Overview, Biscuit no. width length, Adjusting the cutting depth – Global Machinery Company BJ110M User Manual

Page 8: Depth setting depth of cut

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Overview

The biscuit joiner is designed for the cutting and joining of

timber. It provides an accurate, effective and convenient

alternative to other means of jointing such as dowelling and

can be particularly useful for edge jointing long boards of

either natural wood or manufactured sheeting.
The 100mm TCT blade is plunged into the wood to the

required depth, which is pre-set depending on the biscuit to

be used.

Biscuit No.

Width

Length

#0

16mm

48mm

#10

20mm

52mm

#20

24mm

60mm

Glue is applied and the biscuit is inserted into the elliptical

slot that is left by the blade. As the glue sets, it expands the

biscuit, resulting in an extremely strong joint.

The adjustable fence allows the height and angle of the

blade to be positioned to suit different joint requirements.

The depth of cut can be set on the depth of cut control dial,

depending on the biscuit to be used. The joiner can also be

used to create a continuous groove, the width of which can

be increased simply by adjusting the fence up or down and

carrying out several passes.

Adjusting the cutting depth

The depth of cut can be set to match the dimensions of the

particular size biscuit being used.
The numbers on the depth adjustment dial (0, 10 & 20)

coincide with the three most common biscuit sizes. The

letter ‘M’ stands for maximum depth capacity of the tool.
The table below indicates the cutting depth for each setting.

Depth Setting

Depth of Cut

0

8mm

10

10.5mm

20

12mm

Max

13.5mm

The width of a biscuit may vary due to variances in

manufacture. The blade has been designed to allow fitment

of the largest biscuits in the slot cut. Sometimes you may

need to sort out the correct sizes, or even moisten the

biscuits slightly to achieve a tight fit where required.
Glue is applied and the biscuit inserted into the semicircular

slot that is left by the blade, and the biscuit swells up taking

away any looseness in the joint.
1. To select a depth, align the

appropriate number with the

mark on the tool’s housing.

2. Rotate the depth adjustment

dial to the desired position until

it “clicks” into place (fig A).

A

#0 = 16mm x 48mm
#10 = 20mm x 52mm
#20 = 24mm x 60mm

#0

#10

#20

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