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What depth should a jointer be set at?
For general use, I leave my machine set for a 1⁄32″-deep cut, which is just about right for removing saw marks on a ripped edge. For the heaviest milling, I cut about 1⁄8″ deep per pass.
How do you adjust the depth on a jointer?
Loosen the Stop Screw to Adjust the Jointer’s Fence Loosening those screws will rotate the fence. Continue rotating until the fence is perpendicular to the blade. Use a framing square to ensure that the fence is at a perfect 90 degrees (Image 2). Adjust the infeed table to set the depth of the cut.
How is jointer size determined?
Jointers are sized by the length of their knives, which determines the widest possible board the machine can surface. Without any auxiliary extensions, a jointer can comfortably handle lumber about twice as long as the bed, so bed length, along with blade size, dictates the size of material the tool can process.
What is the maximum cut on a jointer?
Do not remove guard over the cutterhead and always allow it to return against the fence before making the next cut. The maximum depth of cut is 1/16”; never force, or over feed the jointer by taking too thick of a cut. Final passes should be no more than 1/32”.
Why is my jointer not cutting flat?
In some cases, this can be caused by infeed and outfeed tables that aren’t parallel. But a more common (and easier to fix) cause is an outfeed table that is just a bit higher than the jointer knives.
When using the jointer you should joint with the grain?
To get a jointed edge that’s square to the face of a board, you should joint the face first. Then, with the newly jointed face against the fence (with the grain running downhill), joint one edge square with it.
Why am I getting snipe on my jointer?
Jointer snipe occurs when the outfeed table is positioned below the jointer knives. In most jointers the height of the outfeed table is adjustable, and that makes the fix to jointer snipe a relatively easy one. Ensure that the knives are set properly.
When edge jointing never make a cut deeper than a?
7. Do not use the jointer for cuts deeper than 1/16 inch. An injury could result if the material was thrown from the machine due to a deeper cut.
Can you thickness on a jointer?
If you run the other rough face on the jointer, you can certainly make it flat but you won’t make it parallel to the first face. That makes for a board that’s thicker at one end than the other. And speaking of thickness, a jointer will not allow you to easily thickness boards to a precise dimension.
What is the minimum thickness you can flatten on the jointer?
about ¾”
A good rule of thumb would be about ¾” minimum thickness and the minimum length of 12”. The maximum width that can be worked is limited to what will pass between the swing away blade guard and the fence.
What causes jointer snipe?
Snipe on a jointer is caused by the outfeed table being set too low or too high relative to the cutter head. Snipe on both ends does not sound like a jointer to me. Snipe on a planer is caused by a multitude of scenarios dictated by which machine you have.
Why is my jointer tapering?
Tapered Cuts When jointing the edge of a board, a common problem is ending up with a tapered cut. In some cases, this can be caused by infeed and outfeed tables that aren’t parallel. But a more common (and easier to fix) cause is an outfeed table that is just a bit higher than the jointer knives.