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  1. 26th July 2015, 08:34 AM #1
    bacckwoodsorigi
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    Default So my jointer sounds like a jet turbine?

    G'day folks,

    recently ive been fortunate enough to get 3phase in my home workshop and a few larger machines to match. One of these culprits is my 12" Buzzawolf jointer. Now don't get me wrong it's a breeze to work and it has improved the consistency and capacity of milling coming out of my shop, but holy Dooley is it noisey!!! I'm not talking about the cutters either... I'm pretty sure it's the motor, or part of the mechanics anyway... its got a very high pitched quality to it and I'm afraid it's puting me in the lead for worst neighbour of the year.

    I also have an old 12" powermatic Thicknesser and a 16" Premo ripping saw, both3 phase and neither of these are anywhere near .....not even remotely... In the ballpark of the obnoxious howls of my Buzzawolf...

    does anyone one have any ideas?
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  3. 26th July 2015, 10:10 AM #2
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    Have a look at disconnecting the motor from the cutter-head by loosening of the V-belts and removing, then running the motor separate, see if thats got noisy bearings on its own.
    Failing that have a look at the condition of your bearings in the cutter-head, that should be easy to work out by just spinning it up by hand, bearing's should obviously feel smooth and have a free motion, any kind of friction or "grumble" means your bearings may need to be replaced.
    Another reason for a noisy jointer is the position of the table to the cutter-head blades, if the tables are set to close there is a tendency for the cutter-head to force air over the end of the table resulting in a loud continuous noise when running.
    There is an adjustment handle located directly under the table, (Not the large rise and fall handle) loosen the tables off and slide the table back away from the cutter-head and see if thats any better.

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  4. 26th July 2015, 11:05 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970 View Post
    Another reason for a noisy jointer is the position of the table to the cutter-head blades, if the tables are set to close there is a tendency for the cutter-head to force air over the end of the table resulting in a loud continuous noise when running..
    This is the most likely thing.
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