Roller Bearing with Polycarbonate Sleeve - AS4000BW
These are the replacement bearings for the Accu-Slice carriages. The Roller bearing consists of 2 stainless steel bearings with a polycarbonate sleeve.
It is recommended that the roller bearings be routinely cleaned with a damp or wet cloth to remove any sawdust buildup on the bearings. With extended use sawdust can become imbedded in the polycarbonate sleeve and may actually roughen the surface of the polycarbonate sleeve. It will become quite noticeable when the carriage exhibits some resistance as you slide it along the rail. Regular cleaning of the bearings will extend the life of the bearings. However should they need to be replaced, they can easily be replaced by the operator. The roller bearings are just held in place with a screw. The following video demonstrates the process of replacing the roller bearings on the Accu-Slice:
Adjusting the Roller Bearings on the Accu-Slice System
When installing or replacing these bearings it is important to note the orientation of the roller bearing on top of the stainless steel standoff. These bearings do have a top and bottom - they are not reversible. When installing the bearings you should observe a small gap between the bearing and the standoff as shown in the left picture below. The picture on the right below is incorrect - this will result in a grinding noise when you slice the sleds on the rail.
It is recommended that the roller bearings be routinely cleaned with a damp or wet cloth to remove any sawdust buildup on the bearings. With extended use sawdust can become imbedded in the polycarbonate sleeve and may actually roughen the surface of the polycarbonate sleeve. It will become quite noticeable when the carriage exhibits some resistance as you slide it along the rail. Regular cleaning of the bearings will extend the life of the bearings. However should they need to be replaced, they can easily be replaced by the operator. The roller bearings are just held in place with a screw. The following video demonstrates the process of replacing the roller bearings on the Accu-Slice:
Adjusting the Roller Bearings on the Accu-Slice System
When installing or replacing these bearings it is important to note the orientation of the roller bearing on top of the stainless steel standoff. These bearings do have a top and bottom - they are not reversible. When installing the bearings you should observe a small gap between the bearing and the standoff as shown in the left picture below. The picture on the right below is incorrect - this will result in a grinding noise when you slice the sleds on the rail.
NEW - Roller Bearing with Delrin Sleeve - AS4000DR
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We have developed a new and improved version of the roller bearings for the Accu-Slice system. In this version we have replaced the polycarbonate roller bearing sleeve with a Delrin sleeve. This new version of the roller bearing rides smoother on the rail and eliminates any chance of cracking. In our initial tests it rides more smoothly on the Accu-Slice rail and should result in smoother cuts on the band saw.
Use the same precautions when installing and using these roller bearings as described above.
We have recently generated a YouTube video on the design, machining, installation and testing of this new Delrin Roller bearing. This is the link to this video:
https://youtu.be/uzAW1Zns5GM
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Stainless Steel Standoff for Roller Bearings
These stainless steel standoffs should not normally need to be replaced unless they become lost or damaged. The standoff is rquired to be placed between the roller bearing and the bottom of the carriage. On some carriages such as the Accu-Wedge, the Accu-Sled and the Accu-Slot and additional larger spacer is also required. |
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Thumb Locking Screw - 91882A374
This is the original model of Thumb Locking Screw is used to lock the front bar of the Accu-Slice System in place. We often refer to these knows as the Rough Locking Screw. Once these locking screws lock the front bar in place, then the indexing system permits the accurate movement of the index table. These locking screws should not normally need to be replaced unless they become damaged or lost. However, we now offer a new larger Brass Thumb Locking Screw which will replace these thumb screws in the near future. |
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NEW - Brass Thumb Locking Screw - AS276
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The thumb screws are larger than the original thumb screws used on the Accu-Slice Index table, they are machined from brass and are much easier to use to tighten the top plate of the Accu-Slice index table to the guide bars.
They include the same #10-32 screw, but the head is 5/8” in diameter and the height of the head is 0.45 inches tall. They are machined from brass. As a result, they not only look better but they are easier to turn to lock the top plate of the Accu-Slice index table to the two guide bars. There is a video describing these Brass Thumb Screws and how they were made in our shop. https://youtu.be/mT5wWcHg7jM |
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Indexing Feed Mechanism
The Indexing Feed Mechanism is the heart of the Accu-slice Indexing Table. The Indexing Feed Mechanism was specifically designed for the Accu-Slice system by our machinists and engineers. In enables the accurate movement of the index table in movements as small as 0.001". The Indexing wheel is calibrated in 0.001" increments and labeled every 0.005". Each full revolution of the index wheel corresponds to 0.050" of movement of the index table. This unit should not normally be replaced. However we have had several requests by our customers to incorporate this system in other devices they are designing and building.
The Indexing Feed Mechanism is the heart of the Accu-slice Indexing Table. The Indexing Feed Mechanism was specifically designed for the Accu-Slice system by our machinists and engineers. In enables the accurate movement of the index table in movements as small as 0.001". The Indexing wheel is calibrated in 0.001" increments and labeled every 0.005". Each full revolution of the index wheel corresponds to 0.050" of movement of the index table. This unit should not normally be replaced. However we have had several requests by our customers to incorporate this system in other devices they are designing and building.
MagJig Clamps
These are the standard MagJig 95 clamps that we have incorporated into the Accu-Slice system. You cannot substitute the larger MagJig clamp onto the Accu-Slice Index table - it will not fit into the recess hole on the index table. In addition the larger clamps will interfere with the operation of the various Accu-Slice Carriages.
Both the MagJig 95 and the larger MagJig 150 are available from Accu-Slice for all your applications. See the MagJig Page for additional details.
These are the standard MagJig 95 clamps that we have incorporated into the Accu-Slice system. You cannot substitute the larger MagJig clamp onto the Accu-Slice Index table - it will not fit into the recess hole on the index table. In addition the larger clamps will interfere with the operation of the various Accu-Slice Carriages.
Both the MagJig 95 and the larger MagJig 150 are available from Accu-Slice for all your applications. See the MagJig Page for additional details.
Rail Mounting Screws
A set of three of the 1/4" x 20 tpi screws that are used to mount the Rail to the index table are available should they become lost or damaged.
A set of three of the 1/4" x 20 tpi screws that are used to mount the Rail to the index table are available should they become lost or damaged.
Band Saw Safety Shield
We designed this safety shield for use with the Accu-Facet but it can also be used with the Accu-Slice system. The 3/16" thick acrylic plastic shield is 6" wide by 12" tall. On the base is an aluminum l-bracket with a MagJig clamp. The safety shield is placed on the band saw table on the left side of the band saw blade and held in place with the MagJig clamp. This safety shield makes the operation of the band saw much safer by putting a barrier between your hands and the band saw blade.
We designed this safety shield for use with the Accu-Facet but it can also be used with the Accu-Slice system. The 3/16" thick acrylic plastic shield is 6" wide by 12" tall. On the base is an aluminum l-bracket with a MagJig clamp. The safety shield is placed on the band saw table on the left side of the band saw blade and held in place with the MagJig clamp. This safety shield makes the operation of the band saw much safer by putting a barrier between your hands and the band saw blade.
Safety Shield with MagJig clamp .
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The Safety Shield mounted on the band saw table to the left of the band saw blade.
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Miter Bars for the Accu-Slice index Table
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Should you have a need to replace the Miter Bar on you Accu-Slice Index table, we recommend that you return the Index Table to Accu-Slice, LLC for our technicians to perform the replacement. The Miter bar is held in place with two screws and four alignment pins. It can be difficult to remove the miter bar because the alignment pins are firmly attached and it would be easy to damage the system during their removal. After we remove the miter bar and install a new miter bar, we realign the Accu-Slice Index table to assure that the index table is perfectly aligned to the front edge of the miter bar slot and therefore the entire Accu-Slice system will be parallel to the miter bar slot on your band saw and therefore parallel to the band saw blade. This will assure the optimum operation and alignment of your Accu-Slice System. A video showing the complete service and maintenance of the Accu-Slice index table is listed above.
If your Meter Bar on the Accu-Slice System needs to be replaced because the Off-Set locking cams do not lock the miter bar securely into the miter bar slot, this was probably due to overtightening the offset cam locks when installing the Accu-Slice system on the band saw. It is important that you do not overtighten these offset cam locks. Just turn them clockwise until just snug. Your do not need to over tighten these offset cam locks. The purpose of these offset cam locks is just to hold the Accu-Slice in place against the front edge of the miter bar slot so that it does not slip laterally during operation. Once again - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THESE OFFSET CAM LOCKS.
We changed the design of the Miter Bar in 2018. This new design uses low profile offset cams to lock the miter bar into the band saw table. The previous model used some screws that projected slightly above the top of the index rail. If these screws were not screwed to their lowest position, they will interfere with the free sliding of the index table. Customers have filled or sanded the top surface of these screws to eliminate this problem. However we can replace the miter bars on the Accu-Slice index tables to eliminate this potential problem.
The Miter bars are available if you wish to attempt the installation yourself. However Accu-Slice, LLC will not be liable for any damage or misalignment that you do to your system during this replacement.
The Miter Bar comes complete with the three Off-Set Cam Clamps. Three different sizes are available depending on your model of Accu-Slice index table.
The price list for the miter bars as well as the replacement by Accu-Slice, LLC are as follows:
If your Meter Bar on the Accu-Slice System needs to be replaced because the Off-Set locking cams do not lock the miter bar securely into the miter bar slot, this was probably due to overtightening the offset cam locks when installing the Accu-Slice system on the band saw. It is important that you do not overtighten these offset cam locks. Just turn them clockwise until just snug. Your do not need to over tighten these offset cam locks. The purpose of these offset cam locks is just to hold the Accu-Slice in place against the front edge of the miter bar slot so that it does not slip laterally during operation. Once again - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THESE OFFSET CAM LOCKS.
We changed the design of the Miter Bar in 2018. This new design uses low profile offset cams to lock the miter bar into the band saw table. The previous model used some screws that projected slightly above the top of the index rail. If these screws were not screwed to their lowest position, they will interfere with the free sliding of the index table. Customers have filled or sanded the top surface of these screws to eliminate this problem. However we can replace the miter bars on the Accu-Slice index tables to eliminate this potential problem.
The Miter bars are available if you wish to attempt the installation yourself. However Accu-Slice, LLC will not be liable for any damage or misalignment that you do to your system during this replacement.
The Miter Bar comes complete with the three Off-Set Cam Clamps. Three different sizes are available depending on your model of Accu-Slice index table.
The price list for the miter bars as well as the replacement by Accu-Slice, LLC are as follows:
Accu-Slice Table |
Miter Bar Only |
Miter Bar & Accu-Slice Repair |
AS173 |
AS100119B - $95.00 |
ASREPAIR - $175.00 |
AS216 |
AS100123B - $105.00 |
ASREPAIR - $175.00 |
AS266 |
AS100126B - $115.00 |
ASREPAIR - $175.00 |
If you are sending your Accu-Slice Index Table back to us for repair, be certain to package it thoroughly to assure that it is not damaged in shipment. We recommend that you package it in a oversize box with cardboard or foam around the edges of the index table. So not use packing peanuts - they will not protect the index table from damage. We have had the best luck using Federal Express for shipping. You are responsible to the shipping and cost of shipping your index table to Accu-Slice. The return shipping costs are included in the costs above.
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Adjusting the Roller Bearings on the Accu-Slice Carriages
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Accu Slice Index Table - Maintenance and Service
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Alignment of the Band Saw to Assure Optimum Performance of the Accu-Slice System
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