Adam,
That's a very nice job. I love the profile of the top as well. I hope you don't mind me pinching the design. I think Tasmanian Blackwood will make a lovely blanket chest.
Jim
I sympathize with you as I found exactly the same problems in setting up my jointer(different brand).
There was only one thing to do and that was clear the workshop so that the swearing could not be heard and get into it again and again until the settings were correct.
It took me a day and a...