CONSTRUCTING GAGE BLOCK

In order to check and adjust the height of the chipbreaker, pressure bar, infeed and outfeed rollers and adjust the cutter-head parallel to the table, you will need a gage block made of hard wood. The gage block can be constructed by following the dimensions shown in Fig. 36.

ADJUSTING CHIPBREAKERS

The chipbreakers (A) Fig. 37, are located on top of the planer and extend downward around the front of the cutterhead. The chipbreakers will rise as stock is fed through the planer and “breaks or curls” the wood chips. The bottom of the chipbreakers must be parallel to the knives and set .040" below the cutting circle. To check and adjust the chipbreakers, proceed as follows:

1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.Make certain the knives are adjusted properly as explained in section “CHECKING, REPLACING AND RE-

SETTING KNIVES.”

3.Place gage block (B) Fig. 38, on the table surface and directly under the cutterhead as shown. Using a .040" feeler gage (C) Fig. 38, placed on top of the gage block, raise the table until cutterhead knife (D) touches the feeler gage when the knife is at its lowest point.

DO NOT MOVE THE TABLE ANY FURTHER UNTIL THE ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

4.Move gage block (B) Fig. 39, directly under chipbreakers

(A) as shown. The bottom of chipbreakers (A) Fig. 39, should just touch gage block (B).

5.If an adjustment to the chipbreakers is necessary, loosen two hex nuts (E) Fig. 37, and turn adjustment screws (F) until chipbreakers (A) Fig. 39, touch gage block

(B) at both sides of the table.

4"

1/ " 4

2" 1/2"3" 4"

Fig. 36

FA F

E

E

Fig. 37

D

C

B

Fig. 38

A

B

Fig. 39

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22-451, 22-450 specifications

Delta 22-450 and Delta 22-451 are notable models within Delta's commitment to high-performance, precision woodworking tools. Designed for both amateur and professional woodworkers, these tools embody an ideal blend of innovation, usability, and durability.

One of the primary features of the Delta 22-450 is its powerful motor, which delivers reliable performance even under heavy workloads. This model is equipped with a 1.5 HP motor that ensures consistent power, allowing users to tackle various materials with ease. The motor is designed to operate quietly while minimizing vibrations, which enhances user comfort and precision during operation.

In contrast, the Delta 22-451 takes this a step further, boasting a slightly more robust 1.75 HP motor. This feature allows for increased cutting capacity and the ability to work with thicker and denser materials without bogging down. Both models come with a high-quality build, featuring cast-iron bases that provide stability and reduce vibration, further contributing to accuracy in cuts.

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