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1. 
   TomFerreira | Mar 04, 2003 05:15am | #1

   I know you said you checked the height of the outfeed table relative to the blade, but check it again. This is definately a symptom of the outfeed table being set lower than the blade. It needs to be set precisely at the same height as both or all of the blades. Do not just check to one. If they are different then the blades are not adjusted correctly.

   TDF

2. 
   jackiechan | Mar 04, 2003 05:19am | #2

   Woodwkr,

   Assuming your jointer is correctly set up - you are getting a tapered board by maintaining constant pressure on the tail end of the wood stock (the infeed table side of the jointer). 

   When jointing a board it is important to transfer your pushing/downward pressure from the infeed table to the outfeed table once the wood is 8" - 10" past the cutters.  When setting the depth of cut, it is better to make a series of light cuts to achieve the desired results, rather than a few heavy ones.  Lighter cuts means less abusive wear and tear on your machine, and the less pressure that will be needed to make/push the stock.

   Lighten the depth of cut, and transfer your pushing force to the outfeed table.

   If you have any additional questions, or need any recommendation, please feel free to ask!

   Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.