Baileigh SS-3528-S, Operator'S Manual

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GRAIN DIRECTION
Plan to shape the work piece in the same direction as the grain when possible. Some open
grain woods (such as redwood, fir, and oak) will leave a rough, or slightly splintered edge when
cut against the grain.
STRAIGHT EDGE SHAPING
Straightedge shaping is always performed with the work piece against the fence. To set up:
1. UNPLUG OR DISCONNECT SHAPER FROM POWER SOURCE AND LOCK OUT
POWER.
2. Check to see that the fence faces are parallel, properly in line or offset if necessary, and
securely tightened.
3. Rotate the cutters and inspect for clearance.
4. Position the leading face of a cutterhead blade at 90
degrees to the in feed fence face.
5. Position the workpiece against the in feed fence and
adjust the spindle to the desired height of the cut. At
the same time, check the desired depth of cut with
the blade in the 90 degree position as shown in
figure 12.
Depth Of Cut
The depth of cut is the distance from the outside circumference edge of the collar (which the
work rides against) to the outside edge of the cutter. The depth of cut is determined by the
position of the fence relative to the cutterhead and / or by the use of shaper collars.
1. Lock the spindle.
2. Install the right guard wherever possible.
DANGER:
Deep cuts require excessive horsepower and pushing force to control the cut. Deep
cuts can also cause the wood to splinter or split and may lead to lost control or
personal injury.
Pre-cut the stock on the band saw whenever possible to 1/16" of finished size. When
an edge finish is unsatisfactory. Take two or more cuts with the final cut no more
than 1/16" deep.
In the case of shaping across the grain, the trailing board edge will often splinter. To
correct this, the best solution is to make the board 1/4" oversize in width, shape the
board, and simply trim off the excess material.