For The Correct Planer Blade Setting - Makita 1923B Instruction Manual

For shiplapping, the blade edge should be
made to protrude outside slightly
(0.3 mm
- 0.6 mm: 1/64"
-
1/32").
Otherwise, nicks and generally poor ship-
lapping results.
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CAUTION :
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool. A
loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to
see
they are tightened securely.
For the correct planer blade
setting
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the blade is
set
properly and
securely. The blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level, that is,
parallel to the surface of the rear base. Below are some examples of proper and improper
settings.
( A ) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B)
Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct
setting
Nicks in
surface
Gouging
at start
Gouging
at end
Although this side view cannot show
it,
the edges of the blades run perfectly
parallel t o the rear base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails t o have
edge parallel t o rear base line.
Cause: One or both balde edges fails t o
protrude enough in relation t o
rear base line.
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Cause: One or both blade edges pro-
trudes t o o far in relation
to
rear
base line.