In this video, I take you through the detailed process of calibrating a used jointer, focusing on precision. By breaking down the steps, I aim to simplify the adjustment of the jointer for others new to using a jointer. Hopefully, viewers will learn how to fine-tune their jointer for optimal performance, and learn a new skill along the way.
Stumby Nubs Joint on a Tablesaw ideo - NO JIGS! -Turn a table saw into a jointer ...
In this video, I take you through the detailed process of calibrating a used jointer, focusing on precision. By breaking down the steps, I aim to simplify the adjustment of the jointer for others new to using a jointer. Hopefully, viewers will learn how to fine-tune their jointer for optimal performance, and learn a new skill along the way.
Stumby Nubs Joint on a Tablesaw ideo - NO JIGS! -Turn a table saw into a jointer ...
This video should have been called "How to NOT set up a jointer".
You started off checking your cutter head using the outfeed table as a reference..... and then you moved/shimmed the outfeed table.
Just think about that for a moment.
One of your tables might have had a slight dip in it but that, while not ideal, is not the cause of your troubles.
It does take time, trial and error, to get your both tables coplanar.
Use your outfeed table as a reference and then set everything else to be coplaner to that.
99 x out of 100, it should only be necessary to use shims on your infeed table.
Lastly, (I might have missed it) you never mentioned or checked your blades.
YT is full of videos showing how to properly set the height of your blades with the aid of magnets and a dial indicator if you dont want buy the knife setting jig.
There are thousands of people around the world using jointers older and "worse" than yours that work flawlessly.
Spend a bit of time on YT and you'll find lots of videos showing how to PROPERLY set your machine up.
You will not regret it.