TM 9-3405-205-14 & P
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (continued)
2. Miter Gauge: The miter gauge consist.- of a bar, adjustable fence and clamp and can be used to assist in making
a straight or compound angle cut-off cut. For it to be used on a Model 87 band saw, the purchaser must buy a
tee-slotted table. A stop rod assembly may also be used with the miter gauge to set the distance for repetitive cut-
3. Fence: The rip fence mounts and clamps on rails which are mounted on the front of the table. It can be used on
either side of the blade to assist in guiding the stock for ripping (long straight cuts) type operations (fig. 29).
4. Chip Blower: This assembly consists of a compressor, the necessary piping, drive components, and nozzle to
provide an air supply to blow chips from the top of the workpiece to help the operator follow a straight or contour
sawing line by keeping it free of chips (fig. 28).
5. Chute: An exhaust chute connected to a properly sized dust, collecting system will keep dust and other blade
6. " Capacity Blade Welder: This accessory. allows the operator to weld carbon steel or welded edge band saw
blades from 1/16" to " wide. See the Welder Manual for operation and maintenance.
7. Blade Shear: A blade shear is used to square and cut off the ends of band saw blades to prepare them for
welding.
8. Band Saw Filing Attachment: Some craftsmen prefer to file the flash from band saw blades after welding instead
of grinding it off. The band saw filing attachment provides the means-for holding and supporting the blade for
filing.
9. 90 Twist Bracket Kit: This accessory provides the parts for mounting the guides at 900 from their normal position
so that the blade may be twisted to be perpendicular to the guide bar and permit long workpieces such as pipe to
10. Screw Feed Attachment: This device provides a means of increasing feed force by use of a block and screw
assembly attached to the front of the table. Using the handle on the threaded screw with the screw-straight
against the workpiece or work holding device, the workpiece is jackscrewed into the blade taking advantage of the
force multiplying action of the screw.
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