If the stock is somewhat flexible (e.g. less than 4/4), it seems that the downward pressure of the power feeder, pending its force, might distort ithe stock's natural (concave) shape as it passes across the cutterhead, rendering the jointer cut similar to that of a thickness planer --- i.e., producing a face parallel to the uncut face, rather than one truly planed. Can the feeder you demonstrate be adjusted to provide minimal pressure while still reliably feeding the stock? It seems that such pressure adjustment might be finicky for typically sized cabinet components, as opposed to long lengths or thick stock. Thanks.
You're exactly right Michael. This really only works if the stock is generally flat, and determines a plane, or rather, a line in 2 dimensions, to begin with. So it's not a replacement for hand jointing. But it has its place in conjunction with hand jointing. The easy-on-easy-off lightweight of this tool makes for a feasibility others lack. It is amazing how physically easy jointing long boards becomes with a power feeder. I think of this as a secondary use of the Little Proteus, behind table saw (especially dado work), router table, and resawing on the band saw.
If the stock is somewhat flexible (e.g. less than 4/4), it seems that the downward pressure of the power feeder, pending its force, might distort ithe stock's natural (concave) shape as it passes across the cutterhead, rendering the jointer cut similar to that of a thickness planer --- i.e., producing a face parallel to the uncut face, rather than one truly planed. Can the feeder you demonstrate be adjusted to provide minimal pressure while still reliably feeding the stock? It seems that such pressure adjustment might be finicky for typically sized cabinet components, as opposed to long lengths or thick stock. Thanks.
You're exactly right Michael. This really only works if the stock is generally flat, and determines a plane, or rather, a line in 2 dimensions, to begin with. So it's not a replacement for hand jointing. But it has its place in conjunction with hand jointing. The easy-on-easy-off lightweight of this tool makes for a feasibility others lack. It is amazing how physically easy jointing long boards becomes with a power feeder.
I think of this as a secondary use of the Little Proteus, behind table saw (especially dado work), router table, and resawing on the band saw.