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MODEL W1829
6" JOINTER 
OWNER'S MANUAL
(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 2/20)
5012917
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2011 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2020 (MN)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
#14362KN Printed in Taiwan
V3.03.20

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  • Page 1   MODEL W1829 6" JOINTER  OWNER'S MANUAL (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 2/20) 5012917 Phone: (360) 734-3482 • Online Technical Support: techsupport@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © SEPTEMBER, 2011 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2020 (MN) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. #14362KN Printed in Taiwan V3.03.20...
  • Page 2 This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION........2 ACCESSORIES........27 Woodstock Technical Support ....2 Jointer Accessories ......27 About Your Machine ......2 MAINTENANCE........29 Machine Specifications ......3 General .......... 29 Identification ........5 Cleaning & Protecting ......29 Controls & Components ......6 Lubrication ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) MODEL W1829 6" BENCHTOP JOINTER Product Dimensions Weight......................64 lbs. Width (side‐to‐side) x Depth (front‐to‐back) x Height......29‐1/2 x 19‐3/4 x 12‐1/2 in. Footprint (Length x Width)................. 18‐7/8 x 11 in. Shipping Dimensions Type....................Cardboard Box Content......................
  • Page 6 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Fence Information Fence Length..................22‐7/8 in. Fence Width..................... 3/4 in. Fence Height..................4‐5/16 in. Fence Stops.................. 45, 90, 135 deg. Cutterhead Information Cutterhead Type..................2 Knife Cutterhead Diameter................1‐7/8 in. Cutterhead Speed................. 10,000 RPM Knife Information Number of Knives....................

  • Page 7: Identification

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Identification Cutterhead Guard Fence Infeed Table Outfeed Table Depth-of-Cut Adjustment Knob ON/OFF Switch Fence Bracket Assembly Fence Tilting Handle Fence Sliding Handle For.Your.Own.Safety,.Read.Instruction.Manual.Before.Operating.Jointer a). Wear.eye.protection. b). Always.keep.cutterhead.and.drive.guards.in.place.and.proper.operating.condition. c). Always.use.hold.down/push.blocks.for.jointing.material.narrower.than.3.inches,.or.planing. material.thinner.than.3.inches. d). Never.perform.jointing.or.planing.on.pieces.shorter.than.8.inches.

  • Page 8: Controls & Components

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Controls.&.Components This section covers the basic parts and controls used during routine operations. Refer to Figures 1– 2 for basic parts and control locations. A. Outfeed.Table: Supports the workpiece after it passes over the cutterhead. B.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) SAFETY SAFETY For.Your.Own.Safety, Read.Manual.Before.Operating.Machine The. purpose. of. safety. symbols. is. to. attract. your. attention. to. possible. hazardous. conditions.. This. manual.uses.a.series.of.symbols.and.signal.words.intended.to.convey.the.level.of.importance.of.the. safety.messages..The.progression.of.symbols.is.described.below..Remember.that.safety.messages.by. themselves. do. not. eliminate. danger. and. are. not. a. substitute. for. proper. accident. prevention. mea- sures—this.responsibility.is.ultimately.up.to.the.operator! Indicates.an.imminently.hazardous.situation.which,.if.not.avoided,.
  • Page 10 INTENDED.USAGE..Only use machine for its keep machine in good working condition. A intended purpose—never make modifications machine that is improperly maintained could without prior approval from Woodstock malfunction, leading to serious personal injury International. Modifying machine or using or death.

  • Page 11: Additional Safety For Jointers

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Additional.Safety.for.Jointers Serious.cuts,.amputation,.entanglement,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.rotating.cutterhead. or.other.moving.components!.Flying.chips.from.cutting.operations.can.cause.eye.injuries.or. blindness..Workpieces.or.inserts/knives.thrown.by.cutterhead.(kickback).can.strike.nearby.operator. or.bystanders.with.deadly.force..To.reduce.the.risk.of.serious.personal.injury.from.these.hazards,. operator.and.bystanders.MUST.completely.heed.the.hazards.and.warnings.below. KICKBACK. Occurs when workpiece is ejected GRAIN.DIRECTION. Jointing against the grain or from machine at high rate of speed. end grain can increase the risk of kickback. Kickback injuries occur from getting struck It also requires more cutting force, which by workpiece or hands being pulled into produces chatter or excessive chip out.

  • Page 12: Electrical

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) ELECTRICAL Circuit.Requirements This machine must be connected to the correct size and type of power supply circuit, or fire or electrical damage may occur. Read through this section to determine if an The machine must be properly set up adequate power supply circuit is available.

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Grounding.Requirements This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain types of malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding provides GROUNDED 110V 5-15 RECEPTACLE a path of least resistance for electric current to travel—in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. Grounding Pin Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire will increase the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) SETUP Unpacking This machine has been carefully packaged for safe This machine presents transportation. If you notice the machine has been serious injury hazards damaged during shipping, please contact your authorized to untrained users. Read Shop Fox dealer immediately.

  • Page 15: Inventory

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Inventory The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model W1829. Lay the components out to inventory them. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully.

  • Page 16: Machine Placement

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Machine.Placement Cleaning.Machine Workbench.Load The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that Refer to the Machine.Specifications for the prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. weight and footprint specifications of your This rust preventative works extremely well, but machine.

  • Page 17: Bench Mounting

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Bench.Mounting Number.of.Mounting.Holes........4 Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.Needed....⁄ " Bolt The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or other mounting surface to prevent it from moving during operation and causing Flat Washer accidental injury or damage.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Assembly Cap Screws Before beginning the assembly process, refer to Items. Needed.for.Setup and gather everything you need. Ensure all parts have been properly cleaned of any heavy-duty rust-preventative applied at the factory (if applicable). Be sure to complete all steps in the assembly procedure prior to performing the Test.Run.or connecting the machine to power.
  • Page 19 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) 5. Slide the fence bracket assembly over and onto the dovetail of the support and locking plate, as shown Fence in Figure 13. Bracket Assembly Fence Support Dovetail Figure 13. Sliding the fence bracket onto the fence support dovetails.

  • Page 20: Dust Collection

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Dust.Collection The W1829 has a built-in dust collection fan and chip exhaust. It also includes a 2.5" dust port, clamp, and dust collection bag. The W1829 can also be hooked up to a pre-existing dust collection system. Recommended.CFM.at.Dust.Port:....

  • Page 21: Power Connection

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Power.Connection After you have completed all previous setup instructions and circuit requirements, the machine is ready to be connected to the power supply. To avoid unexpected startups or property damage, use the following steps whenever connecting or disconnecting the machine.

  • Page 22: Test Run

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Test.Run Once assembly is complete, test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to power and safety components are functioning properly. Serious. injury. or. death. can. result. from. using. this. machine. BEFORE. If you find an unusual problem during the test run, understanding.

  • Page 23: Operations

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) OPERATIONS General This machine will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine.

  • Page 24: Stock Inspection & Requirements

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Stock.Inspection.&. Requirements Here are some rules to follow when choosing and jointing stock: CORRECT FEED DIRECTION ROTATION • DO NOT joint or surface plane stock that contains OUTFEED TABLE INFEED TABLE loose knots. Injury to the operator or damage to the With Grain workpiece can occur if the knots become dislodged during the cutting operation.

  • Page 25: Squaring Stock

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Squaring.Stock Squaring stock involves four steps performed in the order below: 1. Surface Plane on the Jointer: The concave face of the workpiece is surface planed flat with the jointer (see Figure 24). Figure 24. Surface plane on the jointer. 2.

  • Page 26: Surface Planing

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Surface.Planing The purpose of surface planing on the jointer is to make one flat face on a piece of stock (see Figures 28–29) to prepare it for surface planing on a thickness planer. If you are not experienced with a jointer, set the depth of cut to 0", and practice feeding the workpiece across the tables as described below.

  • Page 27: Edge Jointing

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Edge.Jointing The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a finished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for joinery or finishing (see Figure 30). It is also a necessary step when squaring If you are not experienced with a rough or warped stock.

  • Page 28: Bevel Cutting

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Bevel.Cutting The purpose of bevel cutting is to cut a specific angle into the edge of a workpiece (see Figure 32). If you are not experienced with a The Model W1829 has preset fence stops at 45˚ inward, jointer, set the depth of cut to 0", and 90˚, and 45˚ outward (135˚). If your situation requires practice feeding the workpiece across a different angle, the preset fence stops can be easily...

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-840-8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
  • Page 30 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) W1041—3" x 2 ⁄ " Adapters W1044—4" x 2 ⁄ " Adapters These adapters will allow you to connect the 2 ⁄ " dust W1044 chute of the W1829 to an existing dust collection system with standard 3"...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) MAINTENANCE General For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Ongoing To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper machine operation, shut down the machine immediately if you ever observe any of the items below, and fix the problem before continuing operations: •...

  • Page 32: Service

    This section covers the most common service adjustments or procedures that may need to be made during the life of your machine. If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: techsupport@woodstockint.com.
  • Page 33 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Motor & Electrical (Cont.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine has vibration or 1. Motor or component is loose. 1. Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts, noisy operation and re-tighten with thread locking fluid. 2. Knife blades, clamp or jack screws 2.

  • Page 34: Checking/Adjusting Knife Height

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Checking/Adjusting.Knife. Height The knives MUST be level with the outfeed table when they are at top dead center (their highest point during rotation) or the workpiece cannot be safely fed across the jointer. Tools Needed Hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 MAKE SURE that your machine is T-Handle Torx Driver T-30 ........1...
  • Page 35 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) 6. Move the straightedge to position A, as shown in Figure 37. Turn the jack screw nearest the fence counterclockwise until the end of the knife touches Cutterhead knives are sharp and the straightedge. laceration injuries may occur. Use caution when handling the cutterhead 7.

  • Page 36: Replacing Knives

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Replacing.Knives Sharp cutterhead knives provide the best cutting results. Under normal operation these knives will become dull and need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to Troubleshooting (see Page 30) to determine if the knives may be dull.

  • Page 37: Setting Fence Angle Stops

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Setting.Fence.Angle.Stops This section provides instructions for setting the fence angle stops precisely at 90°, 45° inward, or 45° outward. Note: To ensure accurate results when edge jointing, check the accuracy of these settings frequently (monthly at a minimum) and re-adjust them if necessary.
  • Page 38 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Setting 45° Inward Stop 1. DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER! 2. With the fence positioned over the bed and the sliding handle locked, loosen the fence tilting handle and release the limit tab. 3. Tilt the fence towards the table as far as it will go, then tighten the fence tilting handle.
  • Page 39 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Setting 45° Outward Stop 1. DISCONNECT JOINTER FROM POWER! 2. Loosen the fence tilting handle, remove the limit block and set it aside. 3. Tilt the fence backward (away from the table) until it stops. Note: The fence will stop when the outward stop bolts hit the fence bracket.

  • Page 40: V-Belt Replacement

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) V-Belt.Replacement The Model W1829 uses two belts to drive the cutterhead and the dust collection impeller. When these belts are not tensioned correctly, misaligned, or damaged, your jointer will not function properly. The part number for the replacement drive belt is X1829070;...

  • Page 41: Motor Brush Replacement

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Motor.Brush.Replacement This jointer has a universal motor that uses carbon brushes, which are considered wear-items. Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine if the motor brushes must be replaced. You can order a new brush kit (two brush assemblies) by calling customer service and ordering part X1829024-1.

  • Page 42: Electrical Safety Instructions

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Electrical.Safety.Instructions These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make changes to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Wiring.Diagram Neutral Read Page 40 STOP Before 110 VAC Wiring 5-15 Plug Ground (As Recommended) Ground Ground PADDLE SWITCH (viewed from behind) This. motor. wiring. diagram. is. current. at. the. time. of. printing;. however,. always. use. the. diagram. on. the. inside.of.the.junction.box.cover.when.rewiring.your.

  • Page 44: Parts

    Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) PARTS Main 23-1 44-1 45 82V2 40V2 29-1 24-2 29V2 24-1 24-3 102V2 24-4 -42-...
  • Page 45 Model W1829 (Mfd. Since 2/20) Main.Parts.List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION X1829001 TABLE X1829045 IMPELLER X1829002 FENCE, CAST IRON X1829046 CHIP EXHAUST X1829002A FENCE ASSEMBLY X1829047 CHIP COLLECTOR X1829003 FENCE PLATE X1829048 BASE BOTTOM X1829004 FENCE TILTING HANDLE X1829049 ALIGNMENT PIN X1829005...

  • Page 46: Labels & Cosmetics

    5012917 17. Prevent unauthorized use by children or untrained users; or call (360) 734-3482. restrict access or disable machine when unattended. Mfd. for Woodstock in Taiwan REF PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION X1829116 READ MANUAL LABEL...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Woodstock International, Inc. will repair, replace, or arrange for a dealer refund, at its expense and option, the Shop Fox machine or machine part proven to be defective for its designed and intended...

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