Porkchop (Jointer Guard) for Powermatic 50

Very cool idea. I like that. I have turned away from purchasing one or two old jointers that I found because this piece was missing. I may not pass on the next one now that I can see how to make one. Thanks for sharing.

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Great job on this : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Awesome!

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Great job, and smart safety choice.

-- Eric

He shoots he scores! Nice save on the money…

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verry nicely made! i removed the guard from my jointer wich is one that lifts up over the piece, but it’s also a thickness planer and when i use it that way the guard hangs in the way. it doesn’t really scare me to use it that way, but i know im playing with fire
ill see if i can make one similar to yours for on mine! that system looks more practical.

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
In the UK jointer’s have a really crap sliding guard that in my mind is dangerous.
I’ve removed mine totally. Which I’m not happy with.

I hope you don’t mind if I copy this?

thanks Jamie

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I don’t mind at all, Jamie. I’m glad you found it helpful

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Hey , there it is !! Thanks for the flashback , Brandon : )
You did a really good job on this !
I don’t know if I would have thought about adding the bearings to it or not. Nice idea : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Nice jointer guard, I will be looking for a Powermatic 50 6’’ Jointer for the new shop.

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