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Rabbet Cutting
The purpose of rabbet cutting is to remove a sec-
tion of the workpiece edge (see Figures below).
When combined with another rabbet cut edge, the
rabbet joints create a simple, yet strong method of
joining stock.
NOTICE
If you are not experienced with a jointer,
set depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding
workpiece across tables as described. This
will help you prepare for actual operations.
Figure 44. Illustration of rabbet cutting effects
and a few sample joints.
Figure 45. Typical rabbet cutting operation.
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Removed
Surface
Rabbet Joints
To rabbet cut on jointer:
1.
Inspect stock to ensure it is safe and suitable
for the operation (see Stock Inspection &
Requirements section).
2.
Set infeed table height to desired cutting
depth for each pass.
IMPORTANT: For safety reasons, cutting
depth should never exceed
3.
Remove cutterhead guard.
4.
Set fence to 90˚ and near front of jointer,
so amount of exposed cutterhead in front of
fence matches size of desired rabbet.
5.
Start jointer.
6.
Place workpiece firmly against fence and
infeed table.
IMPORTANT: To ensure workpiece remains
stable during cut, concave sides of workpiece
must face toward table and fence.
7.
Feed workpiece completely across cutter-
head while keeping it firmly against fence
and tables during entire cut.
IMPORTANT: 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.
8.
Repeat Step 7 until rabbet is cut to depth.
When cutterhead guard is removed,
attempting any other cut besides a rabbet
directly exposes operator to moving cutter-
head. ALWAYS replace cutterhead guard
after rabbet cutting!
Model G0656W/G0656XW (Mfd. Since 08/16)
⁄
" per pass.
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