20
adjust.
tight.
spindles.
Excessive snipe
(gouge in the end
of the board that is
uneven with the rest
of the cut).
1. Out feed table is too
low.
1. Re-set out feed table
with cutter head.
2. Operator pushing
down on trailing end of
job.
2. Eliminate downward
pressure on trailing end
of job.
3. Job is not supported
as it leaves the out feed
table.
3. Support the job as it
leaves the out feed table.
Job stops or slows during
cut.
1. Taking too deep cut.
1. Take smaller cuts.
2. Pitch or build up on
tables.
2. Clean the tables and
cutter head components
Chipping or marks
(consistent pattern).
1. Knots or conflicting
grain direction in wood.
1. Inspect job for knots
and grain direction; only
use good material.
2. Nicked, chipped or dull
carbide tooth.
2. Replace/rotate
affected tooth.
3. Taking too deep cut.
3. Take smaller cuts.
Take small cuts on hard
woods.
Furry finish on the grain.
1. Wood has high
moisture content or
surface wetness.
1. Check moisture
content and allow to dry.
2. Blunt teeth.
2. Rotate the teeth.
Lines or ridges that run
along the board.
1. Nicked or chipped
teeth.
1. Replace or rotate
teeth.
Chatter marks across the
face of the board.
Uneven teeth marks, or
wavy surface.
1. Teeth not at even
heights.
1. Clean interface
between teeth and cutter
head.
2. Teeth not installed
evenly.
2. Check that there is no
dirt etc. under the teeth
and that they are evenly
tight.
3. Worn cutter head
bearings.
3. Replace cutter head
bearings.
Shiny finish.
1. Teeth are blunt.
1. Rotate/replace teeth.