Biscuit Joiner Introduction

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This is the content required for an introduction to our biscuit joiner - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual.

Safety

Dangers

• exposed & rapidly spinning milling disk
  • will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off
• flying splinters and dust
• the tool might move due to the force of the milling disk
• no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)
• the disk gets extremely hot
  • can potentially set the sawdust on fire
  • remains hot for a while after using

Precautions

• wear personal protection but not gloves, they could get caught!
  • goggles for sure, a dust mask could be necessary depending on your material
  • ear defenders are also required
• hook up the dust collection bag
  • keep the dust collection bag clean
• do not engage the tool when not in contact with the workpiece
• secure the tool with your second hand or a clamp to prevent the tool from moving along the workpiece
• always check whether the tool movement you are planning is possible before turning it on - adjust depth if necessary
• make sure there is nobody nearby who might be surprised by a piece of shrapnel flying their way!
• if the power has been lost for whatever reason, make sure the router is turned off before restoring it!

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

• dialing in the cutting height and biscuit size
  • there are different biscuit sizes (0, 10, 20)
• setting the cutting angle
• aligning the tool with your workpiece
• working on horizontal and vertical cuts