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   THintz | Jul 08, 2007 09:45am | #1

   Tapering on the jointer is very common and usually has nothing to do with the setup of the machine and everything to do with technique and expectations.

   The first thing to remember is that a jointer has no way to make one edge parallel to another so tapering is a natural result. The planer, which indexes off the opposing side cuts a parallel edge.

   See the link below for a story on using a jointer. How you move the wood across it, where and how much pressure is applied and how that pressure is moved are key to using this machine. The jointer looks very simple but using it right takes some practice.

   http://www.newwoodworker.com/basic/usejntr.html

   Tom Hintz

   Because there is always more to learn!

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   bert5 | Jul 08, 2007 11:13pm | #2

   Thanks for the info.  I believe the problem was not the machine, but me.  Your reference helped considerably.

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   PatCap | Jul 08, 2007 11:48pm | #3

   Tapering is usually the result of the outfeed table being to high with the knives, recheck this height try dropping the outfeed table a couple of thousandths.

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   PeteBradley | Jul 10, 2007 01:44am | #4

   > Tapering is usually the result of the outfeed table being to high with the knivesNope. See 36731.2 for the correct information.

   Pete

   Edited 7/9/2007 6:47 pm ET by PeteBradley

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   gordonsvenson | Jul 10, 2007 02:03am | #5

   You need to make absolutely certain your knives are set correctly.  If they are too high or low relative to the outfeed table will cause either the leading or rear part of the wood to not be jointed true.  Suggest you purchase a knife setting jig which makes the setting of the knives relatively painless.