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Note: Make sure that the fence base casting is level with the Outfeed table when securing.
Lubrication
Use a good grade of light grease on the steel adjusting screws located in the raising and lowering mechanisms of the work tables.
Occasionally, apply a few drops of light machine oil to the infeed/outfeed gibs. This permits the tables to slide freely.
The cutterhead ball bearings are lifetime lubricated |
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and need no further care. | Figure 45 |
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Troubleshooting Operating Problems
Trouble
Finished stock is concave on back end.
Finished stock is concave on front end.
Chip out.
Fuzzy grain.
Cutterhead slows while operating.
“Chatter” marks on workpiece.
Uneven knife marks on workpiece.
Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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Knife is higher than outfeed table. | Raise outfeed table until it aligns with | |
tip of knife. See Outfeed Table | ||
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Outfeed table is higher than knife. | Lower outfeed table until it aligns with | |
tip of knife. See Outfeed Table | ||
| Adjustment. | |
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Cutting against the grain. | Cut with the grain whenever possible. | |
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Dull knives. | Sharpen or replace knives. | |
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Feeding workpiece too fast. | Use slower rate of feed. | |
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Cutting too deeply. | Make shallower cuts. | |
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Knots, imperfections in wood. | Inspect wood closely for imperfections; | |
use different stock if necessary. | ||
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Wood has high moisture content. | Allow wood to dry or use different | |
stock. | ||
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Dull knives. | Sharpen or replace knives/inserts. | |
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Feeding workpiece too quickly, or | Feed more slowly, or apply less | |
applying too much pressure to | ||
pressure to workpiece. | ||
workpiece. | ||
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| Set knives properly as described in the | |
Knives incorrectly set. | Setting Cutterhead Knives section. | |
Check that knife slots are clean and | ||
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| free of dust or debris. | |
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Feeding workpiece too fast. | Feed workpiece slowly and | |
consistently. | ||
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| Align knives per the Setting Cutterhead | |
Knives are nicked, or out of | Knives section. Replace nicked knives | |
alignment. | or correct for small nicks – see Setting | |
| Knives for Rabbeting and Nicks. | |
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