I just picked up a Delta Bench top jointer as my first one and have
set it up per instructions. However, when I joint an edge or face it
seems to rip out material at the very end. I have adjusted the fence
and table to be in alignment, joint with the grain in the correct
position (per the manual) and have tried different depths and feed
rates, but it still happens. On a 3/4" thick stock it seems to remove
about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch section near the end and makes a loud, almost
popping noise as it removes the wood.
Any suggestions as to what may be the problem.
Allyn
I agree w/ TDUP. I own the JT-160 which sounds like the model you have.
It is very easy to get SNIPE at the end with this model because the infeed
and
outfeed tables are so short. Keep practicing until you develop a FEEL for
running items over the jointer. That's what I had to do.
It is a nice little jointer, produces very smooth edges.
Oh one other little quirk with the JT-160. The hex screws that hold its
knives in have most likely been put in w/ LOCKTITE and are nearly impossible
to remove when you go to change the knives. You'll bend up your hex wrench
or strip them before they come out. Delta is aware of the problem and when
I called
them I convinced them to send me a whole new cutterhead assembly since I am
now unable to remove my knives.
"Allyn Vaughn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I just picked up a Delta Bench top jointer as my first one and have
> set it up per instructions. However, when I joint an edge or face it
> seems to rip out material at the very end. I have adjusted the fence
> and table to be in alignment, joint with the grain in the correct
> position (per the manual) and have tried different depths and feed
> rates, but it still happens. On a 3/4" thick stock it seems to remove
> about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch section near the end and makes a loud, almost
> popping noise as it removes the wood.
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the problem.
>
> Allyn
I disagree, I also have this model, and have used much better machines.
Even with constant pressure I get snipe. This is an inferior piece of
woodworking machinery.
"Joseph Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I agree w/ TDUP. I own the JT-160 which sounds like the model you have.
> It is very easy to get SNIPE at the end with this model because the infeed
> and
> outfeed tables are so short. Keep practicing until you develop a FEEL for
> running items over the jointer. That's what I had to do.
> It is a nice little jointer, produces very smooth edges.
> Oh one other little quirk with the JT-160. The hex screws that hold its
> knives in have most likely been put in w/ LOCKTITE and are nearly
impossible
> to remove when you go to change the knives. You'll bend up your hex
wrench
> or strip them before they come out. Delta is aware of the problem and
when
> I called
> them I convinced them to send me a whole new cutterhead assembly since I
am
> now unable to remove my knives.
>
> "Allyn Vaughn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I just picked up a Delta Bench top jointer as my first one and have
> > set it up per instructions. However, when I joint an edge or face it
> > seems to rip out material at the very end. I have adjusted the fence
> > and table to be in alignment, joint with the grain in the correct
> > position (per the manual) and have tried different depths and feed
> > rates, but it still happens. On a 3/4" thick stock it seems to remove
> > about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch section near the end and makes a loud, almost
> > popping noise as it removes the wood.
> >
> > Any suggestions as to what may be the problem.
> >
> > Allyn
>
>
Sounds like your pushing the end of the wood down against the blade instead
of riding it along the output table at the end of the run.
"Allyn Vaughn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just picked up a Delta Bench top jointer as my first one and have
> set it up per instructions. However, when I joint an edge or face it
> seems to rip out material at the very end. I have adjusted the fence
> and table to be in alignment, joint with the grain in the correct
> position (per the manual) and have tried different depths and feed
> rates, but it still happens. On a 3/4" thick stock it seems to remove
> about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch section near the end and makes a loud, almost
> popping noise as it removes the wood.
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the problem.
>
> Allyn
Sounds like your pushing the end of the wood down against the blade instead
of riding it along the output table at the end of the run.
"Allyn Vaughn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just picked up a Delta Bench top jointer as my first one and have
> set it up per instructions. However, when I joint an edge or face it
> seems to rip out material at the very end. I have adjusted the fence
> and table to be in alignment, joint with the grain in the correct
> position (per the manual) and have tried different depths and feed
> rates, but it still happens. On a 3/4" thick stock it seems to remove
> about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch section near the end and makes a loud, almost
> popping noise as it removes the wood.
>
> Any suggestions as to what may be the problem.
>
> Allyn