Powermatic PJ1696 Jointer
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| Powermatic 16" Jointer | |
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| General Info | |
| Make | Powermatic |
| Model | PJ1696 |
| Serial | Unknown |
| Specs | |
| Manual | Jointer User Manual |
| Asylum Info | |
| Location | Wood Shop |
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| Training | |
| Testing | |
| Restrictions | red |
This is a red tool. Training and tool-testing are required.
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Eye protection required! |
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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
Wooden boards only
Length > 8 inches
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| The Powermatic Jointer waiting to be used |
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| WHIRLING KNIVES! |
Width > 3/4"
Wood with uneven grain requires special care.
Do Not Use For
Fiberboard
Plastics
Composites
Metals
Safety Notes
Personal:
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| 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.
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| 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.
| Too high | Just right | Too low |
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| Workpiece curved on bottom | Workpiece flat on bottom | Workpiece gouged at end |
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