Powermatic PJ1696 Jointer

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Powermatic 16" Jointer
Jointing a board
General Info
Make Powermatic
Model PJ1696
Serial Unknown
Specs
Manual Jointer User Manual
Asylum Info
Location Wood Shop
Rubric
Training
Testing
Restrictions red


This is a RED tool. Training and tool-testing are required.

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!


Use For

Wooden boards only

Length > 8 inches

Width > 3/4"

Wood with uneven grain requires special care.

Do Not Use For

Fiberboard

Jointer nolabels
The 1696 Jointer
Jointer knives
KNIVES

Plastics

Composites

Metals

Safety Notes

Personal:

Jointer 3 inch
Don't chop off your fingers!
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  • Eye protection required
  • Hearing protection recommended
  • No loose clothing or jewelry, roll up sleeves above the elbows.
  • Tie up or cover long hair
  • Closed-toe shoes with good traction.

Tool:

  • Make sure the guards are in place and working well.
  • Switch on the Dust Collector: Coral AF/2C free-standing 2-filter between the 1696 Jointer and the 201 Planer ("The Beast".)
  • Keep hands at least 3 inches away from the blades at all times.
Jointer hand choreography
Shift hands during cut. MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON THE WORKPIECE.
  • Don't cut wood less than 8" long, 3/4" wide or 1/4" thick.
  • For wood less than 12" long, 3" wide and 3" thick, a hold-down or push block is required
  • Never apply pressure to stock directly above the cutter head. This can lead to the stock tipping into the cutter.
  • Wood grain must run in the direction of the cutting.
  • Never make cuts greater then 1/8" deep
  • Do NOT wear gloves

Setting the Outfeed Table Height

1. Raise the outfeed to its highest point and place a straight edge across the cutter.

2. Turn the cutter head until one row of knives is at its highest point.

Jointer Outfeed Table Height
Too high Just right Too low
Workpiece curved Workpiece flat Workpiece gouged at end
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3. Lower the outfeed table until the straight edge contacts a knife blade. Rock the head slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is contacting the straight edge.

4. Lock the outfeed table at this setting.