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W1755 6" Parallelogram Jointer
OPERATIONS
Edge Jointing
The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a finished,
flat-edged surface (see Figures 38 & 39) that is suitable
for joinery or finishing. It is also a necessary step when
squaring rough or warped stock.
To edge joint on the jointer, do these steps:
1. Read and understand SAFETY, beginning on Page 5.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for danger-
ous conditions as described in the Stock Inspection
& Requirements instructions, beginning on Page 21.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation. Note: We
suggest between 1⁄16" and 1⁄8" for edge jointing,
using a more shallow depth for hard wood species or
for wide stock.
4. Make sure the fence is set to 90˚.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so the
concave side is face down (Figure 39) on the surface
of the infeed table.
6. Start the jointer.
7. Press the workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure. Use your trailing hand to guide the
workpiece through the cut, and feed the workpiece
over the cutterhead (See Figure 38).
Note: If your leading hand gets within 4" of the
cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutterhead, and
place it on the portion of the workpiece that is over
the outfeed table. Now, focus your pressure on the
outfeed end of the workpiece while feeding, and
repeat the same action with your trailing hand if it
gets within 4" of the cutterhead. To keep your hands
safe, DO NOT let them get closer than 4" from the
cutterhead when it is moving!
8. Repeat Step 7 until the entire edge is flat.
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.
NOTICE
Figure 38. Typical edge jointing
operation.
Figure 39. Illustration of edge jointing
results.
Portion
Removed With
Jointer