4. Rip Cut On A Table Saw. The jointed edge
of the workpiece is placed against a table saw
fence and the opposite edge cut off.
SURFACE PLANING
The purpose of surface planing on the jointer
is to make one flat face on a piece of stock.
This is a necessary step when preparing a work-
piece to be run through a planer when squar-
ing stock.
NOTICE: If you are not experienced with a
jointer, set the depth of cut to 0", and practice
feeding the workpiece across the tables as de-
scribed. This procedure will better prepare you
for the actual operation.
TO SURFACE PLANE ON THE JOINTER
1. Read and understand SECTION "SAFETY..."
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for
dangerous conditions as described in the Stock
Inspection & Requirements instructions.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation.
(We suggest 1⁄32" for surface planing, using a
more shallow depth for hard wood species or
for wide stock.)
4. Make sure your fence is set to 90˚.
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5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place
it so the concave side is face down on the sur-
face of the infeed table.
6. Start the jointer.
WARNING: Failure to use push blocks when
surface planing may result in cutterhead con-
tact, which will cause serious personal injury.
Always use push blocks to protect your hands
when surface planing on the jointer.
7. With a push block in each hand, press the
workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure, and feed the workpiece over the
cutterhead.
NOTE: If your leading hand (with push block)
gets within 4" of the cutterhead, lift it up and
over the cutterhead, and place the push block
on the portion of the workpiece that is on 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 when 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 surface is flat.
EDGE JOINTING
The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a
finished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for
joinery or finishing. It is also a necessary step
when squaring rough or warped stock.
NOTICE: If you are not experienced with a
jointer, set the depth of cut to 0", and practice
feeding the workpiece across the tables as de-
scribed. This procedure will better prepare you
for the actual operation.