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Model W1768/W1769 (For Machines Mfg. Since 5/07)
SE
TU
P
Feed
Shaper
Cutter
Feed
Jointer
Cutterhead
Fence
Fence
4th-Roller
Models
Feed
Table Saw
Blade
Fence
Optional
Featherboard
Figure.8.
Typical power feed mounting on a shaper, jointer, and tablesaw.
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Position the power feeder on the table top to
determine where to drill your base mounting
holes, so you can maximize power feeder swing
and adjustment options.
There are two mounting options available:
Through.Bolt.Mounting
and
Direct.Mounting
options discussed on
Page.15
. Choose an option
that suits your requirements.
Your final goal is to be able to use the handwheels
and lock levers to position the power feeder
wheels so they are parallel with the table
surface, and
1
⁄
8
" lower than the thickness of your
workpiece.
Base.Mounting
Also, you must be able to adjust the power
feeder so it points towards the machine fence
slightly (see
Figure.8
). In other words, the
tracking of the power feeder must be toed-in
approximately 1° to 1.5° degrees toward the
machine fence, so the power feeder wheels push
the workpiece against the fence slightly during
cutting operations.
If cutting long or large stock that is difficult to
feed properly, use a featherboard before the
powerfeeder (on the infeed side) to maintain
even pressure and control of the workpiece
against the fence.
