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During operation the workpiece is pressed up against the fence and the outfeed table by the left
hand, fingers closed (thumb on workpiece). This will produce an edge that is square to the face
of the timber. The workpiece is moved forward regularly by the right hand, again with the
fingers closed and thumbs on workpiece.
When edging a workpiece of more than 75mm thickness, move the piece forward with both
hands. In doing so, the left hand, fingers closed presses the workpiece against the fence and the
outfeed table. The right hand lies upon the workpiece.
Edge planing of plywood, chipboard and blockwood
Plywood and chipboard have a severe blunting effect on cutters due to the abrasive nature of
the glue line. For this reason, when edge planing, keep well over to the far side of the cutter,
leaving the rest of the cutter for other work. Plywood, chipboard and the like are best cut on a
dimension saw using a tungsten tipped blade, which gives an excellent finish. Another
alternative is to place the material on a vertical spindle moulder, using tungsten tipped cutters.
9.5 Bevelling or Chamfering
This can be achieved by angling the fence with the aid of a sliding bevel to the angle required.
This operation can be done as for edge planing, but the use of the shaw guards provided will
prevent the workpiece from slipping. The workpiece is fed through the tunnel formed by the
Shaw Guards. The size and angle of bevel will determine whether it can be worked at one pass,
or whether a second or third cut is required for safety in working.
