Powermatic 2700 manual End Shaping, Shaping All Sides, On-Edge Shaping

Edge Shaping

When edge shaping, never attempt to hand guide any stock less than 12 inches long, or narrower than 3 inches without the use of a special guide as shown in Figure 30.

When edge shaping, the work- piece must be at least 12 inches long unless a special guide is used.

1.Use the hold-ins and hold-downs as shown in Figure 30 to firmly hold the workpiece down and against the fence. If workpiece is too wide for the hold-ins to be used, clamp a scrap board to the table to substitute for the hold-ins.

2.Check the rotation of the cutter. Be sure to feed workpiece against rotation of the cutter.

3.Feed the workpiece slowly and steadily with firm, even pressure to make a smooth cut.

Important: The rate of feed depends on depth of cut and experience of operator.

End Shaping

When end shaping narrow stock, it is important that at least one half of the workpiece end be in contact with either the in-feed or out-feed fence. Use a guide similar to the one shown in Figure 31 which tightly clamps the scrap piece to the work- piece and provides the necessary width.

End shaping a narrow work- piece without a special guide could result in the workpiece rocking into the cutterhead, causing personal injury.

Shaping All Sides

Because cross grain shaping is more likely to create chipping out and splinters on some woods, it is good practice to first shape the cross-grain sides. Any chipping that does occur is taken care of by the with-grain cuts, as shown in Figure 32.

On-Edge Shaping

If the shaper fence does not firmly support wide stock, use the T-slots in the fence to attach a special rigid high fence as shown in Figure 33.

Note: Be sure the screw holes are countersunk in the special fence to avoid interference with the workpiece.

Figure 30

Figure 31

Figure 32

Figure 33

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