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Tip
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Using
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Jointing
Extra-Wide Stock
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Figure
6-7.
The high fence extension provides extra support when
you are jointing extra-wide stock.
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Wide boards
that project sign ificantly above the top of the fence require
careful handling so they won't tilt as you make the pass.
The best way to joint extrawide stock is to equip the jointer
with an extra-high (even extra-long) fence extension that
you can bolt in place using the two holes that are in the
fence.
Jointing
passes are then made in normal fashion but with extra support
provided by the fence extension to keep the stock from tilting
(Figure 6-7).
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Figure
6-8.
Construction details of a fence extension. Click on
image for larger view.
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Figure
6-8 shows how the fence extension is made. The height
may vary according to its intended use. For example, a high
fence is very helpful for jointing wide boards because it
makes it easier to be sure the face is flat on the fence,
and the edge is therefore going to be cut square to the fence.
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