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Model W1745W (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/16)
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Bevel Cutting
Bevel cuts (see Figures
49–50
) can be made by setting
the fence at the desired angle and feeding the workpiece
firmly along the fence face, with the bottom inside cor-
ner firmly against the table. The cutting process typically
requires multiple passes or cuts to bevel the entire edge
of a workpiece.
To bevel cut on jointer, do these steps:
1.
Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable for the
operation (see
Stock Inspection & Requirements
section).
2.
Set infeed table height to cutting depth desired for
each pass.
Note:
Cutting depth for bevel cuts is typically
between
1
⁄
16
" and
1
⁄
8
", depending on hardness and
width of stock.
3.
Set fence tilt to desired angle of cut.
4.
Place workpiece against fence and infeed table with
concave side face down.
5.
Start jointer.
6.
With a push block in your leading hand, press
workpiece against table and fence with firm pres-
sure, and feed workpiece over cutterhead with a push
block in your trailing hand.
Note:
When your leading hand gets within 4" of the
cutterhead, lift it up and over cutterhead, and place
push block on portion of the workpiece once it is 4"
past cutterhead. Now, focus your pressure on outfeed
end of the workpiece while feeding, and repeat same
action with your trailing hand when it gets within 4"
of cutterhead. To help keep your hands safe, DO NOT
let them get closer than 4" from moving cutterhead
at any time during operation!
7.
Repeat cutting process, as necessary, until you are
satisfied with results.
Figure 50.
Typical bevel-cutting operation.
Figure 49.
Illustration of bevel-cutting
results.
Removed
Surface
If you are not experienced with a
jointer, set depth of cut to "0", and
practice feeding workpiece across tables
as described. This procedure will better
prepare you for actual operation.
