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Model W1745W (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/16)
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Rabbet Cutting
The purpose of rabbet-cutting is to remove a section of
the workpiece edge (see
Figures 51–52)
. When combined
with another rabbet cut edge, the rabbet joints create a
simple, yet strong method of joining stock.
To rabbet cut on jointer, do these steps:
1.
Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable for the
operation (see
Stock Inspection & Requirements
sec-
tion).
2.
Set infeed table height to desired cutting depth for
each pass.
IMPORTANT:
For safety reasons, cutting depth should
never exceed
1
⁄
8
" per pass.
3.
Remove cutterhead guard.
4.
Set fence to 90˚ and near front of jointer, so amount
of exposed cutterhead in front of fence matches size
of desired rabbet.
5.
Start jointer.
6.
Place workpiece firmly against fence and infeed
table.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure workpiece remains stable dur-
ing cut, concave sides of workpiece must face toward
table and fence.
7.
Feed workpiece completely across cutterhead while
keeping it firmly against fence and tables during
entire cut.
IMPORTANT:
Keep hands at least 4" away from
cutterhead during the entire cut. Instead of allow-
ing a hand to pass directly over cutterhead, lift it up
and over cutterhead, and safely reposition it on the
outfeed side to continue supporting workpiece. Use
push blocks whenever practical to further reduce risk
of accidental hand contact with cutterhead.
8.
Repeat
Step 7
until rabbet is cut to depth.
Figure 52.
Typical rabbet-cutting
operation.
Figure 51
. Illustration of rabbet-cutting
effects and a few sample joints.
Removed
Surface
Rabbet Joints
If you are not experienced with a
jointer, set the depth of cut to "0", and
practice feeding the workpiece across
the tables as described below. This
procedure will better prepare you for
the actual operation.
When cutterhead guard is removed,
attempting any other cuts beside a
rabbet directly exposed operator to
moving cutterhead. ALWAYS replace
cutterhead guard after rabbet cutting!
