New jointer (GO654) observations and questions

Mineral Spirits should remove the paste wax. But I have to ask…......Whats better about G96 over paste wax??
I use JPW on all my machines. It seems to work really well, so I’ve never investigated other options.

No real answer about the variable grain direction. Take small bites, do your best and hope for the best.

Congrats on the new jointer. Thats a great machine you got there. I’m jealous.

First understand that this is the first large piece I have in my shop with cast iron to worry about. My table saw is granite. My drill press is small and easy to take care of as is my band saw. I’m seeing the G96 as long term protection when I’m not using the jointer as much. Paste wax might be fine all by itself. I really don’t know. I do know that G96 gets recommended a lot and for $12 I figured I’d give it a try. :)

Congrats on your new tool! I would love to find room for a 6” jointer, especially if I could find one that doesn’t require a defensive lineman to move around the floor.

As for problem grain, Treat your knives to the same sharpening technique that you use on chisels and hand plane irons. The sharper the better to avoid tear out. I finish sharpening my knives on waterstones, carefully feeling when the bevel is flat on the stone. After going thru 800 to 8000 grit my knives will easily slice a loosely held sheet of paper. I like to adjust the knives so that they are 2-3 thousands of an inch above the outfeed table. Don’t assume that you get this kind of sharpness and precision from the factory.

I’ve always used Johnson’s “original formula” past wax. An application once or twice a year is all I need to avoid rust.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

Congrats on your jointer.

A great piece of equipment in the chain of producing good square flat stock to work with. A must for fine wwking.

Congrats, you’ll find the feed speed to be of importance when doing that squirrelly grain as well. Slow down and you may get past it without tearout…..don’t forget the small bites part.

-- I long for the days when Coke was a cola, and a joint was a bad place to be (Merle Haggard)