ST1001 6" Jointer
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Adjusting Gibs
The function of the table gibs is to eliminate exces-
sive play in the table movement. The gibs also con-
trol how easy it will be to move the tables up and
down. The key to properly adjusting the gibs is to
find a balance between too tight and too loose. Gibs
that are too tight make the table movement difficult.
Gibs that are too loose make the table movement
sloppy and imprecise.
Tools Needed:
Qty
Wrench 10mm ....................................................................... 1
Hex Wrench 3mm ................................................................. 1
To set the table gibs:
1.
Using a 10mm
wrench, loosen the outfeed table
gib nuts on the backside of the jointer table
(
Figure 49
).
2.
Using a
3mm hex wrench, adjust all the gib set-
screws a
1
⁄
4
turn, then check the table by mov-
ing it up and down.
Adjust the setscrews as needed until the friction
of the table movement is balanced between
minimal play and ease of movement.
Note:
Tighter gibs reduce play but make it harder
to adjust the tables.
3.
Repeat
Steps 1–2
with the other table.
4.
Set the outfeed table height even with the
knives at TDC. (Refer to
Page 14
for details on
this procedure.)
Removing & Installing
Cutterhead
The cutterhead can be removed to replace the bear-
ings, replace the cutterhead, or upgrade to a spiral-
type cutterhead. Cutterhead bearings are standard
sizes and can be purchased locally or from your
STEELEX dealer.
Tools Needed:
Qty
Wrench 8 x 14mm ................................................................ 1
Precision Straightedge ....................................................... 1
Feeler Gauge Set .................................................................. 1
Pair of Heavy Leather Gloves ........................................... 1
To remove the cutterhead:
1.
DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER SOURCE!
2.
Remove the jointer fence and cutterhead
guard.
3.
Remove the V-belts from the pulleys.
4.
Lower both beds to make enough room for the
cutterhead to come out, as shown in
Figure 50
.
Note:
When lowering tables, make sure that the
fence support does not come in contact with the
cutterhead pulley.
Figure
50
.
Jointer disassembly
Steps 1–
4
.
Figure 49.
Table gib screws and lock nuts.
Gib Nut &
Set Screw
Gib Nut &
Set Screw
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