Jointer - Information

The Jointer is a “must” tool if you’re planning to build any type of project requiring professional-looking , tight joints.

An excellent example of the need for precision joinery comes from the fact that most furniture and cabinetry is made of wide panels that are glued-up from narrower boards - for two reasons. First, glued-up panels are less likely to warp than wide, single panels…and secondly, the first growth sources of wide boards are long gone, so your chances of finding boards over 12-inches or 15-inches wide are very slim.

The Jointer ‘s high-speed knives can swiftly shave a perfect 90-degree edge so you can achieve the nearly invisible glue lines you seek. and make easy work of creating perfect wide panels.

But the Jointer’s applications go even further. You can also use it to create rabbets, make tapered legs for tables or form the tongues for tongue-and-groove joints. Just tilt the Fence and you can create octagonal columns or posts; remove the sharp corners of lathe stock before turning; bevel or chamfer workpiece edges and lots more.

It’s also the ideal tool for squaring large stock, such as 4-inch x 4-inch fence posts. Just run one side through the Jointer until it’s flat and true. Then, cut the other three sides against Jointer fence.

These features make the Shopsmith Jointer safe and easy-to-use

Adjustable FeatherGuard protects your fingers while it holds your workpiece firmly against the fence surface, ensuring the trueness of every cut.

Unique blade leveling system offers individual blade leveling screws that eliminate the need for match grinding all three blades to the exact same size. Sharpen or replace as many blades as you like, then adjust each blade individually.

Easy depth-of-cut adjustments are made with a single, handy control knob. Just give it a twist for micro adjustments that are easy-to-read on the built-in scale.

Built-in dust collection is provided via a convenient chute that connects to a standard 2-1/2-inch vacuum hose.

Manuals:
Manual, Parts List and Exploded View Drawing - Item #556076

How Old Is It:
Below is a chart indicating the Serial Numbers of the Jointers made in various years.