Depth Of Cut; Bed Roller Height - Woodstock W1862 Owner's Manual

Model W1862/W1863 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/19)
Depth.of.Cut
Table.Movement.per.Handwheel.Revolution
One Full Revolution ............................... 2mm (0.08")
Material.Thickness.Range
Minimum–Maximum Stock Thickness .................
The depth of cut on a planer means the amount of
material that is removed from the top of the workpiece as
it passes underneath the cutterhead.
The depth of cut is set by adjusting the distance of the
table below the cutterhead. This distance is the thickness
of the workpiece minus the depth of cut. The planing
depth of cut is controlled by using the table height
handwheel on the right side of the machine. Rotating the
handwheel clockwise raises the table.
Although the correct depth of cut varies according to
wood hardness and workpiece width, we recommend the
maximum depth of cut (per pass) be no more than
A series of light cuts will give better end results and put
less stress on the planer than trying to take off too much
material in a single pass.
The depth of cut can be referenced directly from the
inch/millimeter scale on the front of the planer, as shown.
Note:.The scale functions as a general guide only, and is
not intended for low-tolerance, precision results.
Bed.Roller.Height
Bed Roller Height Range ........................0.002"–0.020"
The correct height of the bed rollers will vary, depending
on the type of material you intend to plane. However, as
a general rule, keep the bed roller height within 0.002"–
0.020" above the table surface, as illustrated in Figure.19.
When planing rough stock, set the rollers high to keep the
lumber from dragging along the bed. When planing milled
lumber, set the rollers low to help minimize snipe.
To ensure accurate results and make the adjustment
process quicker and easier, we recommend using a
Rotacator (refer to Page.36) to gauge the bed roller
height from the table surface. If a Rotacator is not
available, a straightedge and feeler gauges can be used,
but care must be taken to achieve accurate results.
⁄ "–6"
3
16
Figure.18. Location of depth-of-cut
controls (W1862 shown).
⁄ ".
1
16
Table
Figure.19. Recommended bed roller height
above the table surface.
Bed.rollers.that.are.not.adjusted.to.the.
correct.height.or.out.of.alignment.with.
each. other. can. cause. poor. finishes,.
inconsistent. planing. thickness,. and.
other.undesirable.results.
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Table
Height
Handwheel
Depth-of-Cut
Indicator &
Scale
0.002"–0.020"
Roller