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Edge Jointing
The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-
ished, flat-edged surface (Figure 31) that is suit-
able for joinery or finishing. It is also a necessary
step in the squaring process of 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 2.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for
dangerous conditions as described in the
“Stock Inspection” instructions beginning on
page 23.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation. (We
suggest between
1
⁄16" and
1
⁄8" for edge joint-
ing, using a more shallow depth for harder
wood species or for wider 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.
8. Feed the workpiece over the cutterhead.
Note—If your leading hand gets within 4" of
the cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutter-
head, and place it on the portion of the work-
piece that is over the outfeed table. At this
point, 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!
9. Repeat steps 7-8 until the entire edge is flat.
NOTICE
If you are not experienced with a jointer, set
the depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding
the workpiece across the tables as
described below. This procedure will better
prepare you for the actual operation.