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 t o the rear base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails t o have edge parallel t o rear base line.
Cause: One or both balde edges fails t o protrude enough in relation t o
Esg&T( rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges pro- trudes t o o far in relation to rear
base line.