplanar for better blade support.

TABLE ADJUSTMENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Table Tilting Procedure

Instructions on how to tilt the bandsaw table for angled cuts.

Miter Gauge and Slot Adjustment

Advice on miter gauge binding and slot adjustment, noting limited use.

Fence Adjustment for Blade Drift

How to adjust the fence to compensate for blade drift during cuts.

Throat Plate Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the throat plate to be flush with the table surface.

HELPFUL HINTS

Blade Selection Guide

Guide on choosing the right blade type and TPI for specific cutting applications.

General Smart Things to Do

Collection of practical tips for maintaining the bandsaw and ensuring optimal performance.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

BANDSAW OPERATION PROCEDURES

The Six Rules of Sawing

Rules for setting blade tension using the flutter test method.

BAND SAW BLADE LUBRICATION

BLADE SET AND HOOK ARTICULATION

Appropriate Blade Set

Defines appropriate blade set and how to identify it by sawdust ejection.

Hook Articulation Explained

Explains hook articulation, rake angle, and their importance for cutting performance.

GULLET PROCEDURE SHARPENING

SPARE PARTS LISTS AND DRAWING

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