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ST1001 6" Jointer
The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-
ished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for joinery
or finishing. It is also a necessary step when squaring
rough or warped stock (see
Figures 31 & 32
).
Figure 32.
Illustration of edge jointing results.
To edge joint on the jointer:
1.
Read and understand
SAFETY
,
beginning on
Page 4
.
2.
Make sure your stock has been inspected for
dangerous conditions as described in the
Stock
Inspection & Requirements
instructions,
beginning on
Page 17
.
3.
Set the cutting depth for your operation. (We
suggest between
1
⁄
16
" and
1
⁄
8
" for edge jointing,
using a more shallow depth for hard wood spe-
cies or for wide stock.)
4.
Make sure the fence is set to 90˚.
5.
If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so
the concave side is face down on the surface of
the infeed table.
6.
Start the jointer.
7.
Press the workpiece against the table and fence
with firm pressure. Use your trailing hand to
guide the workpiece through the cut, and feed
the workpiece over the cutterhead.
Note:
If your leading hand gets within 4" of the
cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutterhead, and
place it on the portion of the workpiece that is over
the outfeed table. Now, focus your pressure on the
outfeed end of the workpiece while feeding, and
repeat the same action with your trailing hand
when it gets within 4" of the cutterhead. To keep
your hands safe, DO NOT let them get closer than
4" from the cutterhead when it is moving!
8.
Repeat
Step 7
until the entire edge is flat.
NOTICE
If you are not experienced with a jointer, set
the depth of cut to zero, and practice feeding
the workpiece across the tables as described
below. This procedure will better prepare you
for the actual operation.
Figure 31.
Typical edge jointing operation.
Edge Jointing
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