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==Description==
A jointer has a similar architecture to a table saw.  Workpieces are fed by hand on a flat table and a rotating cutter projects through the table top.  Unlike a table saw, the jointer cutter is cylindrical and mills the bottom surface of the workpiece to flatten it out.


==Use For==
==Use For==
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Length > 8 inches
Length > 8 inches
Width > 3/4"
''Wood with uneven grain requires special care.''
==Do Not Use For==
Fiberboard


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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_nolabels.jpg|180px|Jointer nolabels]]
! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_nolabels.jpg|320px|Jointer nolabels]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The 1696 Jointer
| colspan="2" | The Powermatic Jointer waiting to be used
|-
|-
|}
|}


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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_knife_rotor.png|120px|Jointer knives]]
! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_knife_rotor.png|220px|Jointer knives]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | KNIVES
| colspan="2" | WHIRLING KNIVES!
|-
|-
|}
|}
Width > 3/4"
''Wood with uneven grain requires special care.''
==Do Not Use For==
Fiberboard


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


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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.
|+ Wire Spool Racks
|-
! Wire Rack 1 !! Wire Rack 2 !! Wire Rack 3
|-
| Outfeed too high || Outfeed correct || Outfeed too low
|-
| [[File:Jointer_outfeed_high.png|250px]] || [[File:Jointer_outfeed_correct.png|250px]] || [[File:Jointer_outfeed_low.png|250px]]
|}


4.  Lock the outfeed table at this setting.


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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_outfeed_high.png|250px|outfeed high]]
|+ Jointer Outfeed Table Height
|-
| colspan="2" | If the outfeed table is too high, the finished surface of the workpiece will be curved.
|-
|}
 
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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_outfeed_correct.png|250px|outfeed correct]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | The correct height for the outfeed is exactly level with the knives at the highest point of their rotation.
! Too high !! Just right !! Too low
|-
|}
 
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! colspan="2" class="infobox-image" | [[File:Jointer_outfeed_low.png|250px|outfeed low]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | If the outfeed table is too low, the end of the cut gets gouged at the end of the cut.
| Workpiece curved on bottom || Workpiece flat on bottom || Workpiece gouged at end
|-
|-
| [[File:Jointer_outfeed_high.png|350px]] || [[File:Jointer_outfeed_correct.png|350px]] || [[File:Jointer_outfeed_low.png|350px]]
|}
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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.

Revision as of 11:54, 22 March 2024

Link to: Wood Shop main page


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!


Description

A jointer has a similar architecture to a table saw. Workpieces are fed by hand on a flat table and a rotating cutter projects through the table top. Unlike a table saw, the jointer cutter is cylindrical and mills the bottom surface of the workpiece to flatten it out.

Use For

Wooden boards only

Length > 8 inches

Jointer nolabels
The Powermatic Jointer waiting to be used
Jointer knives
WHIRLING KNIVES!

Width > 3/4"

Wood with uneven grain requires special care.

Do Not Use For

Fiberboard

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.

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.

Jointer Outfeed Table Height
Too high Just right Too low
Workpiece curved on bottom Workpiece flat on bottom Workpiece gouged at end
Jointer outfeed high.png Jointer outfeed correct.png Jointer outfeed low.png
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