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* aligning the tool with your workpiece
* aligning the tool with your workpiece
* working on horizontal and vertical cuts
* working on horizontal and vertical cuts
* practice cut!


[[Category:Introductions]]
[[Category:Introductions]]

Revision as of 19:05, 27 October 2021

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

Personal protection: Protection - goggles.svg Protection - hearing.svg Protection - no gloves.svg

(a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material)

Dangers Precautions
exposed & rapidly spinning milling disk
  • will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off
  • do not engage the tool when not in contact with the workpiece
  • do not wear gloves, they could get caught!
  • always check whether the tool movement you are planning is possible before turning it on - adjust depth if necessary
flying splinters and dust
  • wear goggles, a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material
  • hook up the dust collection bag & keep it clean
  • make sure there is nobody nearby who might be surprised by a piece of shrapnel flying their way!
the tool might move due to the force of the milling disk secure the tool with your second hand or a clamp to prevent the tool from moving along the workpiece
no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung) if the power has been lost for whatever reason, make sure the router is turned off before restoring it!
Danger - heat.svg the disk gets extremely hot
  • can potentially set the sawdust on fire
  • remains hot for a while after using
take breaks, be careful when you need to touch the disk

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

  • dialing in the cutting height and biscuit size
  • setting the cutting angle
  • aligning the tool with your workpiece
  • working on horizontal and vertical cuts
  • practice cut!