Lamello Biscuit Jointer

[randgbruce]

Hi All - Has anybody used S6 Biscuits with a Lamello X Jointer , have tried with machine set at Max.
But the groove does not match the biscuit ( not long enough ) (hammer)

 

[yorkshirepudding]

It could be because the tool is not plunging to it's full depth. I had a similar problem caused by a build up of compressed dust. Easily cleared by removing the baseplate and clearing out.
Hope this helps.

 

[randgbruce]

Thanks but machine is new & it is plunging to it's full depth , just think that the biscuits are not suitable
for this machine, waiting to hear from axminster.
Thanks

 

[custard]

Aren't the S6 biscuits the giant whoppers?

If so you have to do a double plunge, it's not enough to set the plunge depth to max. You have to plunge once then move the machine a few mill to the left or right (there are marks on the base plate to show you the required off-set) then plunge for a second time.

The process is written down in the manual, but it's not particularly obvious, anyhow keep hunting in the manual and you'll find it and when you do it's all pretty straightforward. The only issue is that the off-set double plunge routine makes laying out the reference marks on the workpiece a bit more complicated, but you soon get the hang of it.

Good luck!

 

[Wuffles]

Aren't the S6 biscuits the giant whoppers?

If so you have to do a double plunge, it's not enough to set the plunge depth to max. You have to plunge once then move the machine a few mill to the left or right (there are marks on the base plate to show you the required off-set) then plunge for a second time.

The process is written down in the manual, but it's not particularly obvious, anyhow keep hunting in the manual and you'll find it and when you do it's all pretty straightforward. The only issue is that the off-set double plunge routine makes laying out the reference marks on the workpiece a bit more complicated, but you soon get the hang of it.

Good luck!

You could offset both the plunges if that's the case? Split the difference and still use the same centre line? Not used that jointer though, so could be talking carp. Am basing this on Domino and cheapo biscuiter use.

 

[randgbruce]

Thanks for that will give that a try - Best suggestion I have had
Cheers