laguna DriftMaster User manual

DriftMaster Fence System
Manual
LAGUNA TOOLS
2072 Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Ph: 800.234.1976
www.lagunatools.com
Model Number: ABAND1000-0180
© 2017, Laguna Tools, Inc. LAGUNA® and the LAGUNA Logo® are the registered trademarks of Laguna Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of contents
Page number
Safety Rules
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Limited warranty
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Specification sheet
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Receiving your drift master
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Introduction to the drift master
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Parts of the drift master
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Unpacking your drift master
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What you will receive with the drift
master
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Assembly and setup
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Using the drift master
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Drift master controls
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Adjusting the fence for drift
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Maintenance
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Exploded view drawings and parts lists
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Safety Rules
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the
operation and use. Using it with caution will considerably lessen the
possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result. If you
have any questions relative to the installation and operation, do not use the
equipment until you have contacted your supplying distributor.
Read the following carefully before operating the machine:
1. Keep the working area clean and be sure adequate lighting is
available.
2. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, necklaces or
ornaments. Wear face, eye, respiratory and body protection devices
as indicated for the operation or environment.
3. Be sure that the power is disconnected from the machine before tools
are serviced or an attachment is to be fitted or removed.
4. Never leave the machine with the power on.
5. Do not use dull, gummy or cracked cutting tools.
6. Be sure that the keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed
and all the nuts and bolts are secured.

Limited Warranty
New machines and accessories sold by Laguna Tools carry a one-year warranty
effective from the date of shipping. Machines sold through dealers must be registered
with Laguna Tools within 30 days of purchase to be covered by this warranty. Laguna
Tools guarantees all new machines and accessories sold to be free of manufacturers’
defective workmanship, parts and materials. We will repair or replace, without charge,
any parts determined by Laguna Tools, Inc. to be a manufacturer’s defect. We require
that the defective item/part be returned to Laguna Tools with the complaint. Any
machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same
manner in which it was received. If a part or blade is being returned it must have
adequate packaging to ensure no damage is received during shipping. In the event the
item/part is determined to be damaged due to lack of maintenance, cleaning or
misuse/abuse, the customer will be responsible for the cost to replace the item/part,
plus all related shipping charges. This limited warranty does not apply to natural
disasters, acts of terrorism, normal wear and tear, product failure due to lack of
maintenance or cleaning, damage caused by accident, neglect, lack of or inadequate
dust collection, misuse/abuse or damage caused where repair or alterations have been
made or attempted by others.
Laguna Tools, Inc. is not responsible for additional tools or modifications sold or
performed (other than from/by Laguna Tools, Inc.) on any Laguna Tools, Inc.
machine. Warranty maybe voided upon the addition of such described tools and/or
modifications, determined on a case-by-case basis.
Software purchased through Laguna Tools Inc. is not covered under this warranty
and all technical support must be managed through the software provider. Software is
non-refundable.
Normal user alignment, adjustment, tuning and machine settings are not covered by
this warranty. It is the responsibility of the user to understand basic machinery
operation, settings and procedures and to properly maintain the equipment in
accordance with the standards provided by the manufacturer.
Parts, under warranty, are shipped at Laguna Tools, Inc.’s cost either by common
carrier, FEDEX ground service or a similar method. Technical support to install
replacement parts is primarily provided by phone, fax, e-mail or Laguna Tools
Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the
responsibility of the user.
Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or
other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be
notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four hours of delivery. Please contact our
Customer Service Department for more information.
Only new machines sold to the original owner are covered by this warranty.
For warranty repair information, call 1-800-332-4094.

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Specification sheet.
Drift Master
Specification
Fence height
4 inches in high position
1/2 inch in low position
Fence length
31 1/2 inches
Lateral fence travel
17 inches
Fence travel per rotation
0.07 inches [1.7 mm]
Fence travel per graduation
0.004 inches [0.1 mm]
Total weight
40 lbs
Receiving your drift master.
Note. It is probable that your drift master will be delivered by a third party.
Before you unpack your drift master, you need to first inspect the packing,
invoice and shipping documents supplied by the driver.
Ensure that there is no visible damage to the packing or the drift master. You
need to do this prior to the driver leaving. All damage must be noted on the
delivery documents and signed by you and the delivery driver. You must then
contact the seller (Laguna Tools) within 24 hours.
Introduction to the drift master.
This drift master is designed to give you years of safe service. Read this
owner’s manual in its entirety before assembly or use.

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Parts of the drift master.
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1. Fence.
2. Lateral adjusting handle.
3. Fence support shaft.
4. Drift adjusting disc.
5. Drift release handle.
6. Drift pivot handle.
7. Fence support table.
8. Universal bracket.
9. Fence lateral clamp knob.
10. Nut special.
11. Fence clamp handles.
12. Lead screw.
13. Lead screw engage/disengage lever.
Fence.
The fence is a heavy-duty aluminum extrusion that can be fitted to either the
high or low position. The fence is adjustable to suit the width of the cut that is
required and the band saw that the drift master is being used on. The fence
attaches to the fence support table via a bar that fits into a “T” slot.
Lateral adjusting handle.
The lateral adjusting handle rotates the lead screw and moves the fence toward
or away from the blade. The handle is supplied fitted to the left hand side, but it
can be moved to the right hand side if you find it more convenient.
Fence support shaft.
The fence support shaft is a large-diameter hard-chromed steel shaft. The fence
support table rides on this shaft and guides the fence.
Drift adjusting disc.
The drift adjusting disc adjusts the angle of the fence to accommodate for drift
of the blade. Adjustments can only be made once the two clamp handles have
been released.
Drift release clamp.
The drift release clamp clamps the fence in the required angle.

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Drift pivot clamp.
The drift pivot clamp clamps the fence to a pivot. The fence pivots about the
shaft while the drift is adjusted.
Fence support table.
The fence support table is constructed from cast iron and supports the fence and
other components of the system.
Universal bracket.
Two universal brackets are supplied to attach the drift master to the side of the
band saw.
Support table clamp.
The support table clamp clamps the fence support table to the fence support
shaft. This keeps the fence locked in the required position while cutting your
job.
Nut special.
Two nut specials are provided that fit the clamping bolts. The nut specials fit on
the inside of the table.
Fence clamp handles.
The fence clamp handles pull the fence up against the fence support bar.
Lead screw.
The lead screw, when rotated, moves the fence along the fence support shaft.
Lead screw engage/disengage lever.
The lead screw engage/disengage lever allows the lead screw to be disengaged
from the fence support table. This action reverts the drift master to a convention
fence and can be moved to any position along the fence support shaft. It is also
a convenient function, as the fence can be roughly positioned, then the thread is
engaged for fine adjustment.
Unpacking your drift master.
1. Dismantle the box.
2. Using the knife, cut the plastic wrap.
3. Remove all the parts that have been packed with the drift master.

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Note. If you have any doubt about the described procedure, seek professional
assistance. Do not attempt any procedure that you feel is unsafe or that you do
not have the physical capability of achieving.
Packed Drift master
Cleaning the drift master.
Remove the rust protection grease with WD 40 or a similar solvent. It is
important that you remove all the grease and re-lubricate with a Teflon- based
lubricant, as Teflon has less tendency to attract sawdust and cause clogging.
You should also wax the fence, as this also protects and reduces friction.
What you will receive with the drift master.
Fence
Fixings
Nut special
Universal
brackets

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Mounting studs
Main assembly
Assembly and setup.
The drift master can fit on most band saws, either using the existing holes on
the side of the band saw table or by drilling two holes.
The first part of this manual covers fitting the drift master using existing holes.
Note. If the universal mounting brackets hang below the bottom of the
table on your installation, they may interfere with the door. To open the
door, the table will have to be tilted.
Existing fence
Remove the existing fence.

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Fit the mounting bolts to the universal brackets but do not fully tighten.
Fit the universal brackets to the table with the nut special on the inside of the
table but do not fully tighten. The nuts are designed so that no wrench is needed
on the inside of the table. This will ease the assembly process.
Note. You may need to enlarge the holes in the table. They need to be a
minimum of 1/2-inch diameter.
Note. You will need a 19 mm socket wrench.
Universal mounting brackets shown fitted to the band saw table.
Universal
bracket
Nut special
Mounting
bolt
Universal mounting brackets

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If you are fitting the drift master on your own, it is recommended that the table
be removed to reduce the weight and ease assembly. If you have help with the
assembly, you can skip the removal process.
Remove the Allen screw from the end plate and remove the plate. The plate has
a small screw that lines up with a hole in the shaft. This is used for location
only. Do not remove the screw.
Disengage the lead screw with the lead screw engage/disengage lever. Slide the
table assembly off the shaft.
The shaft has four tapped holes to suit various table hole configurations. When
selecting which holes are best suited for your configuration, the following must
be taken into account:
1. Do not have the universal brackets covering the blade slot.
2. The universal brackets must not hang down so far that they restrict the lower
door from opening.
3. The drift master must be positioned to give the maximum coverage.
Allen
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Shaft shown fitted to the universal mounting brackets
Using a 19 mm socket wrench, fit the shaft to the two fixing bolts in the holes
that you have selected. The holes have tapered threads, and the bolts will jam
into the tapers.
This is important, as it will enable you to tighten the lock nuts at a later stage,
and depending on your configuration, you may not have access to the back of
the universal mounting bracket.
Do not tighten the lock nuts at this stage.
Fence support table End plate
Slide the table onto the shaft and lead screw. Refit the end plate.
Adjust the shaft and the universal mounting brackets so that the fence support
table is approximately level with the top of the band saw table and that the shaft
is positioned to give the coverage required. Snug tight the lock nuts and the
table mounting bolts. You do not have to fully tighten at this stage, as the shaft

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will have to be fine-tuned once the fence is fitted. Slide the fence onto the
clamp plate and snug tight the fence with the clamp levers.
Fence 1/16 inch material
With the fence over the front universal mounting bracket, lay a piece of
material approx 1/16-inch thick on the table under the fence. The thickness is
not important. It is advisable when setting up the fence that it contact the table
at the end furthest away from the drift master and is not in contact with the
table anywhere else. This will greatly reduce the friction when moving the
fence. It is not important that the fence is flush with the support table but it is an
advantage, as it will mean that the gap under the fence will be maintained when
you change from the low to the high position.
Loosen the fence clamp handles, and using a rubber mallet, tap the universal
mounting bracket so that the bottom of the fence support table is level with the
bottom of the fence. Fully tighten the lock nut and the mounting bolt. Move the
fence so that it is positioned over the remaining universal mounting bracket and
repeat the procedure.
Engineers square

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Using an engineer’s square, check that the fence is square to the table.
If the fence needs adjustment, tap the universal mounting bracket either up or
down until the fence is square. Fully tighten the lock nut and the mounting bolt.
Drift master assembled
Mounting without the use of brackets.
The drift master can be mounted directly to the side of the band saw table with
mounting studs. This will eliminate the use of the universal mounting brackets.
It will require that two holes be drilled in the side of the table to match the hole
centers on in the drift master shaft.
Fixing holes
The 1/2-inch minimum diameter holes need to be drilled 38 mm from the top of
the table. The centers of the holes will depend on the holes that you select on
the shaft, which will, in turn, depend on the band saw that you have and the
coverage required.

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Note. For fine adjusting the fence to the band saw table, you will probably have
to elongate the holes either up or down.
A B C D E
Dimension
A
1.578 inches [40 mm]
B
4.968 inches [126.2 mm]
C
2.656 inches [67.5 mm]
D
8.062 inches [204.78 mm]
E
6.453 inches [164 mm]
As you can see, there is far more work involved in not using the universal
brackets, and thought is required if you undertake this option.
The drift master must be positioned to give the maximum coverage. Select the
fixing holes that are best suited for your configuration.
Mark out the table and center punch the hole centers. This will give the drill a
point to start. Use a small diameter drill first and work up through the drills to
minimum 1/2-inch diameter.
Note. The drift master is subject to change, and may be supplied with different
hole centers. Your drift master must be checked for dimensional accuracy.
Never rely on the above table.

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Double nuts or Nuts with special nuts
Fit the two nuts onto the stud (or nut with nut special) and tighten together. Fit
the studs to the two fixing holes in the shaft that you have selected. The holes
have tapered threads, and the studs will jam into the tapers. This is important,
as it will enable you to tighten the nuts at a later stage. Loosen the two nuts and
remove the outer one.
Shaft fitted
Fit the shaft to the side of the table and fit the nuts and washers to the studs on
the inside of the table.
Adjust the nuts so that the shaft is parallel to the edge of the table. It is not
important that the shaft is exactly parallel, as it is likely that the edge of the
table is not straight.

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Support table
Fit the support table to the shaft as detailed earlier.
Elongate the holes so that the fence support table is approximately level with
the top of the band saw table and snug tight the lock nuts.
You do not have to fully tighten at this stage, as the shaft will have to be fine-
tuned once the fence is fitted. Slide the fence onto the clamp plate and snug
tight the fence with the clamp levers.
Fence 1/16 inch material
With the fence over the front stud, lay a piece of material approx 1/16-inch
thick on the table under the fence. The thickness is not important. It is advisable
when setting up the fence that it contact the table at the end furthest away from
the drift master and is not in contact with the table anywhere else. This will
greatly reduce the friction when moving the fence.

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It is not important that the fence is flush with the support table, but it is an
advantage, as it will mean that the gap under the fence will be maintained when
you change from the low to the high position.
Drift master shown with universal brackets Engineers square
Using an engineer’s square, check that the fence is square to the table.
If the fence needs adjustment, elongate one hole and adjust the drift master
either up or down, depending on the error.
Using the drift master.
Adjusting handle on either side of the fence.
The adjusting handle can be fitted to either side of the drift master. It is
supplied fitted to the left hand side, as this will suit most machines. To change
the handle to the right hand side:
Allen screw
1. Remove the Allen screw from the end plate and remove the plate. The plate
has a small screw that lines up with a hole in the shaft. This is used for location
only. Do not remove the screw.

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Handle fitted on the Right hand side
2. While holding the handle, loosen the nut and remove the handle. The handle
fits onto two flats on a threaded bush. Try not to rotate the handle with the nut
removed, as this will change the clearance between the nut and the threaded
bush.
3. Remove the Allen screw from the end plate and remove the plate. The plate
has a small screw that lines up with a hole in the shaft. This is used for location
only. Do not remove the screw.
4. With the lead screw engage/disengage lever in the disengaged position,
remove the lead screw from the drift master.
End plate Threaded bush
Handle, washer and nut fitted
5. Fit the lead screw to the drift master from the opposite direction.
6. Fit the end plate.
7. Fit the handle end plate.