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Partial.Edge.Removal
When removing part of the workpiece edge, it is
important to properly align the fence faces to supported
the material from the infeed side to the outfeed side of
the table (see Adjusting Fence Parallelism on Page 23).
Also, examine the grain on the side edge of the board.
Whenever possible, run the board so the shaper cutters
are cutting with the grain, as shown in Figure.33. This
will minimize the chance of tear-out.
1. Loosen the lock handle (see Figure 31) on the side
of the fence mount.
2. Turn the adjustment knob and adjust the infeed
fence until the workpiece contacts the cutter at the
desired location.
3. Tighten the lock handle to secure fence position.
4.. Adjust the outfeed fence so that it comes into
alignment with the infeed fence, as shown in
Figure.33.
5.. Now place a straightedge against both faces of the
fence to check alignment. Once they are both in
alignment, make sure the lock handle is tightened.
Perimeter.Cutting
When a workpiece requires all sides to receive a shaped
profile, it is important to begin with the end grain sides
before cutting the long grain side. As a cutter approaches
the edge of end grain, a small amount of tear-out will
commonly occur. By running end grain edges first,
the tear-out is removed when the long grain cuts are
completed.
Completing cuts in multiple passes (when possible) rather
than one heavy cut will often produce cleaner results and
can prolong cutter life.
To cut an edge around the workpiece perimeter:
1.
Cut the workpiece (sides 1 & 2) with the end grain
first (see Figure 34).
2.
Cut the sides with grain (sides 3 & 4) last, or in
sequence, as shown in Figure 34.
Model W1701W (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/16)
Outfeed
Fence
Figure.33..Fence set up for partial-edge
Figure.34..Sequence for shaping an edge
around a workpiece.
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End View
Infeed
Fence
Direction of Feed
removal.
1
4
3
2
Direction of Feed
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