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Edge Jointing
Edge jointing (see Figures below) produces a flat
and true surface along the side of a workpiece
by removing uneven areas. It is an essential step
for squaring up warped or rough stock and when
preparing a workpiece for joinery or finishing.
NOTICE
If you are not experienced with a jointer,
set depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding
workpiece across tables as described. This
will help you prepare for actual operations.
Removed
Surface
Figure 40. Illustration of edge jointing results.
Figure 41. Example of edge jointing operation.
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To edge joint on jointer:
1.
Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable
for the operation (see Stock Inspection &
Requirements section).
2.
Set infeed table height to desired cutting
depth for each pass.
IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, cutting
depth should never exceed
3.
Set fence to 90˚.
4.
Start jointer.
5.
Place workpiece firmly against fence and
infeed table.
IMPORTANT: To ensure workpiece remains
stable during cut, concave sides of workpiece
must face toward table and fence.
6.
Feed workpiece completely across cutter-
head while keeping it firmly against fence
and tables during the entire cut.
IMPORTANT: Keep hands at least 4" away
from cutterhead during the entire cut. Instead
of allowing a hand to pass directly over cut-
terhead, lift it up and over cutterhead, and
safely reposition it on the outfeed side to con-
tinue supporting workpiece. Use push blocks
whenever practical to further reduce risk of
accidental hand contact with cutterhead.
7.
Repeat Step 6 until the entire edge is flat.
Tip: When squaring up stock, cut opposite
edge of workpiece with a table saw instead
of the jointer—otherwise, both edges of work-
piece will not be parallel with each other.
Model G0656W/G0656XW (Mfd. Since 08/16)
⁄
" per pass.
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