Problem jointing

[HighTechOkie]

Ok here is the quote from the manual

"Y position
State – Numerical Value (0.000)
The Y position sensor monitors the relative position of the side-to-side
motion of the cutting truck. To check this sensor move the cutting truck all
the way to the left hand side of the machine and record the displayed
numerical value. Now move the truck all the way to the opposite side and
back to the left side. If the sensor is operating correctly the displayed
value will match the one previously recorded."

I performed this check: the results were on first pass -.130, on the second pass -.129

My question is: is this exceptable and if not how do you adjust it?

j

This procedure is only for checking the Y axis position sensor (not actual positional values). Are the numbers you posted the actual values or the difference between left position - right position?

Make sure the board you want to joint is perfectly parallel and the guide plate is touching the edge of the board.

Here is the calibration procedure.

Calibrating Machine Offsets:
The "Calibrate Offsets" function is a
simple procedure to allow the user to fine-tune the CarveWright
machine for improved accuracy. To perform the offset calibration, the
following will be needed:
- A board at least 2" wide by 10" long between 1/2" and 3/4" thick.
- The CarveWright branded 3/8" Jointing Bit.
- The CarveWright sensor calibration will vary slightly depending on
the color and darkness of the material. Best results will be realized
by calibrating the machine using that wood type most often used in
the machine. If a variety of woods are used in the machine,
choose a wood for calibration that is in the middle of the range of
color and darkness.
For best results, choose a straight, flat board that has crisp, clean
corners, and ensure that the Jointing bit is in good shape. Begin by
measuring the thickness of the board chosen. Try to measure to within
at least 1/32" of the actual thickness.
Load the board in to the machine and navigate to the Configurations
Menu from the CarveWright Main Menu by using the up/down arrows
or pressing the “0” (Options) key on the keypad. Navigate to or select
item 6, Calibrate Offsets. The machine will prompt for the thickness
that was just measured, key in the value and press ENTER. The
machine will begin measuring the board and then will prompt for the
3/8" Jointing bit. Load the bit as normal and press ENTER. The
machine will take a few more measurements and cut a slot into the
board.
Once the slot is complete, the CarveWright will begin alternating
between measurement and cuts along the two sides of the slot and the
two sides of the board. When the machine has completed the
calibration the new offsets will be stored into the machine and the LCD
will return to the Configurations Menu. The entire process takes just a
few minutes. If the calibration fails, please see the entry entitled
Troubleshooting the Board Sensor in the above paragraph.

[thumsup]

I guess I should apologize for being so slow on the up take. But then I thought the only dumb question was the unasked question.
Thanks to all that replied. hightechokim thanks for the post, now I understand. Sorry for the trouble, believe me it won’t happen again.

[Jeff_Birt]

Ask away, I was only implying that I did not know how to make my intentions more clear, HiTechOkie stepped in and posted the procedure out of the book for you. We are all just trying to help...

[chkorte]

I am having a problem jointing a board. The bit isn't touching the board. The board is 19X7X.8. I loaded the board, pressed #4 joint, then #2 joint. The truck moves to the center, CW screen says load 3/8" jointing bit, I do and push enter. The truck goes to home and touches the home plate, then goes to the other side and touches the bit plate, then goes home and touches the home plate and says measuring board thickness, then touches the top of the board, then drops into the hole in the sliding plate, then touches the sliding plate and says jointing board. The board moves to the left, the bit drops down into position, the motor starts up and the board moves past the bit but the bit doesn't touch the wood. It carves air JUST BARELY off the edge of the wood. I have tried this a dozen times and every time the same results. I have reformatted the card, flashed the memory(1.187), calibrated the Y-axis, calibrated the Y-axis offset and calibrated the edge detection sensor and it still does the same thing. It's a brand new bit, it's in the RC straight and tight. I love my CW but this is driving me nuts. Normally I would just use my jointer but it's out for service and I figured why wait, it's just a couple edges just use the CW. Anyone have any ideas?

[Dan-Woodman]

Got a router table?

[RMarkey]

When you run the jointing function, it will ask if you want to joint it 'again' after each pass. Each pass will move the jointing position. The idea is you keep telling it 'again' until it takes a full pass removing material top to bottom.

[chkorte]

When you run the jointing function, it will ask if you want to joint it 'again' after each pass. Each pass will move the jointing position. The idea is you keep telling it 'again' until it takes a full pass removing material top to bottom.

It doesn't ask me if I want to joint it 'again' after each pass. It just goes to home and stops.
If I push #8 REPEAT, I have to reload the board and then it starts over new.

[chypes]

Try using a stop collar on the bit. Just a thought.