GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DEPTH OF CUT
THICKNESS
TYPE OF WOOD
DEPTH OF
CUT
1”
Poplar
¼”
1”
Red Oak
3/16”
3”
White Pine
3/16”
3”
White Oak
1/8”
6”
Poplar
1/8”
6”
Red Oak
1/16”
See the table of contents section for knife changing and installation.
Loosen the planing head locking knob (54-21). To initially begin planing, set the head position to a height 1/32”
less than the dimension of the stock entering the machine. One-third of a turn on the elevating handle will equal
1/32”. Tighten the head locking knob.
Make sure the chip extractor is in place, the front lip engaged into the head and the pin is firmly seated.
Utilize a high, square, relieved guide when planing the edge of stock to ensure the edge will be reasonably
square. A relief in the vertical wall of the guide reduces friction. See the guide section for a picture of the edge
guides.
THREAD LOCKING INFORMATION
A medium strength thread-locking compound used on some parts prone to loosen with vibration.
Use two drops on the thread area of the parts listed below.
P-122 post side axle.
54-16 Rest pins.
54-15 Pivot screws.
A small tube of thread locker is available for purchase. Part number P-242
Do not use on P-124 in-feed axle, or on P-224, out-feed axle.
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