Jointer vs Planer: What Does Each One Do?
Jointer vs Planer: What Does Each One Do?
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Many people ask about the difference between a jointer and a planer, so here we talk about each one, and demonstrate the role that each one plays in milling lumber perfectly square (S4S).
great simple lesson……thanks!
The Last step is to it through the table saw against the fence . not my table saw fence, it gives me angles
Finally an easy to understand explanation on what the difference is and even more important, why you would want both. Thanks!
Very helpful
No, your video didn’t answer my question. My question, that I thought you were going to answer, is which one do you get when it’s one or the other? Thanks
No one has ever mentioned the third step in all the videos I’ve watched. Great job, thanks!
“I gained 1 more age” as we say in Turkish language… Thank you…
Now I can “smart ass” in his field, as well…. 😈
Quick question. I have both of these exact machines and use them often but always had a question. If you are say using 3/4” birch plywood for a project and are going by the measurements for all of the cuts and thicknesses, doesn’t planing and jointing technically change the dimensions of the lumber in width as you plane? Meaning now your 3/4” plywood specs are no longer 3/4”. How does that work when building a project?
Hi Paul. After running the first flat face on the jointer, you use that flat face against the fence to pass the one edge over the jointer. Why can’t you just flip the board and just joint the other edge? This way you have one flat face and two flat edges that are square to the flat face… Before heading to the planer . Right? Or am I missing something?
Great, clear explanation and demo. I have a small "jointer/planer" acquired years ago. Now I know why it won’t be adequate to construct a good dining room table top. Thank you.
Don’t all of your boards end up with different dimensions?
easily one of the most important videos for newbs of all time thanks!
Thank you explaining it. Nicely done.
Nice and clearly explained, thankyou good sir.
Great video.
I still don’t understand why you can’t use the jointer twice. Shouldn’t the jointer’s main reference-lineage be the flat top-surface of the it’s metal plank? Isn’t there a setting you can adjust? If not, they should create one
The Jointer, joints.
The planer, planes.
I get the table saw but what couldn’t the jointer be used to create the 4th perfect side?
Could you joint the last edge after running it through the planer instead of ripping it on the table saw? How would that be different?
Thanks for that simple explanation!
I am planning to start my woodwork shop and as newbie this one of the most valuable info for me thanks to you sir..
Thank you.
Very helpful video. As a beginner, im not buying those machines soon. Does home depot sell boards that are square 4 sides? Im trying to build a small table and need some perfect boards to glue edge to edge for the top
Nice work on this video for sure.
You helped me make a decision I appreciate it, very well done very informative, Thank you
Why wouldn’t you just put the 4th edge through the Jointer once you’ve planed it!? Instead of the table saw
Hi Paul. I’m kind of an amateur wood working person. I’m planning to buy a planer for my small workshop. I found a device which is basically 2 in 1. A jointer and planer at the same time. Do you recommend such things for beginners? Parkside is the brand of that device.
Wow, what a great video, thank you so much sir
Great video and explanation. Now I just need a second job to pay for 2 new tools.
After watching the video it makes sense to me how to make a perfectly square and straight board with the techniques shown. There are still two things I don’t understand.
Why can’t you do all of this with just the jointer? My strategy would be:
1. Flatten one of the larger sides as shown in the video
2. Like in the video, place the newly flattened side from step 1 against the fence to make one of the thin sides flat and 90 degrees to the flattened side from step 1.
3. Apply the same principles from step 2. If we were able to place the large flat side from step one against the fence to make a 90 degree thin flat side, why can’t we now place that thin flattened side from step 2 against the fence to make a 3rd flat side at 90 more degrees?
4. The rest is obvious, place a flat side against the fence and flatten + make your last 90 degree flat side.
Bonus question:
Why do we ever need a tablesaw to make the last cut? If we were able to place the initial flat side against the fence to make one of the thin sides flat and 90 degrees, why can’t we just flip the board over and do that again to get both of our thin sides flat and 90 degrees.
That was the most amazing explanation on youtube! thank you so much!!!
great explanation.
This problem has been driving me nuts. Turns out here in the UK we call them ‘Planers’. Along with all the other things that are called planers. ‘Could care less’, ‘erbs’ and ‘soder’ instead of solder are all hilariously wrong, but when it comes to Jointers you lads have hit the nail on the head.
Thank you.
Does this process change the thickness by much?
Great video with helpful information. Although, you didn’t really discuss whether or not it’s absolutely essential to have both a planer and a jointer. While it’s certainly nice to have both, it is possible to flatten and square a board with only a planer and table saw, using a planer sled and wedges. Not everyone has the space or the money for both and it does work quite well with a little practice. Just and FYI for the viewers out there.
Thank you
Okay, this answered the Jointer or Planer or Both question.
Couldnt you use jointer for first two sides, then table saw for the opposite, and back to jointer?
OWWW!!!! Man, great video but your intro stinger is about 30x louder than your video. Nearly blew out my ears… owe.
Very helpful and succinct.
Such a great explanation. Subscribed. Thanks.
Next level would be a "Joint/Plain/Dual blade rip saw" for a singal pass perfect board!
Great explanation. Easy to understand and helped address some of my questions.
So why use a table saw for the final plane instead of running it back through the jointer? I’m assuming you don’t do it prior to thicknessing because you want to cut with the grain but once you have that third reference plane I don’t see why you would opt for the table saw.
Where’s the dollhouse that jointer goes into..lol..
Great explanation – super clear and exactly what I was looking for trying to decide whether I need one tool or both. Thanks!
thanks God bless!
Nicely explained, thank you!
Excellent explanation!