Here
are the instructions that should have come with your plate
joiner! With its complex setup and adjustments, even the most experienced
woodworkers can have trouble mastering this tool.
In our Plate Joinery Basics article, we'll give you an inside
look at how plate jointers work and help you understand the proper
setup procedures and the fine adjustments you'll need for accurate
biscuit joints. Plus, we'll show you how to choose the right size
biscuits to use in your stock. This article was published in Workbench
Magazine No. 257.
Includes complete, step-by-step instructions for:
-- Aligning and
laying out your workpieces
-- Making a T-joint
-- Making a Face Miter
-- Making a Face Frame
-- Making an Edge-to-Edge
Joint
-- Making a Corner
Joint
-- Making an Edge Miter
-- Troubleshooting
Alignment Problems.
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