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   philip_r | Feb 18, 2009 12:39am | #1

   Wow, that is a beauty of a planer.  I live in Colorado and would be willing to take it off your hands :0)

   First, never assume the tool was set up perfectly from the factory - it almost never is.  Always check everything. 

   Second, read this article: http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuidePDF.aspx?id=2176

   Third, throw out the feeler gauges, they only get you close.  A good quality dial indicator is an inexpensive investment that will pay dividends.  Your manual should list the approximate settings for the following adjustments.

   1. Temporarily set the bed feed rollers below the table
   2. Set the infeed and outfeed tables
   3. Start with the cutterhead to table adjustment - side-to-side is critical, then front-to-back.
   4. Adjust the feed roller
   5. Set the Chip breaker and pressure bar
   6. Set the bed rollers

   Fourth, can you explain what you mean by "...If I joint a board first it seems to help the issue...."?  You should S2S your material before planing it. 

    

    

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   Manz70 | Feb 18, 2009 01:29am | #2

   Thanks for the advice Tbagn(cool name!). I went through the machines last night for probably the 4th time. I think I have found the fix! I basically set the infeed/outfeed rollers about .03 below the factory recommendation. This was the magic cure. I always felt there just wasn't enough feed pressure.
   As far as the jointing issue the problem is less severe on a jointed board but I run a lot of 10"+ lumber that is 14' long that I can't joint. Anyway, thanks for taking the time!Wayne