Trouble with Ridgid jointer knives

I am not familiar at all with Rigid tools but I was wondering if there is a ‘handedness’ to the blades? Perhaps they have been flipped end for end or something. I’m assuming there is nothing in the seat for the blades and that the bolts are loose enough. Some photos may help?

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You should be able to find an owners manual on Ridgid’s web site. This should help with your blade problem. If all else fails, contact a Ridgid service center in your area. They have been very helpful when I’ve had questions.

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Post the model number so we can look up the manual for ya.

Some of the newer model jointers use jack screws to aid in the adjusting of the knife depth.
That jack screw head must be below the lock bar that the gib screws are in.
Make sure the lock bar is not tightening on the side of the jack screw instead of the blade.

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I knew there was a reason I was afraid to remove the knives from my Ridgid jointer. Thats why I’m following this thread! I’ll check my manual tomorrow to see what it says about replacing knives. Mine is only 3 years old so it may be different model than yours. Doesnt sound like it is as easy as changing blades in my Ridgid planer.

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