Rabbet Cutting - Craftex CX Series Manual

Note: if a second edge is jointed it will
most likely not be parallel with the
first.
Rabbet Cutting
When you need to remove only a section of
the edge on a workpiece it is called rabbet
cutting (Fig.DD & EE). When you combine two
rabbeted edges, they create a simple yet
strong method for joining stock.
Figure DD
Figure EE
1. Make sure you have inspected your
work piece 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 rabbet
cutting, for hardwoods and wide work
pieces use a smaller depth of cut.
3. Remove the cutterhead guard.
4. Make sure your fence is moved
forward,
infeed/Outfeed table exposed is the
same size as your rabbet. Ensure the
fence is set at 90 degrees.
5. Start the jointer
6. Using a push block in each hand, feed
the work piece over the cutterhead,
keeping a constant pressure on the
work piece 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 work piece
that is now on the Outfeed table. Now,
focus your pressure on the Outfeed
end of the work piece 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 rabbet cut to
your desired depth.
MAINTENANCE
To ensure the best performance of your
jointer please follow the recommended
maintenance procedures and schedule and
specific instructions laid out in this section. It
is important to keep your machine clear of
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