1101-284-08 Rev. 1
USER’S GUIDE
Important! Read First ...................................... 1
Fastener Legend............................................... 4
Front and Back Plates....................................... 5
Rear Shaft Assembly......................................... 5
Front Shaft to Keel............................................ 6
Front Height Shaft to Spine............................... 6
Saw Spine to Keel............................................. 7
Rear Height Screw to Keel................................ 7
Pitch Adjustor Assembly.................................... 8
Rear Spine Guide............................................. 8
Pitch Adjustor/ Spine Guide.............................. 9
Front Spine Guide............................................ 9
Saw Blade Guides............................................10
Transmission Check.........................................10
Travelers...........................................................11
Keel Assembly to Frame...................................11
Assembly Detail................................................12
Dovetail Ways...................................................12
Inside Dovetail Sliders......................................13
Table Bumpers..................................................13
Outside Dovetail Sliders...................................1. 4
Fence and Trap Clamps...................................1. 4
Saw Blade.........................................................15
Blade Alignment................................................15
Cursor and Flip Down Stops............................16
Blade Height Stop.............................................16
Optional Stand..................................................17
Stand Corner Key.............................................18
Lubrication Guide.............................................19
Cutting guide....................................................20
Notes ...............................................................21
Parts List..........................................................22
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You will know when your blade is dull because of the resistance
you sense with cutting or the quality of the cut is not smooth
to the touch. Blades are not designed to be sharpened—they
are disposable. Replacement blades can be found at; www.
bridgecitytools.com or by calling 1-800-253-3332.
SAW BLADES & DEPTH OF CUT
All of the saw blades currently designed for the Jointmaker Pro
contain between 350 and 460 teeth over their length. Because
the blade is inclined (the front of the blade is lower than the back
of the blade) in relation to the table surfaces, each tooth bears
the exact same workload.
maker Pro videos!
For example, a piece of walnut with a 1/2” x 1/2” cross-section
can be cut in half with one stroke using the standard crosscut
blade. To correctly set the blade for this cut, you would adjust
the blade so that the first couple of teeth are below table height,
and the last tooth of the saw blade is set with the pitch adjustor
to approximately 1/32” above the stock of the wood. With the
stock held firmly against the fence, one stroke and the cut is
complete, smooth and accurate. See the Cutting Guide page 20
for more details.
THE FENCES AND HAND PLACEMENT
The Jointmaker Pro utilizes two fences that are normally bridged
by a sacrificial wooden fence. The only time you do not use both
tables is when you are cutting face miters.
This example is possible because the standard JM-P crosscut
blade has approximately 400 teeth. Using the stock and set-up
described above, each tooth of the saw has a chip load of just
over one one-thousandth of an inch (.5/400 = 0.00125”). It is
the combination of the chip load, precise linear movement and
blade rigidity that makes Jointmaker Pro cuts unparalleled in
quality or accuracy.
There are two sacrificial fences, one is straight and the other
has an angled face. Use the straight fence for joinery and the
trap fence for crosscuts. We recommend the fences be locked
in the forward position for all cuts of 4” or less in width. For stock
wider than 4 inches, slide the fences to the back position.
When possible, your hands should be directly over the center of
the dovetailed ways on each side of the saw blade. As your ex-
perience with the saw grows, you will learn that you can use one
hand to make your strokes and the other will be raising the blade
on the return stroke. This combination is efficient and fast.
For wider stock (where more teeth are simultaneously engaged
with the stock), multiple passes are required utilizing a smaller
depth of cut per pass.
For example, 1/2” thick walnut 4” in width would dictate that you
set the saw up with the first couple of teeth below table height
(using the hand crank at the front of the JMP) and the last tooth
approximately 1/16” above the table (using the Pitch Adjustor).
With this set-up, it will take 8 passes to cut the stock in half. Be-
tween each pass the blade is raised approximately 1/16”. In this
situation, the 400 teeth are required to cut approximately 1/16th
of material per pass. The chip load is now one ten-thousandth
of an inch (.0625/400) per tooth! However, because the board is
4” in width, more teeth are engaged during each pass creating
more resistance. More resistance requires smaller bites for the
cuts to feel almost effortless.
We recommend that your first cuts be made with both hands
employed during the sawing strokes.
NOTE: The table tops are orange for a reason; you can write on
them with a pencil. For example, once you have the fence set
to 90 degrees, you can scribe a pencil line along the fence and
use this line as a reference. Please visit our website to view the
video on how we set angles on the Jointmaker Pro.
STUPID MISTAKES WE HAVE MADE
We have ruined several blades because of human error. Please
review this section to learn from our mistakes.
The only “guide” we can provide for tailoring your technique to
accommodate the myriad of different species and sizes of wood
is to emphasize that the effort required to cut any wood should
be minimal. Harder material or wider stock requires smaller bites
and more passes. If you are overly aggressive, you will dramati-
cally shorten blade life and the quality of your cuts will suffer.
After a short “getting acquainted” period all of this will become
second nature.
•MAKE SURE THE KEEL, THE FENCES,ANDYOUR CLAMPS
are all TIGHT before sawing. This will eliminate 80% of the
mistakes we have made.
•Lower the blade below table height after each session. Hori-
zontal surfaces attract things, and the blades are easily dam-
aged with contact by metal objects or heavy wood.
As a reference, one full revolution of the crank handle raises the
blade exactly .055” or slightly less than 1/16”. You will discover
that extremely dense woods will require blade height adjust-
ments as small as 1/8 of a revolution between cuts and some
softwoods can be cut with 3 full revolutions for each pass! It is
your job to discover the optimal settings for ease of use accord-
ing to your own preferences and applications.
•It is helpful to have an old toothbrush nearby to periodically
clean wood fibers that may be embedded in the gullets of the
blade. This is particularly helpful when using the rip blade.
•Lastly, enjoy the fact that you are the motor. Let the saw do the
work and use as many passes as needed to accomplish your
tasks. WE GUARANTEE that aggressive sawing techniques are
going to be expensive for you.
You will soon discover the general purpose cross-cut blade that
ships with the JM-P will do the majority of cuts (.4mm x 28). The
16 tooth rip blade is useful for cutting tenons and dovetails if you
have many to cut. The .3mm crosscut is ideal for small stock
but does not track well in deep cuts (it is so thin it will follow the
density changes of the wood being cut).
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YOUR FIRST CUT
LUBRICATION
Once your Jointmaker Pro is properly set-up, you are ready to
make your first cut.
Before EACH SESSION, we recommend you check the tables
for slop (easy to fix—see step 19 on page 14) and lubricate
the ways with aTeflon based dry-film lubrication. You want your
tables to slide as smoothly as possible. For example, at trade
shows, we lubricate the ways three or four times over an eight
hour period.
We recommend practicing your first cut on a small dowel rod,
1/4” – 1/2” in diameter. Set the leading edge of the crosscut
blade slightly below table height, and using the pitch adjus-
tor, raise the rear of the blade until it is slightly taller than your
stock.
Please review the lubrication guide on page 19 for all other lu-
brication locations (this is done once or twice a year depending
on use.)
Before you make a cut, take a couple of “dry runs” to get a feel
for the resistance of the tables in motion. When comfortable,
hold your material firmly against the fence and with one smooth,
controlled push, cut your stock. You will discover after just a
few passes the rhythm required for incredible results. As the
density/width of your stock changes, you will sense the need to
reduce depth of cut and increase the number of passes. THERE
ARE NO GUIDELINES other than to offer that the feedback you
sense from the cutting action will dictate any adjustments you
will need to make for effortless cutting.
ASSEMBLY
Step-by-step assembly instructions are included in this Users
Guide. Please contact us if you have any difficulties assembling
the Jointmaker Pro. We also have posted on our website videos
showing how we align the blade to the ways and proper table
adjustments. They are not difficult to do but the videos may in-
crease your understanding of these two important adjustments.
view videos of how we cut different materials.
Your Jointmaker Pro is fully warranted for defects in workman-
ship. Please notify us immediately if you have encountered ad-
efective component. We will replace it immediately.
YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE JOINTMAKER PRO MAT-
TER!
Please share your experiences and ideas regarding the Joint-
maker Pro with fellow users! This new and exciting tool is capa-
ble of extraordinary applications, some that may be understood
only by dedicated users. Please share and/or inquire by partici-
CALIBRATION
LINEAR TABLE ADJUSTMENTS The Jointmaker Pro was
designed to perform as quietly as possible. The two dovetailed
aluminum rails on each side of the blade are fixed in place by
the front and back plates—they are not adjustable. Underneath
each sliding table are two acetyl dovetailed sliders. The slider
closest to the saw blade on each table is fixed (non-adjustable).
The acetyl slider furthest from the saw blade on each table is
adjustable and when properly tensioned, both tables will slide
smoothly without any lateral slop. You will periodically adjust the
tension on these two ways over time for optimal performance
—this process usually takes two or three minutes and is fully
demonstrated in the assembly video.
Thank you again for your purchase of the jointmaker pro. please
share pictures and stories with us as you employ this remark-
able new tool in your shop!!
John Economaki
President
SAW GUIDES The saw blade of the Jointmaker Pro moves
up and down between two blade guides that literally pinch the
blade. One guide is black, the other is blue. Once assembled,
the blue guide is the only guide that is adjusted when chang-
ing between blades of different thicknesses. The black guide is
never adjusted.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
FRONT AND BACK PLATE TRAVELERS The saw blade and
the components that raise and lower the blade are attached to
an aluminum keel. The keel is attached to acetal travelers that
allow the blade to tilt up to 45 degrees in either direction by rid-
ing in arcs milled into the front and back plates.
A flat table surface is the best place to assemble the
Jointmaker Pro.
#2 Philips Head Screwdriver
Small Hammer
The two acetyl travelers must glide in the front and back plates
without any slop. There are two nylon set screws in each trav-
eler that allow for this adjustment. If these nylon set screws are
not properly adjusted, the keel will not remain parallel to the
ways.
9/16” Open ended wrench or Adjustable Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
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FASTENER LEGEND
.684” OD Steel Flat Washers x 6
Pitch Screw Barrel Nut x 1
10-32 Nut x 6
6-32 Nut x 4
Acetyl Washers x 4
.354 OD Steel Washer x 20
.310 Shim Washer x 2
3/8-16 Jam Nut x 1
Dovetail Nut x 2
Rubber Bumper x 4
5-40 x 3/16” Philips Head Screw x 5
6-32 x 5/16” Button Head Cap Screw x 4
Spring Pin x 1
10-32 x 3/8” Socket Flat Head Screw x 2
Finger Stops, Left and
RIght 2 each
4-40 x 1/2” Socket Flat Head Screw x 1
8-32 x 3/8” Philips Head Screw x 4
Acrylic Indicator x 1
10-32 x 1/2” Socket Head Cap Screw x 4
10-32 x 3/4” Socket Flat Head Screw x 48
10-32 x 3/4” Socket Head Cap Screw x 20
Keel Knobs x 2
5/16-18 x 3/4” Bolt x 4
5/16-18 x 2-1/2” Bolt
5/16-18 Pitch Adjustor with Screws
and washers x 1
5/16-18 Left Hand Height Screw x 1
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1. FRONT & BACK PLATES
2. REAR SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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3. FRONT SHAFT TO KEEL
4. FRONT HEIGHT SHAFT TO SPINE
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5. SAW SPINE TO KEEL
6. REAR HEIGHT SCREW TO KEEL
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7. PITCH ADJUSTOR ASSEMBLY
8. REAR SPINE GUIDE
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9. PITCH ADJUSTOR/SPINE GUIDE
10. FRONT SPINE GUIDE
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11. SAW BLADE GUIDES
12. TRANSMISSION CHECK
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13. TRAVELERS
14. KEEL ASSEMBLY TO FRAME
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15. ASSEMBLY DETAIL
16. DOVETAIL WAYS
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17. INSIDE DOVETAIL SLIDERS
18. TABLE BUMPERS
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19. OUTSIDE DOVETAIL SLIDERS
20. FENCE AND TRAP CLAMPS
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21. SAW BLADE
22. BLADE ALIGNMENT
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23. CURSOR AND FLIP DOWN STOPS
24. BLADE HEIGHT STOP
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25. OPTIONAL STAND
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26. STAND CORNER KEY
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27. LUBRICATION GUIDE
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CUTTING GUIDE
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NOTES
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JM-P ACCESSORIES
Rip Blade blades 1101-201RB6
Finger Stops (4 pack) 1101-201-07
Rip Blade blades 1101-201RB3 (5 Pack)
Cross Cut B 32 TPI blades 1101-201RB2 (5 Pack)
Cross Cut B 32 TPI blades 1101-201RB5
Cross Cut A 28 TPI blades 1101-201RB4
Cross Cut A 28 TPI blades 1101-201RB1 (5 Pack)
Teflon™ Lube 2 oz. 1101-201-04
Trap Fence
1101-201-02
Indicator 1101-201-05
Trap Jaws, Left and Right
1101-201-01
18 degree Dovetail Router Bit 1101-201-06
1/4” Shank, 1/2” OD
Straight Fence
1101-201-03
JMP - Stand 1101-201B
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SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If, for any reason, you are not 100% saꢀsfied with your purchase,
simply contact us WITHIN 90 DAYS of receipt for possible remedies, in-
cluding return instrucꢀons. Should you require a return authorizaꢀon,
please contact us for packaging requirements. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
your Jointmaker Pro.
For our full return/repair policy, please refer to our website.
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