Edge Jointing - Craftex CX Series Manual

workpiece against the table and the
fence. (Fig.Y)
When your leading hand gets within 4"
of the cutterhead lift it up and over the
cutterhead and place the push block
on the portion of the workpiece that is
now on the outfeed table. Now, focus
your pressure on the outfeed end of
the workpiece while feeding, and
repeat the same process with your
trailing hand when it gets within 4" of
the cutterhead. Keep your hands safe!
DO NOT let them get closer than 4"
from the cutterhead when it is moving.
7. Repeat step 6 until the entire surface is
flat.
If a second edge is jointed it will most
likely not be parallel with the first.
Edge Jointing
Edge jointing is to produce a finished flat
surface for joinery or finishing and a necessary
step toward squaring rough or warped wood.
(Fig. Z & AA)
Figure Z
Note:
Note:
Figure AA
1. Make sure you have inspected your
workpiece for knots and or foreign
objects before passing it through the
jointer.
2. Set the depth of cut required.
(Between 1/16" to 1/8" for edge
jointing, for hardwoods and wide
workpieces use a smaller depth of cut.
3. Set the fence at 90 degrees.
4. I you have a cupped or warped
workpiece, place the concave side
down on the infeed table (Fig. AA)
5. Start the jointer
6. Feed the
cutterhead,
pressure on the workpiece against the
table and the fence. (Fig. Z)
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workpiece over the
keeping a constant