Woodstock SHOP FOX W1755 - Manual (Page 27)

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W1755 6" Parallelogram Jointer
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Bevel Cutting
The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specific angle
into the edge of a workpiece (see Figures 40 & 41).
The Model W1755 has preset fence stops at 45˚ inward,
90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situation requires
a different angle, the preset fence stops can be easily
adjusted for your needs.
To bevel cut on the jointer, do these steps:
1. Read and understand SAFETY, beginning on Page 5.
2. Make sure your stock has been inspected for danger-
ous conditions as described in the Stock Inspection
& Requirements instructions, beginning on Page 21.
3. Set the cutting depth for your operation.
Note: We suggest between 1 ⁄
16
" and 1 ⁄
8
" for bevel
cutting, using a more shallow depth for hard wood
species or for wide stock.
4. Make sure your fence is set to the angle of your
desired cut.
5. If your workpiece is cupped (warped), place it so
the concave side is face down on the surface of the
infeed table.
6. Start the jointer.
7. With a push block in your leading hand, press
the workpiece against the table and fence with
firm pressure, and feed the workpiece over the
cutterhead.
Note: If your leading hand 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 angled cut is satisfactory to
your needs.
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 described below. This
procedure will better prepare you for
the actual operation.
Figure 40. Typical bevel cutting operation.
Figure 41. Illustration of bevel cutting
results.
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