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G0612 6" Jointer
The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut the edge of
a workpiece at a specific angle (see
Figure 37).
The Model G0612 has fence stops you can set at
90˚, 45˚ inward, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your
situation requires a different angle, the fence can
be locked anywhere between these angles.
To bevel cut on the jointer:
1. Read and understand SECTION 1:
SAFETY.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected
for dangerous conditions as described in the
Stock Inspection instructions
.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation. We
suggest between
1
⁄16" and
1
⁄8" for bevel cut-
ting; but use a more shallow depth when cut
-
ting hardwoods or wide surfaces.
4. Make sure your fence is set to the angle
desired and securely locked.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), square
the stock before edge jointing by surface
planing the workpiece until it is flat on both
sides.
6. Start the jointer.
7. With a push block in your leading hand,
press the workpiece against the infeed table
and fence with firm pressure, and feed the
workpiece over the cutterhead, as shown in
Figure 36.
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 angled cut is satisfac-
tory to your needs.
Figure 37. Illustration of bevel cutting results.
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 36. Typical bevel cutting operation.
Bevel Cutting