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Ep 6: Machine Setup – The planer

In the final episode of this video workshop, Matt takes on the aging workhorse of the FWW shop, the twenty inch planer

By Matt Wajda Aug 20, 2018

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Videos in the Series

Ep 1: Machine Setup – Introduction

July 23, 2018

When a machine is tuned up and maintained properly, it will not only make your woodworking more accurate, but it will also make your time in the shop more enjoyable
Ep 2: Machine Setup – The Tablesaw

July 23, 2018

In this episode, Ellen Kaspern takes you through all the steps to setup a tablesaw to perfection
Ep 3a: Machine Setup – The Jointer part 1

July 30, 2018

In this episode, Matt Wajda sets the jointer tables using only a straight-edge and some scraps of paper
Ep 3b: Machine Setup – The Jointer part 2

July 30, 2018

In this episode, Matt tackles the frustrating task of setting the jointer knives, finishing off the jointer setup
Ep 4: Machine Setup – The Bandsaw

August 7, 2018

In this episode, Ellen sets up the 14-in. bandsaw, a FWW shop favorite
Ep 5: Machine Setup – The Hollow Chisel Mortiser

August 13, 2018

In this episode, Matt gets the tables of the hollow chisel mortiser lined up perfectly, for perfectly in line mortises
Ep 6: Machine Setup – The planer

August 20, 2018

In the final episode of this video workshop, Matt takes on the aging workhorse of the FWW shop, the twenty inch planer

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About This Video Workshop

A well-tuned machine makes woodworking more accurate and shop time more enjoyable. Not only have Matt Wajda and Ellen Kaspern spent countless hours making furniture, but they’ve also both taught classes on setting up and maintaining machinery. In this series, you’ll learn how to tune up: Tablesaws Jointers Bandsaws Hollow-chisel mortisers Planers Video by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano Edited by Jeff Roos Produced by Ben Strano More about this Video Workshop

Comments

treehuntertony | Aug 21, 2018 01:29pm | #1
As a journeyman automotive mechanic I'm thoroughly impressed with Matt's skills in teaching us the mechanics of the machines. Well done Matt, thank you!
Zolton | Aug 21, 2018 03:15pm | #2
Exceptional quality on this video, both from a visual and audio standpoint. Excellent information concisely transmitted. Very valuable. Thank you...
GrandaddysBaileyNo5 | Aug 23, 2018 06:07pm | #3
This is the finest series on machine tuning and maintenance I have ever seen. Matt Wajda is a natural teacher, anticipating virtually all questions that might arise from an unseen audience, using precise language delivered efficiently. Bravo.
ctsailor | Aug 27, 2018 09:12pm | #4
Another great video from Matt. "Take care of the edges and the middle will take care of itself." Only gripe --that next to last shot of a narrow board going down the middle!!
glueupwoodworking | Sep 14, 2018 05:24pm | #5
Thanks for theses videos, machine set up is so important but I never felt comfortable making adjustments in fear of making things worst. After watching the jointer video I was able to make a extremely small adjustment which made an incredible difference. Thanks Matt
jdeeredad | Sep 17, 2018 03:57pm | #6
Excellent Series!!!
Dtugboat | Feb 18, 2019 12:25am | #7
Learned a lot, thanks Matt

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