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adjustment dial to move the outfeed fence
forward, until it makes contact with the
workpiece. The outfeed fence will then be in line
with the cutting circle and supporting the
workpiece. Disengage the workpiece from cutter,
and the operation can continue.
Cross Grain Shaping Tips
The workpiece is more likely to chip out when
shaping across grain. Using a scrap piece to
support the workpiece at the end of the cut can
mitigate this problem.
If all four sides of the workpiece need to be
shaped, shape the cross-grain sides first.
Often times cross grain shaping involves cutting
the short edges of a workpiece. If that is the case,
use miter gauge, or other cross cut jigs to support
the workpiece so it can be fed steadily.
WARNING
When using miter gauge, do not feed
workpiece against the fence. If the fence is
not perfectly parallel to the miter slot,
workpiece can bind and kickback may occur.
Shaping Tall Workpieces
The height of the fence is 4-3/4” tall. For shaping
tall workpieces, mounting an auxiliary fence, or
using a tenon jig, will provide better support for
feeding workpieces safely.
Shaping with Collars
Make sure the edge of the workpiece that rides
against the collar is smooth. Otherwise any
irregularity on that edge will be duplicated on
the shaped surface.
When shaping with collars, the collar must have
sufficient bearing surface.
The work must also be fairly heavy relative to the
cut being made. Never shape a short, light
workpiece against the collars.