- GRIZZLY 6" X 47" HEAVY-DUTY JOINTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL G1182HW, G1182ZHW, G1182Z, G1182ZX

-24- G1182 6" Series Jointers

The purpose of edge jointing is to produce a fin-

ished, flat-edged surface that is suitable for join-

ery or finishing. It is also a necessary step prior to

ripping stock to width on a table saw or radial arm

saw.

1. Make sure the fence is set to 90°. Double

check it now with a try square or machinist’s

square.

2. Inspect stock for soundness and grain direc-

tion.

3. If the board is bowed (curved), place the

concave edge down on the infeed table.

4. Holding the stock firmly against the fence

and table, feed the stock slowly and evenly

over the cutterhead. See Figure 25.

Figure 25. Operator position for edge jointing.

Edge Joining

Beveling

Beveling an edge is essentially the same opera-

tion as edge jointing, except that the fence is tilt-

ed to a specified angle. Use extra care to ensure

that the edge makes solid contact with the infeed

and outfeed tables at all times.

1. Use a bevel gauge to determine the desired

angle. Then use the bevel to transfer this

angle to the fence.

2. Tilt the fence by loosening the lock handle

and moving the fence to the desired angle.

3. Inspect stock for soundness and grain direc-

tion.

4. Slowly and evenly feed stock through the

cutterhead. Make sure the face of the stock

is completely flat against the fence and the

edge is making solid contact on the infeed

and outfeed tables. See Figure 26.

5. Achieving the full bevel will probably take

several passes. Remember not to take more

than

⁄16" in one pass.

Figure 26. Fence position for bevel jointing.