Problem with PC jointer

[wolfden]

I have a Porter Cable jointer. (I bought what I could afford at the time.) It has worked well for some time. I have noticed that when jointing board edges, I have started getting a slight curve in the results. I assume that the two tables are not parallel but cannot find a way to fix this. If there is a way to fix this, please let me know.

If I need to, I will replace the jointer with a better one. If that is the best way to go, what is a good brand/model. I think I want to stick with a 6 inch model but I'll consider recommendations.

Thanks!

 

[Mark Gottesman]

You will need to read through your manual on how exactly to adjust it.

Read this thread on jointer alignment from another member.
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f29/jointer-alignment-42376.html?highlight=jointer

good time to change out blades.

 

[wolfden]

I looked through the manual. If it is there it is hard to find. Perhaps in one of the other languages?

 

[junquecol]

Next issue of Wood Magazine will have an article on jointing boards wider than six inches on a six inch jointer. Jointer has to have a rabbeting ledge.