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   DCarr10760 | Sep 04, 2005 04:16pm | #1

   Hi, Grizzo,

   I don't have the JET so I don't know the particulars, but I use the Magna-Set jig with the Delta 6-inch I have.   The jig is basically a set of 2 bars with magnets at each end.  One end sticks (magnetically) to the outfeed table and the other end holds the knife (magnetically) in place as you tighten the set screws.  The jig keeps the knife parrallel and planar with the outfeed table.  Works fine.

   Best Regards,

   David C.

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   PlaneWood | Sep 04, 2005 06:40pm | #2

   I use the rocking ruler method.  Lay a ruler, or other light weight straight edge, on edge on the outfeed table so that it hang over the knives when they are at the top most position.  Rock the cutting head back and forth.  When each end of a knife moves the ruler no more than about 1/8", you good to go.  If you do the math on it, the knife edge will be about 0.001" above the level of the outfeed table.  A light weight aluminum ruler works well.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood

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   charnwood | Sep 04, 2005 08:15pm | #3

   I   hope the following may be of interest

   (1)There is an excellent article on the Fine Woodworking cd rom called SETTING THE KNIVES dated May/June 1997 pages 42 to 51

   The only additional comments I would make are

   (a)First zero the height of the infeed table if it has a scale

   (b)Use a small piece of wood (not fingers) placed in the cutter head  to rotate it when checking the height of the knives

   (c)  Safety is the most important consideration  ALWAYS

   DISCONNECT THE PLANER  FROM THE POWER SOURCE  BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS

   AFTER MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT  DO NOT DIRECTLY LOOK AT THE MACHINE WHEN YOU FIRST SWITCH IT ON (prevents  eye injuries)

   I would welcome comments on the above and hope my suggestions are helpful

   regards Charnwood 

    

    

2. 
   cowtown | Sep 05, 2005 04:10am | #4

   planewood's method is similar to what makita describes to set the knives on their 16" planer. It works well.

   I've used magnets, dial indicators and a few other methods along the way, and this method is an exquisitly simple method that works far better than any other I've tried.

   Eric in Cowtown.

3. 
   WillGeorge | Sep 07, 2005 04:24am | #5

   I use the rocking ruler method. Lay a ruler..Exactly.. But I use three of of them.. Ends and center...

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   CajunDan | Sep 07, 2005 03:19pm | #6

   DCarr,

   My dad gave me a Magna set for Christmas. I am not sure exactly how to use it... Do you use the jack screws at all; or just tighten the nuts with the magnets holding the blades?

   Thanks,

   Dan

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   DCarr10760 | Sep 07, 2005 04:59pm | #7

   Hi CajunDan

   I set the knives using the jig, tighten them down, then I bring up the jack screws behind the knives just snug.

   So far no problems.

   DavidC

2. 
   Napie | Sep 07, 2005 05:27pm | #8

   Get a Magna-Set, it makes this an almost enjoyable job.

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   Sancho | Sep 07, 2005 05:33pm | #9

   I  zero the o/f table then set a piece of glass the width of the table on the o/f table and adj the blades accordingly   Buckism: Will show you the the way