OPERATIONS
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Bevel Cutting
Bevel cutting is very similar to edge jointing, but
done with the fence tilted to a specific angle in
order to produce an angled edge as shown in
Figure 39
. Usually bevel cuts are made on two
boards that will be joined together at a corner.
For bevel cuts, the Model W1684 has preset
stops at 45˚ L and 45˚ R. If a different angle is
desired, use a bevel gauge to set the fence,
then lock it in position.
Figure 40
shows an example of an operator
bevel cutting at 45˚ R. Notice that the opera-
tor’s body is not directly in line with the stock
and that he maintains a stable hand position
while keeping the board firmly on the table and
against the fence.
To perform a bevel cutting operation:
1.
Follow
Section 1: Safety
and the “Operation
Requirements” in this section.
2.
Set the fence to the desired angle. Place
the workpiece down on the infeed table and
press it firmly against the fence.
3.
Start the jointer.
4.
Keep the workpiece firmly against the table
and fence, and feed the workpiece into the
cutterhead.
5.
As your leading hand gets within 4" of the
cutterhead, lift the push block up and over
the cutterhead and place it on the work-
piece as it passes over the outfeed table. Do
the same thing when your trailing hand
nears the cutterhead and try to maintain
pressure on the outfeed table. Never let
your hands get closer than 4" from the cut-
terhead and always make sure that you have
control over the workpiece.
6.
Repeat
steps 4-5
until the surface is flat.
Figure 39.
Bevel cutting produces an
angled edge.
Portion
Removed With
Jointer
Figure 40.
This is an example of a bevel cut-
ting operation with the fence set at 45˚.
Always wear safety
glasses to prevent seri-
ous personal injury!
