1. Safety first: Disconnect the jointer from power.
2. Clear workspace: Remove the jointer fence and cutter head guard.
3. Locate top dead center: Determine the highest point of cutter head rotation using a straight edge and mark it on the fence.

4. Position jointer pal: Place the jointer pal on the outfeed table aligned with the marked line on the fence.
5. Create reference lines: Scribe or pencil a second vertical line on the fence and a horizontal line on the outfeed table using the jointer pal.

6. Insert first knife: Place the first knife in the cutter head and align it with the scribe mark on the fence using the jointer pal.
7. Secure knife: Tighten the gib bolts to secure the knife.
8. Install remaining knives: Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the remaining knives.

9. Loosen knives: Slightly loosen the gib bolts of the knives to be adjusted.
10. Shift knives: Use the jointer pal to reposition the knives, ensuring they don't overlap.
11. Tighten knives: Retighten the gib bolts to secure the knives in their new positions.

12. Remove jointer pal: Once all knives are adjusted, remove the jointer pal.
13. Reassemble jointer: Reinstall the cutter head guard, fence, and reconnect power.

In this instructional video, we'll walk you through the process of installing or replacing straight blades in jointers using the Jointer Pal. You can follow along using the steps above.

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