Matt Evans
06-20-2009, 9:49 AM
Jointer= a Rockwell Delta 37-220 6" jointer
Problem: The darn thing doesn't joint right! Goes up and down on dovetailed ways, and while there is height adjustment, there doesn't seem to be any way to true it up. The only adjusters I have been able to locate are the depth of cut wheels. No side to side adjusters, and no leveling adjustment for each individual table. In short, the jointer tables are out of plane, on two axis, and produse an edge that is more twisted and V-shaped than what you start with.
I am hoping it can be fixed, as that it is my fathers jointer, he is thinking of upgrading, and I would mind having a 6" jointer around my shop. . .
Planer= Shop Fox W1692
Problem: The height adjustment wheel does not stay put when planing boards, resulting in a varying thickness board from end to end.
I thought this one would be a simple fix, and it might be, but I can't seem to find a way to tighten it up.
Both of these problems are really frustrating, not only because the Jointer is out of commision and the planer is that much more difficult to use when you are clamping the wheel at each depth interval, but also due to the fact that I can't figure it out.
I have tuned up a few older machines and a couple of newer ones, and never had the problems I am having with these two. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Problem: The darn thing doesn't joint right! Goes up and down on dovetailed ways, and while there is height adjustment, there doesn't seem to be any way to true it up. The only adjusters I have been able to locate are the depth of cut wheels. No side to side adjusters, and no leveling adjustment for each individual table. In short, the jointer tables are out of plane, on two axis, and produse an edge that is more twisted and V-shaped than what you start with.
I am hoping it can be fixed, as that it is my fathers jointer, he is thinking of upgrading, and I would mind having a 6" jointer around my shop. . .
Planer= Shop Fox W1692
Problem: The height adjustment wheel does not stay put when planing boards, resulting in a varying thickness board from end to end.
I thought this one would be a simple fix, and it might be, but I can't seem to find a way to tighten it up.
Both of these problems are really frustrating, not only because the Jointer is out of commision and the planer is that much more difficult to use when you are clamping the wheel at each depth interval, but also due to the fact that I can't figure it out.
I have tuned up a few older machines and a couple of newer ones, and never had the problems I am having with these two. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.