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Facing
Once you have a good edge it is time to
eliminate any warp or cup on the board. Keep in
mind the outfeed table is the reference point and
once the material is past the cutterhead,
downward pressure should be applied to the
outfeed table only. Putting downward pressure
on the board over the infeed table will bend any
cup or warp prior to hitting the cutterhead and
after the pressure is released, the cup will spring
back. At the same time try keeping a constant
feed rate in order to give a good smooth cut with
no burn marks . (Figure 24)
Beveling
For beveling (Figure 25), set the fence to the
desired angle using a protractor and lock into
place. Feed the material through pressing firmly
against the fence and tables. Several passes
may be necessary for the desired result.
Rabbeting
WARNING!
Rabbeting requires removal of the blade
guard. Use extreme caution and replace the
guard after completion.
1. Adjust the fence so that the distance
between the edge of the knife and the fence
is equal to the width of the desired rabbet
(Figure 26).
2. Lower the infeed table to the depth of the
rabbet required. If the rabbet is quite deep it
may be necessary to do it in increments.
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26