Why am I cutting into my grid laths?
Replacing Grid Deflecting Device Assembly (C) Models – Econom, Standard, Optisaw 1, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK machines With saw head horizontal: 1. Unhook thinner spring #56 from carriage safety brake bolt #21. 2. Back off Allen head set screw just below bolt #20 holding top of hollow rod with 3mm Allen…
Read MoreWhere does the rod with 2 brass ends go on my saw?
Replacing Grid Deflecting Device Assembly (C) Econom, Standard, Optisaw 1, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK machines With saw head horizontal: 1. Unhook thinner spring #56 from carriage safety brake bolt #21. 2. Back off Allen head set screw just below bolt #20 holding top of hollow rod with 3mm Allen wrench. With…
Read MoreHow do I replace the deflector mechanism?
Replacing Grid Deflecting Device Assembly (C) Econom, Standard, Optisaw 1, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK machines With saw head horizontal: 1. Unhook thinner spring #56 from carriage safety brake bolt #21. 2. Back off Allen head set screw just below bolt #20 holding top of hollow rod with 3mm Allen wrench. With…
Read MoreWhy do my measured dimensions move when I plunge the head in to cut?
Adjusting the carriage locking (brake) mechanism 1. Remove the deflecting device as above 2. Loosen the setscrew for the backing screw (also on the left side of the carriage-shown just below the “Striebig” nameplate in the drawing) 3. Make adjustment to the backing screw #32 from behind with 6mm Allen wrench so that the screw…
Read MoreWhy are the saw kerfs in my grid laths getting wider?
Why are my cuts burning and chipping?
Parallel Guide (Healing/Tracking) Adjustment for Striebigs Models – Econom, Standard, Automat, Optisaw I, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK 1. Test for healing by making a climb-scoring (or main-blade scoring) pass and returning back through with a finish cut. Retract the riving knife (splitting wedge) before cutting. The test is the same, but…
Read MoreHow do I square my saw cuts?
Test cutting and squaring an Econom, Standard, Automat, Optisaw I, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II, Optisaw II, Optisaw Automatic & Standard TRK The intent of these instructions is to accomplish this efficiently and accurately, with minimal amount of material usage. It is important the frame is level and is not sagging or raised in the…
Read MoreHow do I adjust the step out of my cut that occurs while backscoring?
Parallel Guide (Healing/Tracking) Adjustment for Striebigs Models – Econom, Standard, Automat, Optisaw I, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK 1. Test for healing by making a climb-scoring (or main-blade scoring) pass and returning back through with a finish cut. Retract the riving knife (splitting wedge) before cutting. The test is the same, but…
Read MoreHow do I change a motor belt?
Procedure for Removal and Installation of Motor Drive Belt for Striebigs Models – Econom, Standard, Automat, Optisaw I, Optisaw I Plus, Optisaw II & Standard TRK 1. Disconnect power to saw. 2. Rotate head to the horizontal cutting position. 3. Position and lock carriage to a comfortable working height. 4. Open belt cover (item #8).…
Read MoreHow do I free up a motor carriage that will not move?
There are two instances that can result in the saw carriage being stuck at the top of the beam. Situation 1: The most frequent is that a copper bearing scraper has been rolled between the bearing and the ground bearing surface of the beam. This usually begins with the operator able to raise but not lower…
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