Using a Jointer

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Using a Jointer Always wear eye protection.

Using a Jointer Adjust the tables for the depth of the cut before turning on the power. Turn off the jointer before making any adjustments.

Using a Jointer Do not use a jointer to process stock less than 2 inches wide or 12 inches long or ½ inch thick.

Using a Jointer Never allow your hand to pass directly over the cutterhead.

Using a Jointer Always have the guard in place over the knives while the jointer is being operated. (The only exception to this is when rabbeting stock.) Guard

Using a Jointer Stay to the left of the jointer, never directly behind it.

Using a Jointer Feed the stock into the machine in the direction opposite the direction of the grain.

Using a Jointer Do not allow your fingers to come any closer than 5 inches to the rotating knives when jointing stock. Always keep your hands on top of the work.

Using a Jointer Do not use the jointer for cuts heavier than ⅛ inch. A cut that is too heavy may cause kickback. It is safer to take several lighter cuts. CUTTERHEAD

Using a Jointer Feed work firmly and at a rate that will not overload the machine. Keep your hands on top of the stock and not on the ends.

Using a Jointer Use a push block (wood block or stick) to push stock through the machine when planing the face of a board.

Using a Jointer Credits Safety Glasses courtesy of Aearo Corporation Jointer courtesy of WMH Tool Group All other photography by Kevin May Corporation All illustration by Art MacDillos Technical Assistance by Larry Kruzan