Jointer

__ //The Jointer// __
= // Machine Information Sheet // = ** Function ** : Main use is for removing warps from boards ** Types of Cuts: ** **Surfacing** (do first): Reducing the thickness of a board (Cutting a face) ** Jointing ** (do second): Reducing the width of a board (Cutting an edge) ** Size: ** Size of the Jointer determined by the length of the knives or the maximum width of a board that can be surfaced **// Maximum Depth of Cut: //** Jointing: 1/16" Surfacing: 1/16" **// Minimum Length: //** to be jointed 10” ** Parts: ** ** Base ** - supports Jointer **Front or Infeed Table**- controls depth of cut ** Rear or Outfeed Table ** - even with the highest point of blade rotation ** Cutter Head ** - three or more fixed knives on a cylinder which revolves at 3500-4500 RPMs **Fence**- pivots for bevel cuts **Guard**- pivots to cover part of knives exposed during the cutting operations ** Cutting Action: ** ** Height of the Infeed Table ** : determines the depth of the cut **Height of the Outfeed Table**: should be even with the highest point of rotation of the knives TOO LOW. will cut a snipe ,TOO HIGH will cut a taper **Angular Cutting**: (bevels and chamfers) Always tilt the fence TOWARD the jointer knives Other Operations That Can Be Performed On The Jointer: Rabbeting Beveling Chamfering Stop Chamfering Tapering