Axminster AW16BMST User Manual page 16

Setting up the Machine...
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General Notes
The mortise will generate a lot of 'grip' on the chisel, especially the first cut, or if the timber
is a little green. Make sure you use the table clamp assembly to help control the timber
during the raise operation of the morticer.
Setting the chisel Square
When the chisel is tightened in the machine it must normally be square to the backfence.
The easiest way to achieve this is to bring the headbox down to bring the chisel as close to
the table as possible, set a square against the backfence and set the side of the chisel
against the square. and clamp tight. (Remember to have the chip ejection slot in the chisel
to the side from which you will cut the mortice).
Quick Setting of the Mortice Depth
Put a mark on an easily accessible end of the workpiece to be mortised, at the depth you
require. Pull the headbox down, and put the end of the timber against the chisel, position
the headbox so that the chisel points or the auger point are at the depth required, raise the
depth stop collar to the underside of the headbox and tighten gently. Recheck the depth of
the chisel point, if it is satisfactory tighten securely, if not it can be gently 'nudged' down the
column with the headbox, then tighten. Reposition the operating handle to give the most
comfortable position and purchase on the lever, over the full distance of the movement you
have just set.
Headbox Rise Adjustment
Coupled with the depth stop on the same assembly is the head box rise limiter. This limits
the rise of the headbox / chisel to a convenient distance above the work by the use of a
locking collar positioned above the stop finger on the side of the headbox. The travel of this
assembly is then restricted to your chosen setting rather than having to return it to the top
of the slide each time.
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