Edge Jointing - Grizzly G0604Z Owner's Manual

Edge Jointing

Edge jointing (see example Figures below) pro-
duces a flat and true surface along the side of
a workpiece by removing uneven areas. It is an
essential step for squaring up warped or rough
stock and when preparing a workpiece for joinery
or finishing.
Figure 29. Example of edge jointing operation.
Removed
Surface
Figure 30. Illustration of edge jointing results.
Model G0604Z (Mfd. Since 02/24)
To edge joint on jointer:
Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable
1.
for the operation (see Stock Inspection &
Requirements section).
Surface plane workpiece (see Surface
2.
Planing section).
Set infeed table height to desired cutting
3.
depth for each pass.
CAUTION: To minimize risk of kickback,
do not exceed a cutting depth of
Set fence to 90°.
4.
Start jointer.
5.
Place workpiece firmly against fence and
6.
infeed table with concave side facing down.
CAUTION: To ensure workpiece remains
stable during cut, concave sides of workpiece
must face toward table and fence.
Feed workpiece completely across cutter-
7.
head while keeping it firmly against fence
and tables during the entire cut.
CAUTION: Keep hands at least 4" away
from cutterhead during the entire cut. Instead
of allowing a hand to pass directly over cut-
terhead, lift it up and over cutterhead, and
safely reposition it on the outfeed side to con-
tinue supporting workpiece. Use push blocks
whenever practical to further reduce risk of
accidental hand contact with cutterhead.
Repeat Step 6 until the entire edge is flat.
8.
Tip: When squaring up stock, cut opposite
edge of workpiece with a table saw instead
of the jointer—otherwise, both edges of work-
piece will not be parallel with each other.
⁄
" per pass.
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