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Simply loosen its retaining screw, turn the insert to its new position and tighten the screw. The infeed table height adjustments are truly unique. The handle can be moved up and down for coarse height changes or, after snugging the locking knob (to the left) the long handle can be rotated to make very fine, precise infeed table height adjustments. The durability of the carbide combined with the low impact, shear cutting action mean the inserts have an extremely long life, far exceeding that of straight blades. The potential life span of these carbide inserts means that many woodworkers may go years before having to index them. Should a hidden piece of metal be encountered and actually damage a few of the carbide inserts only the ones actually contacting the metal need to be indexed or replaced. Tables At 7 .”-wide and 66”-long the cast iron POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer table is one of the longest available in this class and provides plenty of support for even large work pieces. The tables are precision-ground to insure flatness and each is mounted on dovetailed ways that keep them perfectly aligned through height changes. The ways are equipped with gib screw adjusters that allow the user to adjust out any wear-related play should that occur in years to come. The outfeed table is equipped with a .” by .” rabbeting channel along its outer edge. The outfeed table height is adjusted with a handwheel mounted below the table. A finger-operated gib screw locks the table in position once it is set. The infeed table height is adjusted using a unique lever system. This single lever provides both coarse and fine adjustment capabilities that make tiny changes simple to make with a new level of accuracy. After loosening the handwheel on the side of the machine, the infeed table adjustment lever can be used for major infeed table height changes. Snug the locking knob down and the same adjustment lever can now be rotated (twist the handle) to make very small infeed table height changes with extreme accuracy. Each full turn of the adjustment lever handle creates 1/16” of infeed table height change. When the infeed table is set to the desired height, a thumbscrew on the rear can be engaged to secure it. An easy to read scale on the front side of the infeed table allows setting specific cut changes quickly and precisely. Versatile Fence Whether used in the full vertical (left) or 45-degree position (right) in or out, the Powermatic 54A/54HH fence provides plenty of support for truly accurate cuts. The all cast iron 4”-tall by 38”-long fence system is, like the tables, precisely ground to assure straightness. Even the supporting and tilt mechanism is made up of large cast iron pieces that make this system as accurate and repeatable as it is durable. The fence tilts up to 45-degrees towards and away from the tables. Fully adjustable stops at 90-degrees (vertical) and each 45-degree position make setup fast and help keep the POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer accurate with minimal maintenance. The 90-degree stop is a simple flip-out design that makes releasing or engaging it fast and tool free. An easy to use locking handle secures the fence at the desired angle. An easy to use handle locks and releases the cross-table movement of the fence. The handle easily locks the fence in any position across the table and holds it there securely. Mobility When you need to move the 54A/54HH jointer around in your shop, our specially designed mobile base makes that an easy task. If being able to move the POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer around within your shop is important we offer the #2042374 mobile base. This base is heavily built and makes moving the POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer surprisingly easy. All of the wheels can be locked to keep the POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer stable when in use. The POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer has been designed and built to make your wood straightening tasks easy and accurate. The heavy- duty construction and materials mean that the POWERMATIC 54A/54HH Jointer will remain an important part of your woodworking shop for many years to come. ...
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