Cyrus Brewster 7
01-22-2011, 6:44 PM
First, thanks for the answers to my original post about whether the Ridgid jointer was worth $288. I purchased it yesterday and finished assembly today. It really does appear to be a nice little machine. I think I will enjoy using this until I upgrade to a bigger one.
Here is the question: After setting everything up I went back over for a final check and noticed the table were slightly out of coplaner(?). I make the front of the tables flush (away from the fence). Then when checking the rear of the tables infeed table is slightly, and I mean SLIGHTLY, underflush of the outfeed table. I do not have my feeler gauges on me but I can see the faintest light coming through. I can also hear (not feel) a very small tap when I rocked my straight edge at the back but not at the front.
I ran a couple of pieces though and could not see any problems. Oh... the question - does anyone know how to adjust this or should I just bring it back. The only adjustments for the table I could find were the gib screws. The store has one more. Also, how perfect do both tables have to be? I do not mind adjusting things - it helps me get to know my machines.
Thanks.
Here is the question: After setting everything up I went back over for a final check and noticed the table were slightly out of coplaner(?). I make the front of the tables flush (away from the fence). Then when checking the rear of the tables infeed table is slightly, and I mean SLIGHTLY, underflush of the outfeed table. I do not have my feeler gauges on me but I can see the faintest light coming through. I can also hear (not feel) a very small tap when I rocked my straight edge at the back but not at the front.
I ran a couple of pieces though and could not see any problems. Oh... the question - does anyone know how to adjust this or should I just bring it back. The only adjustments for the table I could find were the gib screws. The store has one more. Also, how perfect do both tables have to be? I do not mind adjusting things - it helps me get to know my machines.
Thanks.