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SETTING OUTFEED TABLE
For accurate work in most jointing operations, the
outfeed table must be exactly level with the
knives at their highest point of revolution.
1.
Raise the outfeed table to its highest point,
and place a straight edge across it.
2.
Turn the cutterhead until one knife is at its
highest point.
3. Lower the outfeed table until the straight
edge contacts a knife. Rock the cutterhead
slightly to make sure the apex of the knife is
contacting the straight edge. Lock the
outfeed table at that setting.
After the outfeed table has been set at the correct
height, it should not be changed except for
special operations or after replacing knives.
Examples of incorrect settings:
If the outfeed table is too high, the finished
surface of the workpiece will be curved (Fig. 18).
If the outfeed table is too low, the work will be
gouged at the end of the cut (Fig. 19)
As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment,
run a piece of wood slowly over the knives for 6
to 8 inches; it should rest firmly on both tables
(Fig. 20) with no open space under the finished
cut.