Jointer and Planer, Exactly How to Use Them, What They Are, What They Do, and Why You Might Need Both

Having lumber that is flat and square with parallel faces & sides makes any woodworking project go so much easier. This really is the secret to good woodworking. If you have to fight your lumber, it’s very difficult to produce quality pieces.

The jointer and planer are the magic tools that will give you perfectly flat & square lumber. But, you MUST know how to use them. There is a specific sequence to using them to produce the required results.

Unfortunately there are a lot of misinformation out there as to the proper way to use a jointer. With this video I will attempt to explain the proper use of the jointer and the planer, and explain why things must be done in a certain order, and show that the jointer alone is insufficient.

One thing to consider, if you have a jointer & planer, a much bigger market of wood opens up to you. You can buy rough sawn lumber. You can buy lumber cheaper if you flatten & square it yourself. And of course, you can even turn some branches or logs into lumber since you can now do your own milling.

Here is a link to some of the tools I used in the video… I’m also including a couple of jointers and planers that I’ve used in the past that I like.

Tools:
Grizzly Jointer https://amzn.to/3j09TAk
Grizzly Planer https://amzn.to/3x2v20l
Microjig GrrRipper Table Saw Pushblock https://amzn.to/3XQ7I1y
Woodpeckers Mini Square https://amzn.to/3lhxOfw
Dewalt 9ft Pocket Tape Measure https://amzn.to/3HzzqZf
Push Block Set https://amzn.to/3DvgyJX
Grizzly Cabinet Table Saw https://amzn.to/3wXwzo1
Machinist Engineer Solid Square https://amzn.to/3l22Mb2
DEWALT Planer https://amzn.to/3KyDKLE
Cutech 6Inch Spiral Cutterhead Jointer https://amzn.to/3IVtGev
Cutech 121/2Inch Spiral Cutterhead Planer https://amzn.to/3IVew8T

Materials:
Acetone https://amzn.to/3JuEWPq
BOESHIELD T9 Rust & Corrosion Protection https://amzn.to/3kudKXc
Boeshield RustFree Rust and Stain Remover, 8 oz https://amzn.to/3Ivi7sU

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