Delta DJ-15 User Manual

BEVELING
To cut a hovel, lock the fence at the required angle and run
the work across the knives while keeping it firmly against
the tence and tables. Several passes may he necessary to
arrive at the desired result.
When the angle is small, there is little difference whether
the fence is tilted to the right or left. However, at greater
angles approaching 45 degrees, it is increasingly difficult
to hold the work properly when the tence is tilted to the right
The advantage of the double-tilling fence is appreciated
under such conditions.
When tilted to the left, the fence forms a V-shape with the
tables, as shown in Fig 37. and ihe work is easily pressed
into the pocket while passing it across the knives. If the
bevel is laid out on the piece in such direction tftal this
involves cutting against Ihe grain, il will be bettor lo till the
fence to Ihe right.
Fig. 37
TAPER CUTS
One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper. T he method can be
used on a wide variety of work Tapered legs of furniture are a common example
Instead of laying Ihe piece on the front table, lower the forward end of the work onto ihe
rear table. Do this very carefully, as Ihe piece will span Ihe knives, and they will take a
*t>ite" from the work with a tendency to kickback unless the piece is firmly held. Now push
Ihe work forward as in ordinary jointing. The effect is to plane off all the stock in front of the
knives, to increase depth, leaving a tapered surface
The ridge loll by the knives when starting the taper may be removed by taking a very light
cut according to the regular method for jointing, with the front table raised to its usual
position, or bv sanding.
Practice is required in this operation, and the beginner is advised to make trial cuts on
waste material. Taper cuts over part of the length and a number ol other special operations
can easily be done by Ihe experienced craftsman.
Additional information ori the sale and proper operation of wood jointers can be obtained
by writing to:
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
ITASCA. IL 60143-3201
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Delta DJ-15 Specifications

General

Brand	Delta
Model	DJ-15
Category	Power Tool
Language	English