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For shiplapping, the blade edge should be
made to protrude outside slightly
(0.3
mm
-
0.6
mm:
1/64"
-
1/32").
Otherwise, nicks and generally poor ship-
lapping results.
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CAUTION
:
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool.
A
loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to
see
they are tightened securely.
For
the
correct
planer
blade
setting
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the blade
is
set
properly and
securely. The blade must be mounted
so
that the cutting edge
is
absolutely
level,
that
is,
parallel to the surface
of
the
rear
base.
Below are some examples of proper and improper
settings.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B)
Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct
setting
Nicks
in
surface
Gouging
at start
Gouging
at end
Although this side view cannot show
it,
the edges of the blades run perfectly
parallel to the rear base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to have
edge parallel to rear base line.
Cause: One or both balde edges fails to
protrude enough
in
relation to
rear base line.
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Cause: One
or
both blade edges pro-
trudes too far
in
relation
to
rear
base line.