MODEL T32838
BANDSAW SLED
INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
The Model T32838 Bandsaw Sled (see Figure 1)
fits 17" vertical wood-cutting bandsaws with tables
between 127⁄8"–181⁄2 " long, and allows you to process logs when used with one of the accessories
listed on Page 5.
Figure 1. Example of Model T32838 installed on
bandsaw.
Inventory
Description (Figure 2) Qty
A. Sled Assembly ............................................ 1
B. Rear Rail Mounting Brackets ...................... 2
C. Front Rail Mounting Brackets ..................... 2
D. Hex Wrenches 3, 4mm .........................1 Ea.
E. Hex Bolts M6-1 x 16 ................................... 4
F. Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" ................................. 4
G. Flat Washers 1⁄4" ......................................... 4
H. Square Nuts 5⁄16"-18 .................................... 4
I. Open-End Wrench 10mm ........................... 1
J. Rear Rail .................................................... 1
K. Scale .......................................................... 1
L. Front Rail .................................................... 1
M. Pointer ........................................................ 1
N. Button Head Cap Screws M5-.8 x 10 ......... 2
O. Knob Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8" .............................. 4
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D
E
F
G
H
J
K
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Figure 2. T32838 inventory.
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NOTICE
If you cannot find item on list, check around/
inside packaging materials. Often, items
get lost in packaging while unpacking or
they are pre-installed at factory.
COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2021 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
(FOR MODELS MFD. SINCE 11/21) #CS22151 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
V1.11.21
Assembly
The existing rails on your bandsaw must be
removed to install the Model T32838.
Wear safety glasses during
the entire setup process!
Items Needed Qty
Vertical Wood-Cutting Bandsaw ....................... 1
Tools to Remove Bandsaw Rails
Safety Glasses (For Each Person)
Wrench or Socket 8mm
..................................... 1
....... As Needed
...............1 Pr.
Install (2) rear rail mounting brackets to
4.
rear of bandsaw table (see Figure 4) using
hardware removed in Step 2 (or hardware
included with T32838). Only finger-tighten for
now.
To assemble bandsaw sled:
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
1.
2. Remove existing rails on your bandsaw.
3. Install (2) front rail mounting brackets to front
of bandsaw table (see Figure 3) using hardware removed in Step 2. Only finger-tighten
for now.
Note: T32838 comes with (4) M6-1 x 16 hex
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bolts, (4)
⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" hex bolts, and (4) 1⁄4"
flat washers. These can be used instead of
hardware from Step 2 if they fit your machine.
Rear Rail
Mounting Bracket
Bandsaw Table
(1 of 2)
Figure 4. Example of rear rail mounting brackets
installed on bandsaw table.
5. Loosely install (2) 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8" knob bolts
5
⁄16"-18 square nuts on front rail mounting
and
brackets, as shown in Figure 5.
Front Rail
Mounting Bracket
(1 of 2)
x 2
Front Rail
Mounting Bracket
Bandsaw
Table
(1 of 2)
Figure 3. Example of front rail mounting
brackets installed on bandsaw table.
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Figure 5. Knob bolts and square nuts installed
on front rail mounting brackets.
Model T32838 (Mfd. Since 11/21)
6. Slide square nuts into T-slot on bottom of
front rail, as shown in Figure 6, then tighten
knobs to secure rail position.
Note: To allow for longer workpieces, adjust
rail as far right as possible where it can still
be secured by left knob.
T-Slot
Figure 6. Installing front rail.
Repeat Steps 5–6 with rear rail, aligning rear
7.
rail edges to front rail edges.
9.
Loosen or remove (2) cap screws, fender
washers, and hex nuts shown in Figure 8
to adjust or re-install bumpers so they are
directly above rear rail.
x 2
Bumper
(1 of 2)
Figure 8. Location of bumper fasteners.
Note: If you cannot install bumpers directly
above rear rail, you can also adjust placement of fasteners shown in Figure 9 so sled
better fits your bandsaw table.
Lift sled handle and place sled assembly on
8.
rails and bandsaw table (see Figure 7).
Front Rail
Rear Rail
Sled Handle
Figure 7. Sled placed on front and rear rails.
x 4
Figure 9. Location of sled frame position
fasteners.
10.
Adjust rails up or down as needed so sled
is slightly above table, then tighten fasteners from Steps 3–4. Bumpers should contact rear rail and sled should slide smoothly
across rails and table.
Note: You may need to position rear rail out
of the way in order to access fasteners.
Model T32838 (Mfd. Since 11/21)
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11. Attach pointer to sled with (2) M5-.8 x 10 button head cap screws (see Figure 10).
x 2
Mark
Pointer
Figure 10. Pointer attached to sled.
12. Adjust sled on rails until edge of sled is flush
against bandsaw blade (see Figure 11), then
move sled handle down to lock position on
rails.
Blade
Sled
Handle
Figure 12. Pointer location marked on rail where
sled contacts blade.
14. Lift sled handle to unlock position, then
remove bandsaw sled from rails.
Remove sticker-back from scale and adhere
15.
scale to front rail, aligning 0" on scale with
mark from Step 13 (see Figure 13).
Mark
0" on Scale
Figure 11. Sled edge flush and locked in
position against blade.
13.
Mark location of pointer on front rail (see
Figure 12).
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Figure 13. Scale attached to front rail.
Note: If you adjust rail position, scale will
no longer be accurate. If you think you may
adjust rails, affix scale with tape for now.
Lift sled handle and install bandsaw sled on
16.
rails.
Refer to Model T32839, Model T32840, or
17.
Model T32841 instructions to install accesso-
ries for crosscut, miter, or milling operations.
Model T32838 (Mfd. Since 11/21)
order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777
Accessories
Installing unapproved accessories may
cause machine to malfunction, resulting in
serious personal injury or machine damage.
To reduce this risk, only install accessories
recommended for this machine by Grizzly.
NOTICE
Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.
T32839—Sliding Log Crosscut Jig
The Model T32839 Sliding Log Crosscut Jig
attaches to the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to perform crosscut operations on vertical wood-cutting
bandsaws.
T32840—Sliding Log Miter Table
The T32840 Sliding Log Miter Table attaches to
the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to perform miter cut
operations on vertical wood-cutting bandsaws.
Figure 15. T32840 Sliding Log Miter Table for
T32838.
Figure 14. T32839 Sliding Log Crosscut Jig for
T32838.
T32841—Sliding Log Milling Sled
The T32841 Sliding Log Milling Sled attaches
to the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to perform milling
operations on vertical wood-cutting bandsaws.
Figure 16. T32841 Sliding Log Milling Sled for
T32838.
Model T32838 (Mfd. Since 11/21)
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T32838 Parts Breakdown & List
Please Note: We do our best to stock replacement parts whenever possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown here
are available for purchase. Call (800) 523 - 4777 or visit our online parts store at www.grizzly.com to check for availability.
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REF PART # DES CRIPTION REF PART # DES CRIPTION
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7
8
10
13
4
2
32
30
31
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19
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26
17
16
14
23
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18
22
15
20
24
28
14
12
24
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1 PT32838001 BASE 17 PT32838017 LOCKING CAM
2 PT32838002 FL AT WASHER 5MM 18 PT32838018 PRESSURE PLATE
3 PT32838003 TRACK GUIDE PLATE 19 PT32838019 BEARING SHA FT (RI GHT)
4 PT32838004 TRA CK 20 PT32838020 BEARING SHAFT (LEFT)
5 PT32838005 POI NTER 21 PT32838021 BALL BEARING 6200ZZ
6 PT32838006 FRO NT RAI L 22 PT32838022 EXT RETAI NING RI NG 10 MM
7 PT32838007 BUMPER 23 PT32838023 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/4
8 PT32838008 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 16 24 PT32838024 FLAT WASHER 1/4
9 PT32838009 HE X NUT M5-. 8 25 PT32838025 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 5/8
10 PT32838010 RE AR RAIL MOUNTI NG BRACKE T 26 PT32838026 HEX NUT M8-1. 2 5
11 PT32838011 FRO NT RAI L MOUNTING BRA CKET 27 PT32838027 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-. 8 X 10
12 PT32838012 RE AR RAIL 28 PT32838028 SCALE
13 PT32838013 KNOB BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8, 12-LOBE, D1-1/2 29 PT32838029 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16
14 PT32838014 SQUARE NUT 5/16-18 30 PT32838030 HEX WRENCH 3MM
15 PT32838015 HANDLE PIVOT PIN 31 PT32838031 HEX WRENCH 4MM
16 PT32838016 FIXED HANDLE 29 X 77, M8-1.25 X 40 32 PT32838032 WRENCH 10MM OPEN-E ND
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Model T32838 (Mfd. Since 11/ 21)
WARRANTY & RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,
or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.
In the event you need to use this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will
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merchandise.
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Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.
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