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Jointing Boards Wider Than Your Jointer

Most woodworkers try to buy a jointer with enough capacity to handle any board we would want to face joint or edge joint. But let’s face it; jointing boards wider than your jointer is a requirement that many woodworkers face from time to time. First, you should look at this challenge through a positive lens;…

Edge to Edge Gluing: Perfect Jointer Cuts

Edge gluing comes into play in a variety of woodworking projects, and is an aspect of any project that can reveal the skill level of the craftsman who builds the project. A dead flat panel is impressive and indicates a high quality project. But let’s face it; if the panel has gaps or noticeable peaks…

Jointer Safety

A jointer is a great tool for creating smooth edges on your boards, but it can also be a dangerous to use. George Vondriska provides simple instruction on how to safely operate a jointer. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.

Differences Between Jointers and Planers

Are you curious about the differences between a jointer and a planer? George Vondriska explains how each tool works, how they differ, and how each is useful. For an in-depth breakdown of the differences between jointers and planers, visit our blog post: Jointer vs. Planer.

2023 Product Showcase: Grizzly 6” Jointer

The first step in prepping material for your projects is making sure the parts are square. This typically starts with face jointing and edge jointing your project parts. Grizzly’s G0526A40 6” jointer has a lot of great features that’ll help you with this process. Cutterhead Carbide inserts make keeping a great edge on this jointer…

Master the Jointer: Learn How to Use a Jointer

Many woodworking projects require the ability to render a perfectly square edge on a board. There are many ways to perform this task, but nothing matches the performance, precision and repeatability delivered by the motorized jointer. Getting the jointer to deliver on its potential is not particularly difficult but, like most things, it requires proper…

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How to Eliminate Jointer Snipe

If your jointer is leaving a divot on the trailing edge of your work piece, it will not only drive you crazy, but it will produce unsightly blemishes on your projects. As you face joint your pieces, that divot will invariably end up in a visible place on your table top or other prominent location.…

How to Taper Cut on a Jointer

Do you know how to taper cut on your jointer? When most people think about a motorized jointer they think about edge jointing and face jointing. And for good reason; those two activities comprise the large majority of what woodworkers use their jointers for. If you ask most woodworkers how to taper cut, they will…

Rabbeting on a Jointer

If your jointer has a rabbeting ledge (he’ll show you what that is) you can cut rabbets on your jointer. This has a bunch of benefits; it’s easy to cut large rabbets, great cut quality, set up is fast, no dado head required. This is a great technique to have in your back pocket.

Jointer Guard Spring Tension

It’s not uncommon for the spring on a jointer guard to lose its tension. If it does, the guard won’t work right and it’s no longer safe to use the jointer. Retensioning the spring is easy to do, and will help keep your jointer safe to use.