Page 3 - Contents
SE T U P EL EC TR IC A L M A IN TE N A N CE SE RV IC E PA RT S O PE R AT IO N S SA FE T Y IN TR O DU CT IO N USE THE QUICK GUIDE PAGE LABELS TO SEARCH OUT INFORMATION FAST! INTRODUCTION ..................................... 2 Woodstock Technical Support .................. 2 W1772 Specificatons ........
Page 4 - Woodstock Technical Support; INTRODUCTION
-2- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander IN TR O DU CT IO N Woodstock Technical Support This machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation. Woodstock...
Page 9 - Controls and Features
-7- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander IN TR O DU CT IO N Controls and Features A. Micro-Adjust Knob (Left Side) B. Micro-Adjust Lock (Left Side) C. Sanding Drum Motor D. V-Belts E. Table Height Handwheel F. Conveyor Belt G. Depth Scale H. Top Cover Lock Knob I. Table Height Lock Knob J. Dust Port K. T...
Page 10 - SAFETY; READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.; Standard Safety Instructions; NOTICE
-8- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SA FE T Y SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Standard Safety Instructions 1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY. Machinery presents serious injury hazards to untra...
Page 12 - Additional Safety for Drum Sanders
-10- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SA FE T Y Additional Safety for Drum Sanders 1. FEEDING STOCK. Do not stand in the direct path of a workpiece at the infeed end when feed- ing your stock. Never sand more than one piece of stock at a time. DO NOT jam the workpiece into the machine during operatio...
Page 13 - ELECTRICAL; Operation
-11- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander EL EC TR IC A L ELECTRICAL DO NOT work on your electrical system if you are unsure about electrical codes and wiring! Seek assistance from a qualified electrician. Ignoring this warning can cause electrocution, fire, or machine damage. W1772 Single-Phase 220V Ope...
Page 14 - Phase Operation; Specifications
-12- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander EL EC TR IC A L Attempting to connect this machine to the power source without a qualified electrician greatly increases the risk of electrocution, fire, or machine damage. W1773 220V/440V 3- Phase Operation The Model W1773 is prewired for 220V 3-phase operation,...
Page 16 - SETUP; Inventory; Unpacking
-14- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P SETUP The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1772/W1773. Lay the compo- nents out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the pack- agin...
Page 17 - Assembly
-15- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P Assembly To attach the top cover, control panel, and handwheel to the drum sander, do these steps: 1. Remove the six button head cap screws from the top cover shown in Figure 7, and remove the two lock knobs shown in Figure 8 . 2. Place the top cover on ...
Page 19 - Machine Placement
-17- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P The Model W1772/W1773 is an extremely heavy machine. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assistance and power equipment when moving the ship- ping crate and removing the machine from the ...
Page 20 - Mounting to Shop Floor; Lifting Sander
-18- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mounting hard- ware is not included. Bolting to Concrete Floors Lag shield anchors with 3 / 8 " lag...
Page 22 - Gear Oil Check
-20- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P 2. Feed the power wires through the strain relief on the bottom of the control panel, tighten the strain relief, connect the cord to the terminals shown in Figure 18 or 19, and reinstall the control panel face plate. Note ( Model W1773 Only): When using ...
Page 23 - Test Run
-21- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE T U P Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery. Once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and i...
Page 25 - OPERATIONS; Control Panel
-23- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S OPERATIONS Control Panel Below is a summary of your sander control panel and the components that it controls. Use the list with Figure 23 to become familiar with your sander. A. Sanding Drums Start Button : Starts the sanding drums. B. Conveyor S...
Page 26 - Depth of Cut; Variable Speed
-24- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Depth of Cut The optimum depth of cut will vary based on the type of wood, feed rate, and sandpaper grit. Under most sand- ing conditions, the depth should not exceed 1 / 64 " (approx. 3 / 4 turn of the handwheel). Each full turn of the table...
Page 27 - Sanding
-25- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Sanding To sand a workpiece, do these steps: 1. Adjust the table height according to the instructions in Depth of Cut on Page 24 . 2. Start the dust collector, the drum motor, and the feed motor. 3. Feed the workpiece through the sander while sta...
Page 28 - Sanding Tips
-26- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Sanding Tips • Replace the sandpaper with a higher grit to achieve a finer finish. • Raise the table with a maximum of 3 / 4 turn of the height handle until the workpiece is the desired thickness. • Reduce snipe when sanding more than one board o...
Page 29 - Choosing Sandpaper
-27- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Choosing Sandpaper There are many types of sanding belts to choose from. We recommend Aluminum Oxide for general workshop environments. To the side is a chart that groups abrasives into different classes, and shows which grits fall into each clas...
Page 30 - Paper Replacement
-28- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Paper Replacement The Model W1772/W1773 is designed for 6" wide sandpa- per rolls. To change the paper, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SANDER! 2. Lift the top cover and place a screwdriver through the right side of the frame, as s...
Page 31 - Drum Sander Accessories
-29- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander O PE R AT IO N S Drum Sander Accessories The following drum sander accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online deal- ers. Please ca...
Page 32 - MAINTENANCE; General; Cleaning
-30- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander M A IN TE N A N CE MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance on your Model W1772/ W1773 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary: • Lo...
Page 34 - SERVICE; Gauge Blocks
-32- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E SERVICE This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Techn...
Page 36 - Bearing Replacement
-34- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E Each pulley can be adjusted by loosening the set screw that secures the pulley to the shaft, sliding the pulley in/ out, and retightening the set screw to lock the pulley in place. To align the pulleys, do these steps: 1. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SANDER...
Page 38 - Conveyor Tensioning &
-36- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E Conveyor Tensioning & Tracking Tensioning The conveyor may slightly stretch with continued use and will eventually need to be tensioned. This is most obvious if the conveyor starts slipping on the rollers. When you tension the conveyor, focus on tu...
Page 44 - Pressure Roller Height
-42- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E Pressure Roller Height The pressure rollers are factory set at 0.039"–0.078" below the bottom of the rear sanding drum and are fully adjust- able either up/down with the lock nuts shown in Figure 59 . Proper pressure on the workpiece helps avoi...
Page 45 - Scale Pointer Calibration; Table Lift Scews
-43- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E Scale Pointer Calibration For the scale pointer to be accurate, it must be calibrat- ed. We recommend calibrating your scale pointer any time you adjust the drum heights or table lift screws. To calibrate the scale pointer, do these steps: 1. Sand a wo...
Page 51 - W1772 Sanding & Feed Motors
-49- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E W1772 Sanding & Feed Motors �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ������ � � ��� ��������� ����� ������ ��� ��������� ����� ������ ����� ��������� ������ ������ ����� ��������� ������ ������ �� ����������������� �� � �� � �� �� �� Figure 69 . W177...
Page 58 - Troubleshooting
-56- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander SE RV IC E Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE AC...
Page 60 - PARTS; Frame Parts Breakdown
-58- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S PARTS Frame Parts Breakdown ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ����� ����� ����� ����� ����� ����� ����� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ����� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���...
Page 61 - Frame Parts List
-59- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 111-4 X1772111-4 CAPACITOR � COVER � (W1772) 168 X1772168 HINGE 111-5 X1772111-5 JUNCTION � BOX � (W1772) 169 XPSBS09M BUTTON � HD � CAP � SCR � M6-1 � X � 12 111-5 X1773111-5 JUNCTION � BOX � (W1773) 170 ...
Page 62 - Conveyor Parts Breakdown
-60- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Conveyor Parts Breakdown ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ����� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ...
Page 63 - Conveyor Parts List
-61- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Conveyor Parts List REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 185 XPN28M HEX � NUT � M20-2.5 233 X1772233 COLLAR 186 X1772186 TABLE 234 X1772234 COMPRESSION � SPRING 187 X1772187 TABLE � SUPPORT 235 X1772235 PULLEY 188 X1772188 TABLE � SUPPORT 236...
Page 64 - Roller & Drum Parts Breakdown
-62- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Roller & Drum Parts Breakdown ��� ��� ����� ����� ��� ��� ����� ����� ����� ����� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ����� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF PART � ...
Page 65 - Micro-Adjustment Breakdown
-63- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Micro-Adjustment Breakdown ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF ...
Page 66 - Electrical Components
-64- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Electrical Components �������� ����� ��������� ���� ����� ���� ���������� ���� ����� ����� ��������� ���� ��� ��� ��� ���� ���� � � �� �� �� �� ��� ��� ����� ����� ��� �� �� �� �� �� � �� �� �� �� � � � � � � � � � ���� ���� ��������� ��������� ���� ���� ...
Page 67 - Electrical Parts List
-65- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S REF PART � # DESCRIPTION REF PART � # DESCRIPTION 541 X1772541 CURRENT � SENSOR 547 X1773547 INCOMING � POWER � TERMINAL � BLOCK � (W1773) 542 X1772542 CONTACTOR � SDE � MA-55 � 220V � (W1772) 549 X1772549 AMP � METER � TRANSFORMER 542 X1772542 CONTACTOR ...
Page 68 - Label Placement
-66- W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander PA RT S Label Placement Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadabl...
Page 69 - Warranty Registration
W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Name ___________________________________________________________________________________Street __________________________________________________________________________________City _________________________ State ___________________________ Zip ...
Page 71 - Warranty
Warranty Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all SHOP FOX ® machinery to be free of defects from work- manship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, neg...
