In this tutorial, Kent and Shawn from Grizzly demonstrate how to fine-tune a dovetail-style jointer, specifically focusing on the Grizzly G0654 6-inch jointer model. The video provides detailed guidance on checking and correcting table parallelism issues to help users maintain their equipment. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Preparation & Safety:
Always read the owner’s manual and follow safety instructions.
Gather necessary tools such as a straight edge and feeler gauges. - Checking Parallelism:
Cutter Head & Infeed Table: Use a straight edge and feeler gauges to measure parallelism.
Infeed & Outfeed Tables: Ensure both tables are parallel to each other for accurate planing. - Correcting Parallelism:
Cutter Head & Infeed Table: Add shims between the bearing blocks and the mount to correct any misalignment.
Outfeed Table: Adjust by inserting shims between the dovetails and the base casting. - Shimming Process:
Start with five-thousandths of an inch shims and adjust incrementally until proper parallelism is achieved. - Final Adjustments:
Set the outfeed table level with the top of the knives for smooth cutting.
Secure the table gib set screws to lock everything in place.
Kent and Shawn emphasize the importance of fine-tuning the jointer for optimal performance and suggest testing parallelism after adjustments to ensure accuracy before starting woodworking tasks.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to parallel your dovetail jointer.