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Common Cutting Problems
Snipe
Occurs when too much pressure is applied as a workpiece enters or leaves
the cutterhead. This can also cause by improper table settings.
To mitigate this problem, apply even feeding pressure throughout the entire
workpiece. Once the workpiece is past the cutterhead, downward pressure
should be focused on the outfeed table only. Ensure outfeed table is not
positioned way below the cutter head.
Chipping
Happens when making a cut against the grain direction. For highly figured
lumber, and areas near a knot, some amount of chipping is normal. In this
case, moistening the problematic area before jointing can sometimes
mitigate the issue.
Chipping can also cause by dirty or dull cutters. If chipping happens while
planing straight grain stocks. Inspect the cutter inserts and remove all resin
buildups. Rotate/replace dull cutter inserts when they are dull.
Fuzzy Grain
Can happen when planing wood with high moisture content or if the cutter is dull. Sometimes fuzzy grain
is unavoidable due to the nature of certain wood types. To mitigate this issue, avoid using wood with high
moisture content and use sharp cutters.