Jointer: Bad Vibration
Is the precision of your jointer being impacted by bad vibration? Check for damage or wear and tear on the following parts: the belt, pulley, bearings, and bars. Try completing the repair yourself by following our expert troubleshooting guide. Refer to your owner's manual for detailed instructions on your model.
When installing new bearings onto the shaft, use a press to ensure even pressure. If you do not have a press, you can keep it in the bench vice and use a socket big enough that only contacts the inner race of the bearing to avoid any damage. Tap it in to place with the hammer. Reinstall the cutter head back...
When installing new bearings onto the shaft, use a press to ensure even pressure. If you do not have a press, you can keep it in the bench vice and use a socket big enough that only contacts the inner race of the bearing to avoid any damage. Tap it in to place with the hammer. Reinstall the cutter head back on the jointer. Reinstall the belt and adjust to proper tension. Finally, reinstall the fence and guide.
Removing the pulley will vary on models – some are held in place by a bolt and can be removed with two wrenches. Place one wrench behind, holding it still, and the other in front to remove the bolt. Some can be removed with an impact wrench while others may require the use of a puller. On some models, you may have a set screw and a keyway. Once off, install the new pulley in reverse procedure. For pulleys...
Removing the pulley will vary on models – some are held in place by a bolt and can be removed with two wrenches. Place one wrench behind, holding it still, and the other in front to remove the bolt. Some can be removed with an impact wrench while others may require the use of a puller. On some models, you may have a set screw and a keyway. Once off, install the new pulley in reverse procedure. For pulleys that were removed with a puller, you will reverse the tool to push the new pulley on to the shaft. Reinstall the belt, reapply the tension and reassemble any panels you may have removed to access the parts.
Install the blade and bar back together, inside the jointer, and slightly tighten the jack screws. Next, you will have to set the blades to the proper height, which you can do with a straight-edge placed on the out-feed table and over...
Install the blade and bar back together, inside the jointer, and slightly tighten the jack screws. Next, you will have to set the blades to the proper height, which you can do with a straight-edge placed on the out-feed table and over the blade. Adjust the blade to the exact height as the bottom of the straight edge. You will have to do this all along the blade and for each blade. You can also purchase a jointer jig tool to adjust the blades. Lay it on the out-feed table – the magnets will pull the blade up in the proper position. Lastly, tighten the jack screws.