Grizzly G4815, G9953ZXF instruction manual Bevel Cutting, Illustration of bevel cutting results

Bevel Cutting

The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specific angle into the edge of a workpiece (Figure 32).

The Ultimate Series Jointers have preset fence stops at 45˚ to the left and 45˚ to the right. If your situation requires a different angle, the preset fence stops can be easily adjusted for your needs.

Figure 32. Illustration of bevel cutting results.

NOTICE

If you are not experienced with a jointer, set the depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding the workpiece across the tables as described below. This procedure will better prepare you for the actual operation.

To bevel cut on the jointer:

1.Read and understand Section 1: Safety beginning on page 2.

2.Make sure your stock has been inspected for dangerous conditions as described in the “Stock Inspection” instructions beginning on page 23.

3.Set the cutting depth for your operation. (We suggest between 1⁄16" and 1⁄8" for bevel cut- ting, using a more shallow depth for harder wood species or for wider stock.)

4.Make sure your fence is set to the angle of your desired cut.

5.If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so the concave side is face down on the surface of the infeed table.

6.Start the jointer.

7.With a push block in your leading hand, press the workpiece against the table and fence with firm pressure.

8.Feed the workpiece over the cutterhead. Note—If your leading hand gets within 4" of the cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutter- head, and place the push block on the por- tion of the workpiece that is over the outfeed table. At this point, focus your pressure on the outfeed end of the workpiece while feed- ing, and repeat the same action with your trailing hand when it gets within 4" of the cut- terhead. To keep your hands safe, DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the cutter- head when it is moving!

9.Repeat steps 7-8until the angled cut is sat- isfactory to your needs.

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