Fig. 68
TAPER CUTS
One of the most useful jointer operations is cutting an edge to a taper. The method can be
used on a wide variety of work. Tapered legs of furniture are a common example.
Instead of laying the piece on the infeed table, lower the forward end of the work onto the
outfeed table. Do this very carefully, as the piece will take a “bite” from the work with a
tendency to kick back unless the piece is firmly held. Now push the work forward as in
ordinary jointing. The effect is to plane off all the stock in front of the knives, to increasing
depth, leaving a tapered surface.
The ridge left 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 infeed table raised to its usual
position.
Practice is required in this operation, and the beginner is advised to make trial cuts on
waste material. The experienced craftsman can easily do taper cuts over part of the length
and a number of other special operations.
CUTTING A RABBET
When making a rabbet cut, as shown in Fig. 69, the cutter- head guard must be removed.
AFTER THE RABBET CUT IS COMPLETED, BE CERTAIN GUARD IS REPLACED.
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