Welcome to this how-to video where we'll cover the operation of Grizzly's G0854
compact automatic edge bander. In this video I'll walk you step-by-step through selecting the
proper edge banding material, adjusting the G0854 for use with the selected banding,
and proper setup and operation of the machine. So let's jump right in and take a look at the
types of edge banding you can use with the G0854. Grizzly offers a large selection of non glue
edge banding so check out grizzly.com to see our whole selection. Always be sure to operate
the G0854 with non-glue veneer to avoid adhesion issues. First off, let's go to
the rear of the machine and check to make sure that you have plenty of glue in the glue pot. If needed
add some pellets until the glue reaches about 3/4 of an inch from the top of the glue pot when fully
melted. With the glue amount good to go, let's turn to setting the panel feeder height according
to the thickness of your workpiece. To do this, measure your workpiece thickness in millimeters.
Then, loosen the panel feeder lock lever here and rotate the elevation hand wheel until the
numerical display shows the same measurement as your workpiece thickness, then retighten the
lock lever to secure the panel feeder. So now that our panel feeder is adjusted, we can now
turn to setting up our in-feed fence in relation to the edge banding thickness. There are two methods
you can use to set the in-feed fence position. One is using in-feed fence scale. The other is using the
in-feed fence stop. The scale represents the edge banding thickness in millimeters, so all you need
to do is confirm your edge banding thickness and loosen the in-feed fence lock lever then
twist the knurled cylinder until the thickness aligns with the mark on the scale, then lock in
the setting the other method is to use a small 1 to 3 inch piece of edge banding cut a small
piece of edge banding and place it in front of the stop bowl loosen the infeed lock lever and
twist the knurled cylinder until the stop plate firmly contacts the edge banding, then lock in
the setting. Now it's time to adjust the glue spindle. This is an essential adjustment that
should be checked and adjusted every time the in-feed fence is moved, to ensure the best adhesion.
Loosen the panel feeder lock lever and swing the feeder door open to see the glue spindle. Place the
workpiece against the in-feed fence and align it with the glue spindle. The workpiece should rest
evenly along the length of the in-feed fence while contacting the spindle. If it doesn't go to the
rear of the machine and rotate the glue spindle adjustment knob until the spindle aligns evenly
with the in-feed fence. Next, let's go ahead and close and lock the panel feeder in place and
head to the rear of the machine to adjust the flush trimmers. The flush trimmers on the G0854
are independently adjustable cutter heads above and below the passing workpiece that cleanly cut
the edge banding to the appropriate thickness before it exits the machine. Always be sure to
adjust the trimmers with each edge banding used to ensure the best finish possible. To adjust
the trimmers, carefully measure the thickness of your edge banding in millimeters then rotate the
flush trimmer adjustment knob until the readout for each matches the thickness of the banding.
With the trimmers adjusted, let's move on to installing the edge banding coil. The width of
your edge banding tape should be slightly greater than the workpiece to ensure a crisp edge when the
banding is trimmed flush. First, adjust the height knobs on the intake guides here. The height knob
should just contact the top of the edge bending in the vertical position, allowing it to travel
through smoothly. Next, loosen the guide rollers on the coil support to fit inside the edge banding
coil. Center the coil on the support, then move the rollers until they touch the inside of the coil,
but still allow the coil to move freely. Insert the edge banding through the intake guides and
move the nylon roller release knob to the right to manually move the edge banding tape all the
way forward, past the nylon rollers, to the end of the edge banding seat. At this point you want to
rotate the edge banding seat adjustment knob until it leaves approximately 1/32"
of vertical play, to allow the edge banding to move freely. With that set go back to the intake
guide and check to see if any adjustments are needed. Again, you want to have about 1/32"
of play for the banding to move freely. Move the nylon roller release knob back
into position, then manually move the edge banding tape back until it's just in front of the nylon
roller. This is the appropriate starting point for operation. So, we've covered checking the glue
pot, panel feeder adjustment, in-feed fence and glue spindle alignment, and adjusting the flush
trimmers for your workpiece. We also walk through installing and adjusting the G0854
for the specific type of edge banding tape you plan to use. All that's left is to power up the
machine by turning on the master power switch, and rotating the glue pot switch to the on position.
Preheating the glue can take up to 30 minutes to completely remelt the cold glue. During this time
check to make sure you have the temperature settings correct to match the manufacturer's
recommendations for the type of glue being used. Once the glue pot is heated, turn the glue spindle
button on and allow it to run while the spindle fills with glue. Next, press the panel feeder and
flush trimmer buttons to activate each feature. Turn on your dust collection system and put on
the appropriate PPE for operation. After that, simply place the workpiece against the in-feed
fence and slide it into the panel feeder, being careful to avoid pinching your fingers. And the
G0854 will take it from there. Then simply receive the workpiece on the out-feed side as it
exits the machine. And there you have it. With some basic setup to match your workpiece we're now
ready to run smoothly through those big jobs with the G0854 compact automatic
edge bander. And you can find this, and all of your edge banding accessories, on grizzly.com.