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Jointer. Overview. Used to true the edge of a board 2nd machine in procedural order. Fence. Blade Swing Guard. Outfeed Table. Infeed Table. On/Off Switch. How long is my board?. Needs to be 10” or longer. Depth of cut should…. … NOT exceed 1/8”. Keep the swing guard.
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Overview Used to true the edge of a board 2nd machine in procedural order
Fence Blade Swing Guard Outfeed Table Infeed Table On/Off Switch
How long is my board? Needs to be 10” or longer
Depth of cut should… …NOT exceed 1/8”
Keep the swing guard …over the blades
Turn the jointer on Press the GREEN button
Push it through smoothly Repeat as needed
Now your board has… …a smooth edge
Turn the jointer off Press the RED button
Danger!! Use a Push Stick!
Safe!! Use a Push Stick!
Safe to use hands if… board is higher than fence
Danger!! Do NOT joint end grain
The end splits out Do NOT joint end grain
Danger Overview • Using stock that’s width is less than the height of the fence without a push stick. • Using stock that is less than 10 inches long. • Removing more than 1/8 of an inch per pass. • Standing directly behind the wood—possible kickback
Before you start… …answer these questions • How long is my board? • Which edge do I want to joint?
Review • What is the minimum length of stock to be run through the jointer? • 10 inches • How much material may be removed in one pass? • 1/8 of an inch • Should both edges be jointed? • No, the edges won’t be parallel
Review • What is the margin of safety? • 4 inches • When do you use a push stick? • If the board’s width is less than the fence’s height • Where should the guard be? • Over the blade • Should end grain be jointed? • No, the ends will chips