Woodstock W1683 instruction manual Troubleshooting Planing Results

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Troubleshooting

Planing Results

Planing results are affected by the species and condition of the wood, how the planer is setup, and the condition of the knives. The following characteristics are common problems woodworkers might have while planing.

Snipe — Where more material is removed from board ends than the middle of the board. This condition occurs with all planers to some degree. Usually exaggerated when one or both bed rollers are set too high, this condition can also be caused by the chipbreaker or the pressure bar being set too high. Adjustment of the above components should reduce snipe beyond notice.

Chatter Marks — Usually caused by incorrect chipbreaker and pressure bar settings. Can also be caused by running a narrow workpiece through the planer on the far left or right side of the cutterhead. Shows up in the form of a “washboard” look across the face of the freshly planed workpiece. Likely to be inconsistent in appearance.

Chip Marks — Occur when chips are not properly expelled from the cutterhead. The chips get caught between the knives and the workpiece, hindering the ability of the knife to take an even cut. Chip marks usually appear as random and uneven. They can also be caused by exhaust blockage or too large of a gap between the chip deflector and the cutterhead. Using a dust collector with the planer will help this situation.

Wavy Surface — Usually caused by poor knife height adjustment. Appears when one knife is taking deeper cuts than the others. Can be fixed by resetting the knives to a tolerance within

.001" from one end to the other.

Note that one knife being slightly higher than the others will also result in that knife dulling at a faster rate, because it is doing more work.

Chipped Grain — Frequently a result of planing against the grain. May also be caused by wood with knots or cross grain, dull knives or a misaligned chipbreaker. Chipped Grain can usually be avoided by slowing down the feed rate and by taking more shallow cuts. Inspect your lumber and determine if grain is causing the problem.

Fuzzy Grain — Commonly caused by surfacing lumber with too high of a moisture content. Fuzzy grain can also be caused by dull knives or an incorrect grinding bevel on the knives. Check stock with a moisture meter. Anything over 20% should be stickered and allowed to dry.

Glossy Surface — Most often caused by dull knives taking shallow cuts at a slow feed speed. The lumber usually gets scorched and blackens the surface of the stock; eventually damage to the knives will occur. If knives are sharp and a glossy surface still results, increase the feed speed or cutting depth.

Pitch & Glue Build-Up— Resin or glue build-up on the rollers and the cutterhead will cause over-heating by decreasing the cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism. Scorched lumber, as well as uneven knife marks and chatter, can result.

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Contents Planer Spiral Cutterhead Planer Instruction SheetW1718 Replacement Parts Page Table Of Contents Introduction About Your NEW Planer Woodstock Service and SupportPlaner Machine Specifications Warranty and ReturnsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Safety FirstKeep proper footing and balance at all times Read the manual Additional Safety Instructions for PlanersGrounding Electrical Requirements220V Operation Extension CordsBox Contents AssemblyOverview When assembling, adjusting or operating equipment Shop Preparation Cleaning MachineChecking roller extension with a Straightedge Extension RollersTo mount the handwheel To install the dust hoodHandwheel Dust HoodTo assemble the knife setting jig SwitchKnife Setting Jig To mount the switchLocation of Controls AdjustmentsTo move the bed rollers Moving Bed RollersTo check the table Make sure machine is unplugged Checking table/head casting in front To adjust the table less thanRemove the front cabinet cover To adjust the table more thanTo check the knives Checking KnivesKnife Adjustment 5 6 4 Board position on table Feed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure BarChipbreaker adjustment controls Anti-Kickback Pawls Chip DeflectorChain Tensioner Planer. To adjust the roller spring tensionSpring Tension Table Rollers To adjust the table roller heightFeed Rate Always Wear Safety Glasses When Operating This machineOperations Test RunFace joint the concave side of cupped Stock before planing Operational TipsTroubleshooting Planing Results Planer Pal knife setting jig Aftermarket Setup AccessoriesTable And Base MaintenanceCleaning GeneralWorm gear LubricationPulley Alignment Belt TensionTo align the pulleys HP Magnetic Switch -L.Z. Type Wiring DiagramSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingClosure 107 100 103 108 101 104 102 8894 109 Headcasting 204 333 334 331 332 Page Middle Table 509 508 540 G8IKJ Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA
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