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==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
| − | + | There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a jointer. | |
| + | * The cutters are very sharp and spin very fast. Keep your fingers away from the cutter head even when its not spinning. Use a push pad/stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the cutters. | ||
| + | * Never let your thumb or fingers hang down near the table when pushing a board through the machine. | ||
| + | * Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent material kicking back. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback. | ||
| + | This is a video of a kickback: | ||
| + | {{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d1qBxcnI0E | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Certification== | ==Certification== | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 23 October 2019
Make: Powermatic
Model: 54HH
Ace: Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).
Location: Wood Shop
Description
The Powermatic jointer contains a 1HP motor and 6" capacity that will handle the most demanding work. The helical cutterhead provides quieter operation and finer finishing than conventional systems. The 4" dust port connects easily to any dust collector. Used to remove material from wood, as well as squaring to create straight pieces.
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.
Documentation
Terminology
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Training
Overview
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Demonstration
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General Procedure
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Safety
There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a jointer.
- The cutters are very sharp and spin very fast. Keep your fingers away from the cutter head even when its not spinning. Use a push pad/stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the cutters.
- Never let your thumb or fingers hang down near the table when pushing a board through the machine.
- Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent material kicking back. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback.
This is a video of a kickback:
Certification
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
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Specific Maintenance Tasks
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