Woodstock Shop Fox W1679 Instruction Manual - Operation Musts

OPERATIONS

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Operation Musts

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Never allow hands or push blocks to come

within 4" of the cutterhead while it is mov-

ing.

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Carefully inspect any lumber that you plan

to run through the jointer. Some defects

such as moderate twisting, loose knots or

severe cracks may make the stock unusable. 

•

Only use clean stock. See Figure 33.

Remove all dirt, nails, staples, imbedded

gravel, etc. from any lumber you plan on

using. A hidden nail in a workpiece will

instantly damage the sharp edges of the

knives. This will cause unsatisfactory results

in future operations.

•

Use ONLY natural wood fiber. Never use

wood composites such as particle board,

plywood or MDF. Also, never use laminates,

formica or other synthetic materials.

•

Always cut WITH the grain. Cutting against

the pattern of the growth rings will chip the

wood instead of cutting it. This will make

the workpiece look rough and irregular and

may increase the chances of a kickback.

To determine if you are going to be cutting

with the grain, look at the pattern on the

side of the board. If the arc of the cutter-

head knife will follow the same lines in the

pattern, then you will be cutting WITH the

grain. If the arc of the cutterhead knife will

cross the lines in the stock pattern, then

you will be cutting AGAINST the grain. Refer

to Figure 34 for clarification.

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Avoid using wood with a high moisture con-

tent. Stock with more than 20% moisture, or

stock that has been exposed to rain or snow,

will cut poorly and cause unnecessary wear

on the knives and motor. Excess moisture

may also cause rust or corrosion problems. 

•

Never take cuts deeper than 

1

⁄

8

" and plan on

taking multiple cuts before you can achieve

a completely flat surface.

Figure 33. Only plane clean stock.

Figure 34.

Correct and incorrect grain 

alignment to cutterhead.

•

Sharpen knives immediately if they show

any signs of dulling during operation. We

recommend keeping a spare set of knives at

all times.

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Keep your work area clear. Always make

sure that long workpieces are supported and

have enough room to exit the jointer.