# Specialty

# Lock Miter

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Purpose**</span>

To create a seamless joint that is more structurally sound

<details id="bkmrk-power-on-machine-1.-"><summary>Power on Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press “Feed Start”**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/image-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/image-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Press “Heads Start”**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/image-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/image-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-miter-part-1.-prep-a"><summary>Miter Part</summary>

**1. Prep all parts as explained on paperwork**

**2. Make sure machine table is clean and smooth before starting**

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Set feed speed to the part to be tooled** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 3.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/0Usimage-3.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/0Usimage-3.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**4. Set machine to the proper cut as explained on the paperwork given (Return cut or Nosing cut)**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 4.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/3Z8image-4.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/3Z8image-4.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**5. Set feeder height to parts thickness** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/vCKimage-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/vCKimage-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**6. If part is 1 ¾” or less select and attach proper jig before running through the machine**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 6.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/hpnimage-6.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/hpnimage-6.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**7. Feed part face down with side to be mitered against the fence**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 7.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/24Simage-7.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/24Simage-7.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**8. Inspect mitered edge for chips, cracks, ext. or if part need to be passed through the machine again (need a smooth sharp cut)** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 8.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/3EHimage-8.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/3EHimage-8.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

**9. Blow off all remaining debris before passing through each part till all parts are done**

<p class="callout info">**Explain to the employee the importance of insuring the machine is set to the right cut for each piece. Explain to the employee why part need to be face down when ran through the machine. Explain to the employee why it's important to use a jig if part is 1 3/4" or smaller.**</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-powering-off-machine"><summary>Powering off Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**Press “Feed Stop”** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/image-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/image-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Press “Heads Stop” (see image 2)**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/image-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/image-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Set feeder height back to 3/4 (see image 5)**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/vCKimage-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/vCKimage-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

**4. Make sure machine is clean and smooth before leaving the machine**

<p class="callout info">**Explain to the employee way the machine needs to be set back to ¾”. Explain the importance of cleaning the machine before leaving.**</p>

</details>

# Planer

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Purpose**</span>

***The purpose for using the planer is to trim boards to a rough thickness consistently throughout the length of the board.***

<details id="bkmrk-starting-the-machine"><summary>Starting the Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press the left green button to start lower head (Wait for the gage to reset)**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Press the middle green button to start upper head (Wait for the gage to reset)**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Press the right green button to start feeder**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 3.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-3.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-3.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-setting-the-machine-"><summary>Setting the Machine</summary>

<p class="callout info">***If Needed use micrometer to see your thickness in decimals. You will need to know this to set the machine,***</p>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Using the conversion table to set the machine to desired thickness**

<p class="callout info">***Example, if the desired thickness is 3/4 of and inch you will set the machine for 0.75***</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image4.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image4.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image4.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. To set desired thickness first press the round red button.**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

 **3. Using the conversion table, enter the desired thickness**

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**4. Press the green button**

<p class="callout warning">***Wait till the machine is set at thickness before passing your board through***</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 6.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-6.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-6.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout info">***Explain to the employee not to exceed more then 1/4 of an inch per pass but only if both heads are set for 1/8 of an inch.***</p>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**4. Use the wheel located at the bottom left of the machine to set your bottom head**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 7.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-7.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-7.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout info">***Explain to the employee why the bottle blade needs to be adjusted and how to properly do so. Also explain to the employee not to go straight to desired thickness if the board will be going through the Wide Belt Sander, but to make sure to add .020 extra per sanded face.***</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-powering-off-the-mac"><summary>Powering off the Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Simply press red buttons**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 8.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-8.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-8.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

**2. Be sure to use the air hose to blow off the machine after use.**

</details>

# Rip Saw Instruction Procedure

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Purpose**</span>

To make a straight edge on an unfinished board for a more consistent cut.

<details id="bkmrk-power-on-machine-1.-"><summary>Power on Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press the green button to start the saw blade**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/Ktuimage-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/Ktuimage-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Press the green button to start link chain conveyor**

<p class="callout info">*Chain conveyor will not start if the saw blade is not running*</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/kNtimage-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/kNtimage-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Open gate to the dust collector**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 3.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/yjGimage-3.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/yjGimage-3.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-machine-set-up-1.-st"><summary>Machine Set Up</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Start by loosening the clamp to set conveyor height**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 4.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-4.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-4.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Turn the wheel to adjust the conveyor height then set the clamp back into the locked position**

<p class="callout info">*Height should be set to 1/8 less than the thickness of the board to be cut*</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/SmLimage-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/SmLimage-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Turn on laser guide**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 6.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/YENimage-6.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/YENimage-6.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout info">*Explain to the employee why the conveyor height needs to be set 1/8 of and inch less than the boards thickness*</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-ripping-part-1.-set-"><summary>Ripping Part</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Set the front right side of the board in the center groove of the conveyor**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 7.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/oesimage-7.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/oesimage-7.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Line up the back of the board with the laser guide**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 8.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/y0Timage-8.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/y0Timage-8.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Push the board forward till the conveyor catches it**

<p class="callout info">*If the conveyor doesn't grip the board, stop the machine and double check your conveyor height*</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 9.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-9.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-9.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

**4. After the board passes through the rip saw, verify that you have a smooth straight side.**

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**5. Loosen the fence clamp**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 10.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-10.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-10.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**6. Set fence to measurement the board needs to be and set the clamp back into the locked position**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 11.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-11.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-11.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**7. Set the smooth side of the board flat against the fence and push the board back through the conveyor**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 12.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-12.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-12.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-power-of-machine-1.-"><summary>Power of Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press both red buttons for the saw blade and the link chain conveyor**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 13.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-13.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-13.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Make sure to close the gate to the dust collector**

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 14.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/image-14.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/image-14.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

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# L-Panel Instruction Procedure

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Purpose**</span>

The purpose of an L-Panel is to fill the void between the wall and the cabinet. This will allow for a smoother and much cleaner look.

<details id="bkmrk-material-prep-1.-rev"><summary>Material Prep</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Review paperwork for any special instructions that might be needed**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/bWkimage-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/bWkimage-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Gather materials and verify parts are correct with your paperwork.**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/7yximage-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/7yximage-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Inspect your material for any imperfections**

<p class="callout warning">**If any imperfections are found, inform our supervisor before continuing!**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 3.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/HAEimage-3.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/HAEimage-3.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-assembly-1.-once-par"><summary>Assembly</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Once parts are inspected, determine which part is your return panel and which is your nosing**

<p class="callout info">**Note that typically your return panel will be your wider part**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 4.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/38nimage-4.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/38nimage-4.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

**2. Use the Lock Miter to cut our nosing and return panel**

<p class="callout info">**Refer to the Lock Miter Instruction Procedure for proper equipment usage**</p>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Apply two strips of glue to your return panel**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/gYVimage-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/gYVimage-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**4. Place your nosing on the return panel ensuring each side is flush** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 6.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/6Gwimage-6.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/6Gwimage-6.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**5. Apply clamps to join the two parts together and set our egg time for 10 minutes**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 7.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/UAyimage-7.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/UAyimage-7.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-finish-part-1.-once-"><summary>Finish Part</summary>

**1. Once glue has dried remove all unwanted glue that seeped through**

**2. Use orbital sander to give the finished peace a smooth finish**

<p class="callout warning">**Note 180 grit sandpaper is ideal for this step**</p>

**3. Roll jointed edge with round metal dowel to mash the fibers at the seem** </details>

# Wide Belt Sander Instruction Procedure

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Purpose**</span>

To take a rough board to a fine finish thus shortening hand sanding time

<details id="bkmrk-starting-machine-1.-"><summary>Starting Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press the left white button**

<p class="callout warning">**Wait for the gage to reset**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 1.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/9etimage-1.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/9etimage-1.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Press the middle white button**

<p class="callout warning">**Wait for the gage to reset**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 2.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/BLMimage-2.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/BLMimage-2.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Press the right white button**

<p class="callout warning">**Wait for gage to reset**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 3.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/S0Gimage-3.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/S0Gimage-3.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<p class="callout info">**Explain to the employee why it is imported to wait for the gages to reset before continuing**</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-setting-up-machine-1"><summary>Setting Up Machine</summary>

**1. Use micrometer to see the boards thickness in decimals**

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Move the toggle switch up or down to set thickness**

<p class="callout warning">**Do not exceed more than .02 per pass. For example if the board's thickness is .80 then set the machine to .78. Use the conversion table to help**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 4.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/pnLimage-4.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/pnLimage-4.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**3. Move the toggle switch to the right to start the conveyor** </td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 5.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/z1uimage-5.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/z1uimage-5.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**4. Place boards through the conveyor staggered in a slight angle**

<p class="callout warning">**Do not pass anything less than 16 inches through the wide belt sander**</p>

</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 6.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/RS2image-6.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/RS2image-6.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details id="bkmrk-powering-off-machine"><summary>Powering off Machine</summary>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**1. Press the left red button to power off the machine**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 7.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/qRPimage-7.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/qRPimage-7.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1" class="align-center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 0px; height: 349px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 349px;"><td class="align-left" style="border-width: 0px; vertical-align: middle; height: 349px;">**2. Move the toggle switch to the left to power off the conveyor**</td><td style="border-width: 0px; height: 349px;">**[![Image 8.jpg](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/COvimage-8.jpg)](http://help.homesteadcabinet.net/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/COvimage-8.jpg)**</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details>