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G0604 6" X 56" Jointer
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The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-
ished, flat-edged surface (see
Figures 30 & 31)
that is suitable for joinery or finishing. It is also a
necessary step when squaring rough or warped
stock.
Figure 31. Illustration of edge jointing results.
To edge joint on the jointer:
1. Read and understand SECTION 1: SAFETY,
beginning on
Page 6.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected
for dangerous conditions as described in the
Stock Inspection instructions, beginning on
Page 22.
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 species 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 mov
-
ing!
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 30. Typical edge jointing operation.
Edge Jointing