Delta Jointer 37-220

First off, thanks to dpb and Patriarch for the
responses.

After re-reading the manual, the second hole on
the outfeed table is for another guard. The
manual states that it will provide additional
safety because the cutters behind the fence
will be covered. I guess that happens if you
narrow the fence, I always just leave the fence
to rear.

The swinging fence is from the infeed table side
and it pivots from the adjustment mechanism.
The manual indicates that you clamp the table down,
but I can't see yet that there is something on
the machine that does that or you just use
a clamp. I'm away from the machine for
the next 24 hrs so I'll take another look
tomorrow.

To let you both know. I tested both the tables
and the fence and they were FLAT! I could only
get a .001 feeler gauge in one or two spots.
I just need to get the blades sharpened and the
head cleaned up and it's good to go!

Here's the link to manual and exploded parts
diagram:

http://www.owwm.com/MfgIndex/PubDetail.asp?ID=1141&PubID=490

Thanks again!

MJ Wallace

And I don't follow "swinging" as a description of a normal movement on
a
> jointer fence, either, but I'll presume you're talking about the angle
> of the fence wrt the table surface. I would call that a rotation. If
> you're asking about how to lock the fence in position, as the manual
> describes, it is a two-function handle. The rear acorn nut locks the
> angle of fence to the table while the handle in the most forward
> position tightens the slide against the bracket to lock the fence in
> position. When adjusted correctly and tight, the fence will be rigid.
> If that isn't the case, something isn't adjusted correctly or perhaps
> you don't have all the original pieces of the fence mount or something's
> broken or...

I'll check tomorrow when I'm home. It maybe that the
locking mechanism is worn or that piece might be missing, tho
other than the spring for the guard, the machine appears
to be intact.

Thanks for the reply. I'll let you know in a couple of days if
I still have a question.

MJ Wallace

Dpb,

> More likely the adjustment isn't correct so it doesn't clamp tight. W/
> my slow dialup I didn't wait for all the pdf doc to load so didn't see
> the blownup diagram so not positive the exact details of the locking
> mechanism on that fence. The old Craftsman I had had a jamb nut that
> had to be at the proper distance for the handle to catch it and lock
> tightly. I presume this is similar. It may be the mounting bolt needs
> to be brought in closer or similar. Whatever it is, the secret is in
> that adjustment -- there's nothing else required to lock the fence
> rigidly for use...

Fixed it. The angle adjustment on the jointer was loose. As soon as I
tightened it, the
fence became more rigid and didn't swing. Next is to remove the cutter
head
and perhaps replace the bearings and most assuredly replace the knives
or at
least sharpen them up.

Thanks,

MJ Wallace

"[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

<snip>
> Also, the out table has a hole in it and since
> the fence sort of swings from a pivot point on the
> in table, I thought there might be a hold down or
> bolt that held the table steady. The manual and
> parts diagram doesn't show that. Perhaps
> there's some maintenance to be done on the
> fence to prevent it from swinging? Or is
> that just how it runs?
>

First, good job! Nice machine to use, and a really good price.

Secondly, the fellow from who I bought my jointer indicated something about
a hole to mount a power stock feeder. Might this hole be something along
those lines?

Patriarch

Patriarch wrote:
> "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> <snip>
>> Also, the out table has a hole in it and since
>> the fence sort of swings from a pivot point on the
>> in table, I thought there might be a hold down or
>> bolt that held the table steady. The manual and
>> parts diagram doesn't show that. Perhaps
>> there's some maintenance to be done on the
>> fence to prevent it from swinging? Or is
>> that just how it runs?
>>
>
> First, good job! Nice machine to use, and a really good price.
>
> Secondly, the fellow from who I bought my jointer indicated something about
> a hole to mount a power stock feeder. Might this hole be something along
> those lines?

Don't know this one by model number and no pitchurs to go on but many
had a set of tapped holes on the outfeed table for a sharpening
attachment rather than feeders (as they would be in the way of the stock
if the base of the feeder were mounted there)...

As for the original question re: the fence, I don't have a clue from the
description. "Swinging" from where and which direction, first? The
fence on any Delta jointer I've seen is center-mounted except for the
little 4" guy which was on a round bar at the front end of the infeed
table...

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[email protected] wrote:
...

> The swinging fence is from the infeed table side
> and it pivots from the adjustment mechanism.
> The manual indicates that you clamp the table down,
> but I can't see yet that there is something on
> the machine that does that or you just use
> a clamp. I'm away from the machine for
> the next 24 hrs so I'll take another look
> tomorrow.
...

> Here's the link to manual and exploded parts
> diagram:
>
> http://www.owwm.com/MfgIndex/PubDetail.asp?ID=1141&PubID=490

...

OK, that's the rear fence guy. I still don't exactly follow you about
"clamping the table down" -- what do you mean more specifically?

And I don't follow "swinging" as a description of a normal movement on a
jointer fence, either, but I'll presume you're talking about the angle
of the fence wrt the table surface. I would call that a rotation. If
you're asking about how to lock the fence in position, as the manual
describes, it is a two-function handle. The rear acorn nut locks the
angle of fence to the table while the handle in the most forward
position tightens the slide against the bracket to lock the fence in
position. When adjusted correctly and tight, the fence will be rigid.
If that isn't the case, something isn't adjusted correctly or perhaps
you don't have all the original pieces of the fence mount or something's
broken or...

If I'm not on base w/ your question, try again...

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[email protected] wrote:
> And I don't follow "swinging" as a description of a normal movement on
> a
>> jointer fence, either, but I'll presume you're talking about the angle
>> of the fence wrt the table surface. I would call that a rotation. If
>> you're asking about how to lock the fence in position, as the manual
>> describes, it is a two-function handle. The rear acorn nut locks the
>> angle of fence to the table while the handle in the most forward
>> position tightens the slide against the bracket to lock the fence in
>> position. When adjusted correctly and tight, the fence will be rigid.
>> If that isn't the case, something isn't adjusted correctly or perhaps
>> you don't have all the original pieces of the fence mount or something's
>> broken or...
>
> I'll check tomorrow when I'm home. It maybe that the
> locking mechanism is worn or that piece might be missing, tho
> other than the spring for the guard, the machine appears
> to be intact.

More likely the adjustment isn't correct so it doesn't clamp tight. W/
my slow dialup I didn't wait for all the pdf doc to load so didn't see
the blownup diagram so not positive the exact details of the locking
mechanism on that fence. The old Craftsman I had had a jamb nut that
had to be at the proper distance for the handle to catch it and lock
tightly. I presume this is similar. It may be the mounting bolt needs
to be brought in closer or similar. Whatever it is, the secret is in
that adjustment -- there's nothing else required to lock the fence
rigidly for use...

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