PLANING WARPED PIECES
If the wood to be planed is dished or warped, take light cuts until the surface is flat. Avoid forcing such material down against the table; excessive pressure will spring it while passing the knives, and it will spring back and remain curved after the cut is completed.
PLANING SHORT OR THIN WORK
When planing short or thin pieces, always use push blocks to minimize all danger to the hands. Fig. 70, illustrates using the Delta Push Blocks properly.
Do not perform planning operations on materials shorter than 10 inches (254 mm), narrower
than 3/4 inch (19 mm), wider than 6 inches (152.4 mm) or less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) thick. See Fig. 71
DIRECTION OF GRAIN
Avoid feeding work into the jointer against the grain as shown in Fig. 72. The result will be chipped and splintered edges. Feed with the grain as shown in Fig. 73, to obtain a smooth surface.
MINIMUM AND |
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Fig. 71 | ||
MAXIMUM | ||
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PLANING |
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DIMENSIONS |
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1/2" (12.7 mm) | 3/4" (19mm) MINIMUM | |
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| 6" (152.4 mm) | |
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Fig. 70
Fig. 72
TABLE |
CUTTER
WRONG FEED - AGAINST THE GRAIN
Fig. 73
TABLE | ||
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| CUTTER | |
CORRECT FEED - WITH THE GRAIN | ||
TROUBLESHOOTING
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