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   user-6807488 | Aug 01, 2018 12:13am | #1

   really excellent demo of the important features of the jointer that need to be aligned for proper performance of any jointer...great job ... I'm glad you showed the number of times it took to get one blade correctly set otherwise when someone is doing it if it takes time they might give up and cry...but now they see to be patient and eventually you'll get it :) thanks

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   ThomasN | Aug 02, 2018 05:05pm | #2

   Using a video presentation and not a PDF article is excellent. This is a time consuming video but one that teaches in real time what it takes to properly adjust a jointer. It really sets a good standard to assist all of us with shorter tempers. :) EXCELLENT

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   user-7134817 | Aug 06, 2018 11:29am | #3

   I cannot wait for the next part in this series to come out. I have just bought a second hand band saw for my small workshop and am itching to get it set up properly :)

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   BenStrano | Aug 06, 2018 04:22pm | #4

   Bandsaw will be released tomorrow!

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   DanM | Aug 18, 2018 09:53am | #5

   On my jointer, a few years ago, I replaced the blade cutter head with a Shellix spiral cutterhead.. It works just fine, but I've never really done a maintenance like this one. Any chance you can do this part with a Shellix?? Thanks.

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   wmnickles | Aug 18, 2018 01:05pm | #6

   Thank you for posting this video. Matt is clear, precise, and detailed in his presentation. I have struggled over the years with less-than-satisfactory results from my jointer. I believe that I can get it straightened out now...thanks to this excellent tutorial.

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   user-7168039 | Sep 24, 2018 06:44am | #7

   I've got a 1940s-50s Delta 6" jointer that I restored and installed new knives in the cutterhead. I had read articles and watched a few videos to see how to make the adjustments to the knives, but this is by far the best video. It is clear and concise. I am going to go back to square one and check my table alignment this time and reset my knives using this method. Thank you for this wonderful resource.

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   fmg | Oct 20, 2018 10:09am | #8

   Fantastic instructional video! I have a circa 1990 Bridgewood 8” joineter and the cutter head has springs in it for the knives. For years I left the springs in the cutter head but after watching this video I decided to remove the spring and use a couple magnets to hold the knives up to the outfeed table. I was able to get the knive within a few thousands of an inch to the outfeed table. Had a very small amount of snipe on first cut but raised the outfeed table 3 thousands of an inch and the cuts were perfect. Most importantly always check your beds for parallel. Once set you good to go!

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   Dustpunk | Nov 27, 2018 01:57pm | #9

   Great instructional videos Matt. My jointer isn’t as big but I adjust the knives as you do with 1/8” travel. The other thing when I grind my knives, I use a small ingredient scale to make sure I get each knife the same weight for proper balance. After I grind them I then use my jig to hone them with 3 diamond stones coarse, Medium and fine. Then use the font on the backside to remove any burs. Man they sharp! I cut myself LOL. Again, thanks for the vids.

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   mashbrook | Dec 22, 2018 05:49pm | #10

   Great videos! In the past I have used a "magnet guide" to set the blades flat to the outfeed table. The problem with that method is that you have to set them at exactly top dead center. You end up best guessing this with a feeler gauge and hoping that the head doesn't move when you bring the jig in. Otherwise, your "cutting circle" becomes an oval.

   I tried Matt's method this time and I will never go back. My test boards ran perfectly over the head. Way smoother than before. Test cuts were perfect with no snipe. I've never liked my old 8" jointer more!

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    user-6673292 | Mar 18, 2019 04:32pm | #11

    One of the best instructional videos I have ever seen! Thank you.

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    user-480036 | Sep 30, 2019 06:10pm | #12

    Hey Folks,

    Great video, great series!. I have never replaced the knives on my Jet 6" jointer, but I now have the idea of how to do it.

    I would like to make one suggestion - the drill press is absent from your series, and I would really like to know how to maintain my drill press. I use it regularly, and lately have noticed a bit of wobble - really would like to know the process to get this machine back to health? Thanks again folks, very informative series!

    Joe

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    MunsonT45 | Apr 01, 2020 12:48pm | #13

    I know someone else already asked this, but if setting up a helical head, you can't adjust the knives to the outfeed table. Would you set the outfeed table to still be 3000th lower than the knives?