If you’re planning to purchase any used woodworking equipment or machinery from any of the many sources available on the used machinery market, there are several important points to carefully examine on the machine before you make the purchase. Keep in mind: If there is any way we can assist you in evaluating your existing […]
Consistent, invisible glue joints are the whole point of tapeless veneer splicing — and when something goes wrong, the defect usually shows up immediately and costs material. Most splicer issues come down to one of a handful of root causes: pressure bar and heater bar adjustment, feed chain wear, jointer condition, glue application, or moisture […]
When a straight line rip saw stops producing consistent cuts, the root cause is almost always mechanical — worn feed chains, misaligned pressure bars, deflected blades, or a stock guide that’s drifted out of adjustment. This guide walks through the four most common symptoms we see on rip saws in the field, with a diagnostic […]
A well-maintained wood throughfeed moulder will produce consistent, glue-line quality finishes for decades. A poorly maintained one will cost you in burned parts, chatter marks, snipes, and eventually unplanned downtime as spindle bearings fail or drive components wear out prematurely. The two biggest drivers of long-term reliability on any through feed moulder are consistent lubrication […]
Consistent veneer splicing quality depends on two things working together: a properly adjusted splicer, and a maintenance program that keeps every moving part running clean and true. Missed lubrication intervals show up quickly as increased chain wear, feed roll drag, and heater bar misalignment — all of which translate into overlapping joints, mismatches, and burning […]
Lubrication Based on a 40 hr week Daily Weekly Monthly 6 Months Feature Type of lubrication Fill the oil level in the reservoir for the feedchains. SAE30 wt. oil X Fill the oil cups for the arbor assembly. X Grease the drive cam shaft bearing. Good Grade Bearing Grease X Oil the pressure bar oil […]
A through feed moulder is one of the most complex machines in a rough mill — each spindle, cutterhead, guide, feedroll, and holddown has to work in precise coordination to produce a clean, square, chatter-free finish. When something goes wrong, the symptom usually looks like a finish defect, a feeding issue, or a snipe on […]
This video demonstrates the potential dangers when anti-kickback safety features are disabled, missing, or not properly maintained. You’ll see a vivid illustration of the serious impact kickback can have on a rip saw. Mereen-Johnson has developed a controlled method to simulate kickbacks on any rip saw, helping to underscore the importance of these critical safety […]
In this video, we highlight essential safety features and operational tips for your Mereen-Johnson moving blade, select rip saw. Whether you’re new to the equipment or an experienced operator, this guide is your essential resource for ensuring safe and efficient use of a moving blade, select rip saw.
In this video, we’ll guide you through the calibration process for your rip saw and address some common troubleshooting questions. Follow along to ensure your saw is operating at peak performance and to resolve any issues you might encounter.
In this video, we’ll walk you through the basic steps for positioning your Mereen-Johnson Rip Navigator Infeed System in front of your saw. Properly setting up the equipment before your Mereen-Johnson service technician arrives will expedite the installation process. This preparation allows more time for startup procedures and comprehensive operator training, ensuring your operation runs […]
In this video, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to using our Rip Navigator 4.0 rip optimization software. Learn how to leverage the latest features and tools to maximize your rip saw’s efficiency and performance