Hey Everybody,
This kind of goes along with the sharpening post from yesterday but I’ve created a seperate thread because it is off the specific topic.
I want to dig into my 6″ Delta jointer and tune it up, generally clean and oil where needed, inspect it’s important bits. How funky are these things to adjust?? It’s the kind that has the dovetailed guides under the infeed and outfeed tables.
If anbody has dug into their own machine and has some helpful tips, much appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
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They aren't that bad really when you consider that there aren't that many parts that move on a jointer really.
They key is taking your time and getting the tolerances tight... not close, but dot on.
I picked up the VHS for jointer tuneup from Taunton and it does a good job of explaining the methods and techniques for tuning. Cost about $15 or $20 iirc. Helped that the jointer in the video is the exact one I own (green paint and all) but I suspect that the video would be valuable for anyone looking for instruction.
Don't know if there are any books that others would recommend, the video contained everything I needed for the critical tune-up portions of the machine. Doesn't cover belt tensioning and cleaning / aligning pulley, but that's pretty simple I feel.
Cheers,
michael
Brian,
With the exception of changing knifes the jointer is probably the easiest machine in the shop to tune. There are a couple of great books on the subject.............Mastering Woodwoking Machines by Duginske is a good all around book for maintaining your machines. John White has a book out ( sorry I can't remember the name ) which is even more specific to machine maintenance. He is the one who did the Taunton video on tuning up a jointer.
There is a new Taunton book out called Workshop Machines which has a chapter by White on tuning a jointer.
The main thing to keep in mind........if you are going to change or sharpen your knifes.......READ the manufacturers instructions on this procedure.On some machines you can cause serious damage if not done right. I don't say this to scare you off of changing knifes..........it really is a simple, if time consuming, process............but it must be done in proper sequence.For instance, on some machines if you take all the knives out at once you run the risk of warping the cutter head.
The video mentioned earlier is really a great tool to put you on the right path.It is still available from Taunton.
Brent
Thanks for the tips I'll have a look into getting that book about shop tools, it sounds like a good one to have.
Regards,
Brian
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