How to Turn Your Planer Into a Jointer

[@ccook31]

Excellent solution. I get it that if all you have is a table saw, all your solutions involve a table saw... but this is so much safer and precise.

[@MD-yq4vr]

Good video. I’ve tried these tricks but to no avail. I then bought a jointer…….best day of my life!!! No more messing with jigs.

[@gonzalosanchez1137]

Congratulations, you did a very good example and taught to the world another way to do a job.

[@SpriteHide]

We recently lumbered a 36" maple, a 36" white ash, and a 32" pecan. After drying, we tried planing with a Rigid (Home Depot) 13" planer with 2 HSS knives kzbin.infoUgkxIzvvTi3_Qc8JnVdYYRJCvuoDC4QjTzeL . This job was clearly too much for that machine. The pecan was particularly difficult, due to heavy mineral deposits, and a sharp pair of HSS knives would be consumed by a mere 3 boards. We were also having lots of problems from chip bruising, due to poor dust collection. The shavings came off like straw and jammed in the 4" hose.We bought the DW735 simply to be able to run carbide blades, which worked brilliantly for the pecan. However, we found it to be a much, MUCH nicer machine. It was far more rigid than the "Rigid" planer, and far more accurate as well. But what I liked most about it was the dust feed. This machine has its own blower, which shreds the "straw" like shavings as they come off the cutting head and helps boost the shavings into the dust collection system. No more clogs! It's also nicely sealed so that the internals stay quite clean. This is just a well tempered machine that's a delight to use. It literally cut the labor in half. Just another example of getting what you pay for.

[@migmagingenieria]

Great video, thanks a lot for sharing! This is a perfect example of the sophistication of simplicity. Thanks again and cheers from Alberta, Canada!

[@josevelez7539]

Thanks for the video! Simple solution to a complicated problem since many of us don’t have a jointer in the garage shop.

[@ScottSmith-kz9nq]

Hello Sir, just saw your video and I'm at this exact stage in a project. I just got my planer from a gentleman on Letgo. After a bit of cleaning and rust removal I now have a DW734 in working order for $50.00 and a new belt. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Good Day!

[@stefanw5894]

Scott Smith your gonna love the 734. I have had mine for a couple years and it works great. Such a smooth finish with that 3 blade head. I just did a cherry tabletop for some doll furniture and no need to do a final sand as the top came out silky smooth

[@nah3186]

I've always wanted a jointer but could never justify the expense for my home projects. I was lucky enough to pick up a DW735 at a local auction for a fraction of the MSRP. I just recently used it for the first time and learned a lot, lol. Both those planer jigs are a must if you don't have a jointer and want flat/true/square stock. This is a great solution, thanks for sharing it has saved me a lot of time, frustration and heartache...much appreciated.

[@davidmorgan4738]

Very helpful! Also, I like the way you used the diagonal to cause less wear on the blades in a single spot.

[@pinballrobbie]

Also means he will get a cleaner cut on more difficult grained timbers

[@FirearmTutorials]

Yea that was genius!

[@gfldodge]

Nice

[@InthebasementMrNome]

Reduces snipe also

[@Creator_Nater]

I really like the industriousness, cleverness, and PRACTICALITY of this! So sick of some videos with ultra hybridized, sort of out of reach approaches to these shop hacks. Good job!

[@benjamess3194]

I'm new to woodworking and just five minutes ago ordered the same planer your using. I will have to wait for a joiner when the budget allows but I can easily make a planer sled like yours until them. thanks for a really good video.

[@daveb7999]

Nice solution with materials already in the shop. I don't believe I've met a jig that I didn't admire, they're all so very helpful. I want to replace the top of my otherwise sturdy bench. I have a number of pieces of large pallet material (maple ~ 2"x4"x6'). They are all a bit twisted, so a sled such as yours is exactly what I need to make. I'll place them on edge, glue them up and run all-thread rod through them for a very hearty bench top. Thanks for the ideas.

[@thatmrbadger]

I'm just starting out with woodworking, and to keep costs down I'm using old pallets for wood. I've been trying to figure out if I should buy a planer or a jointer for the boards that aren't squared. I think you might have just convinced me which way to go. Thank you!

[@fresh2k2004]

Thatmrbadger I am in the same boat. I just broke down and got a dw735x yesterday. I was blown away by the results! I completely forgot about how much it cost once I saw the results. With the help of this video I'm confident I can hold off on a fancy jointer for now.

[@DavidUL12]

@@fresh2k2004 Hi Guys... I think both of you are right. I just bought my first planner a DW734, and there is a lot of info here in KZbin on how we can mill rough wood using a table saw, width planner and some jigs. ;)

[@melrosehawkins8294]

I went the planer route. I do not have a jointer. I think one can find the savings for what the planer costs milling the wood vs buying it from a big box score.

[@RafikMankariosDrumStudio]

I landed here for the exact same reason. Torn between a planner and a jointer. Leaning toward the planner, and this video is pushing me closer and closer to the store! Great video, bud! Thanks!

[@arturogarcia8043]

I just started doing woodwork, and I was going through the process and this video help me so much. Thank you

[@jimmartin1123]

Brilliant! I have been looking into downsizing by getting rid of my jointer. I had already jointed wide boards on my planer so I was confident it would be easy to switch to facing all boards that way. But most options for edge jointing use the tablesaw. Somehow I was very dubious about getting a really nice clean edge that way. So the idea occurred to me to stand the board up against a fence of some kind and run it through the planer. Your approach with the two "fences" and wedges does what I was thinking of but even better!

[@gershonperry5952]

I like the extension that you made for the planer.

[@richardmadsen115]

Thanks Mark, I have a jointer but like this solution even better.

[@markielinhart]

Great hack, the simplest solutions are often the best! 👏🇦🇺✌️

[@hmmpppsaywhat7878]

I was going to get a joiner/planer (UK) but I’m convinced to get a thicknesser based on your video. A simple sled with a straight edge, t tracks and clamps would work well to create lumber which is 90 degrees and planed all around!

[@stevesears6196]

My jointer/planner broke and the parts have been discontinued so this give me a way to get my work done without buying another one. Thanks, Good job.

[@atteljas]

Hello! I have jointer/planer combo and it takes long time to swap from jointer to planer and vice versa. I will be making this sledge as it would cut my time from rough lumber to smooth in half. This info was much appreciated, thanks!

[@pavnambiar7414]

Hi Mark. Watched your video. Built the sled the next day and got my first piece of dressed timber...clearly new to this game. I had been wrestling with the need to buy more tools to get that third flat, square side for weeks. Love your work. Big thanks from Down Under

[@inspiringbuilds]

Good tips for any wood worker or DIY'er that doesn't have or can't afford a jointer! Subscribed!

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Awesome! I never heard of the planer sled, I will build one tomorrow. And I will start using the planer as a jointer! Thank you. It will really be a benefit with my small shop.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Glad you liked it.

[@ronbishop4057]

I'm also trying to decide between a jointer and a planar. This simple and easy method helps. Thank you!

[@jasondoust4935]

Thank you from Australia! That's a pretty agricultural solution, but I mean that in the nicest way. You've made a simple solution to a vexing problem and it can be knocked up pretty quickly. Izzy Swan level clever! Narrower sections can be jacked up inside the jig with strips of plywood if required as well. I'm definitely building this (and may even sell my jointer!)

[@1029pb]

I love how elegantly simple your solution is, goes right back to the basic fundamentals of good carpentry using flat or plum references to continue forward to make 90° stock thanks

[@johnstarkie9948]

Plumb.

[@mr.mickles]

Very handy. The way I do it is a sled on the table saw. The sled had a perfect 90 degree to the fence and my lumber clamps to the top of the sled.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

True and less use and wear on the planet blades

[@FiddlerOnTheRoof2024]

Thank you, Mark. I think your sled design is solid.

[@johnr.b.murray3417]

Excellent and simple demo to achieve the desired results. Good work.

[@GaryJimenez]

So simple yet so effective. I have watched other videos tackling the same problem but the solutions were overly complicated. Thanks for the video!

[@mal798]

This is an awesome idea. Theoretically one can take rough sawn out of square timber and create a perfectly square and planed product using only one machine and some jigs.

[@hjboots]

Excellant jig, it will make getting a straight edge alot easier. You explained it very well and i will be using your method on my next project. Thank you

[@webosm6494]

I normally use the tablesaw for that, but i can see the advantages as it gives you more control and it is also safer. Good idea!

[@EclecticEcentric]

Thanks Mark! I've been thinking about a solution for a similar issue. I like yours better. It also saves me from going out to buy a new jointer (as I have a perfectly good planer) Great solution man. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and live well

[@davidporterrealestate]

Cool idea especially like the angle as not to wear down the blades

[@michaelklein496]

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzbin.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

[@dalethompson4443]

Great work Mark! I got the Dewalt DW735 planer and I knew there was a way to do the edges of my glued pieces without going out and getting a jointer to do this. My pieces always range from 2"-4" in width, so this is a perfect solution for me! Well done!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

I'm glad you found it to be useful.

[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

Very smart - was just looking at planer and jointer vids and thinking there must be a way to get a planer to do the job of a jointer somehow. And using the angle so the whole width is used was something I hadn't thought of, well done.

[@CogentConsult]

Excellent idea! I particularly liked how you utilized the full width of the planer blades by offsetting the stock at a diagonal.

[@starseeddeluxe]

Do bear in mind, you'll get pretty significant blade marks if you run wood in on an angle, if you aren't using spiral "helical" carbide cutter heads. I have an old Delta planer, and I've found that sliding the boards through on an angle actually stops the snipe by 99%, but it leaves fine blade marks along the wood because it's cutting against the grain slightly, because the grain is no longer parallel to the direction of cutting. The blade marks are not an issue though, because they are very fine.

[@shaver5959]

An elegantly simple and effective solution, well done and thanks for sharing.

[@alekwithak5853]

Can also use a jointer sled for a table saw, which is just a piece of plywood with a miter bar on the bottom and t-track witch clamps on top. On wide boards, a track saw can work as an ok jointer.

[@ChatBot1337]

Ive been using the tip from izzy swan a few years back regarding jointing the narrow edges. Using a narrow piece of ply against the fence of a tablesaw, put your workpiece on top of that, clamp it in some way, then the workpiece is more or less floating in space with the plywood providing reference to the fence. For clamping I use a strip on top of the ply with a couple of toggle clamps to hold the work. Great vid. I love all the tips I can get.

[@evilbillity]

Thank You!!! I have had a new planer for over a year , still in the box because I don't have my jointer yet. It's coming out of the box today!!

[@mattnelson9123]

Elegant solution friend. Previously I have been sledding to get two parallel sides and then ripping on the tablesaw to get the perpendicular sides squared off but that usually means more sanding; this way might save some finishing. Great work!

[@cbw1953]

Perfect, exactly what I need to do. I have a good planner but no jointer. Thanks for the instruction.

[@guyfisher2050]

Excellent idea! I really like it. Do you have a video showing how you build the workbench for the planer with the infeed​ and outfeed extensions?

[@pawelsokolowski]

Thanks for the tip. I have just ordered DW733 and had second thoughts, but this video has just added a cool feature to it.

[@mickjulian7499]

Great video. Some sled ideas to solve this issue are really complex. This however is short and to the point, and a simple but (i hope) effective idea. Thank you.

[@thefeet]

Excellent idea! I've used a long sled with shims to properly plane the wide sides of rough cut lumber before and have used a long table saw sled with cam-locking clamps that I made for jointing the edges. I usually end up with some burn marks from the circular blade and will have to try this method using the planer for the edges. Thx for posting. This looks promising and I will have to give it a try!

[@Wyman642]

I do the same but cut the edge a little big (1/8) on the table saw on the first cut, and then do a second cut of the oversized 1/8th edge, which is quick and eliminates the burn marks.

[@peteb2]

Cool idea. Impressed & thanks for a no nonsense delivery explanation of how you do it and limits. new SUBSCRIBER!

[@niteshad99]

Nicely done Mark, can't wait to see the 'project' all that oak is going into.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+One Mule Woodworking I'm hoping it turns out too. It looks great in my head. We'll see what it looks like once I get it built. 😊

[@DaveCSX]

You just saved me some cash on going out to buy a new joiunter. Good video, I'll be watching for more.

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

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[@errmora5213]

I Love Jigs, after years of Professional Woodworking, you automatically start resolving issues with neat ideas! Another way u could accomplish 2 straight edges, is to glue both surfaces together with about an 1/4 inch offset on 1 edge, when your ready, run that edge that's a 1/4 offset against the tablesaw fence facing down, flip it over and trim the opposite edge, now u have 2 flat straight edges ready for the jointer!

[@adameffray]

You don't sound like a true professional by the terminology you use. Don't quit your day job.

[@nguyenhoangjimmy123]

I’m definitely gonna use your idea!!!! Thanks for posting your video and keeping it posted.

[@melrosehawkins8294]

That is an ingenious solution. One of the better out there. I think once you get that one straight edge you can rip the other on a table saw, correct? Thanks for the video.

[@Visper84]

Excellent video. I have seen plenty of planer sled videos but, I hadn't thought about the case where you want to make a piece 90 degrees to your other planed face.

[@DaveLightsracingstories]

Very nifty idea. I like my jointer but for someone who hasn't got one this is a great idea. Thanks for the video

[@Crooks103]

Good idea to run the rails through on the angle, nice touch. Great presentation.

[@usmcramirez]

I like that table you made for that planer!

[@eggsngritstn]

I like the glass/plexiglass outfeed table. I may adopt the same.

[@mikesmith2102]

Fantastic solution. I just glued up 12 table legs and will use this instead of a edging jig on the table saw.

[@philtyers2372]

That's a great idea. Very helpful for new woodworkers.

[@munkustrap1984]

Cleaver. That is a must try. My router does a great job up to 1 inch. Your solution Looks like something I need to try.

[@chrisbolton7303]

Loved this - great, practical, simple (and the best idea's usually are) solution. Thanks for the tip....

[@michael.schuler]

Good sled. Another benefit of the skew angle at which the work piece meets the cutterhead is a shearing cut which reduces tearout.

[@kennethpierce7304]

Great idea. I sure would like to follow you around and pick your brain about woodworking. I’m sure I could learn a lot. Thanks for the videos.

[@williamfreeh9598]

great tip. thank you. i just purchased a dewalt thickness planer and i need to learn how to properly use it. guys like you are a big help in my doing that.

[@adammathis8784]

Genius! I have both a jointer and a planer. Jointer is down right now (trying to figure out something). I'll keep that in mind.

[@mshaf]

I don't have a jointer and always wondered how I could do something like this. Thanks!

[@SamM-ig8oc]

Hi! Thank you for this! I don't need a jointer, once I make this sled. My Craftsman 15-amp planer has a 6 inch depth gauge ruler, so I do have some space to work with, if I use a 3/4-inch sled. 👍

[@Ed-lz4jv]

Nice, I used to have a jointer and still like my hand planes, but this will be nice for bigger projects

[@jameshuntley428]

I am new to woodworking and this is exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you so much!

[@halfabee]

My table saw blade is 90 degrees to the bed. I trim the narrow side off by running it through the Table saw.

[@dcoppola421]

Nice to see you innovating. Sometime I just hand plane the edges if there aren’t too many and keeps me active!

[@Hardin615]

the last seen of your intro gave me chills.

[@edlauren9434]

Very simple and elegant solution!

[@timkropf4648]

Thanks for the video! Great idea. I'm looking at jointer/planer combo units and this gives me some food for thought. Also, on your design that now gets you to 5-1/4" of thickness... Two thoughts come to mind. (1)One could make the planer sled base out of 1/2" HDPE sheeting (like "King Starboard" for example), or one could route a 1/4" channel into the 3/4" wooden sled base to be able to process a full 5-1/2" thickness. That extra quarter inch seems just valuable enough to want to give it a go. If one is concerned with the sled base wanting to curl up and still felt the need for a full 3/4" board, then using 3/4" HDPE would work well in that case also, as it won't curl like wood could do. This is a very interesting solution in my situation as I could then keep a 13" planer of my choice, instead of the 8" to 10" compromise combo unit that I would otherwise end up with. If I'd need to joint boards over 5-1/2" I'd be perfectly content using my table saw for the bigger boards. Thanks for the inspiration! You may be helping with my decision...

[@DragonclawMakerStudio]

Thanks for sharing. I am new to working with hardwoods and I don't have a jointer.

[@Chris.Davies]

Great idea for the sled! But why wouldn't you anchor it back into the sled for the other side? It's a far more solid base than just the double board, isn't it? Anyway, thanks for the shop tip!

[@glen3257]

thank you very much for this video. I have a brand new planer like yours and on a budget not ready to buy joiner as space is also limited. Again thank you. You have a like and after viewing your video thumb nails and them being current, You not only have a thumbs up but also another subscriber.

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Love it! Im not expert on the machinery, but I believe the cutting implements are the same for a joiner & planer so wonder why no one has developed an all-in-one machine.

[@timconnell4570]

Nice. Logical. I LIKE the blade saving angle idea 😁 ill eventually get a jointer but for now ill use this, make some money selling and then pay for a jointer. Thnx

[@TheSib]

Excellent idea! Thank you for making and posting this video! I love KZbin and it’s “how-to” video makers!

[@NBGTFO]

I've watched several videos regarding this jig and other similar ones. I built one and while it is somewhat useful, I'd still recommend a jointer if you are serious about building quality projects. Hacks and workarounds will only get you so far.

[@JesemanuelRamirez]

You could also use something like a tapering jig on the table saw for wider boards.

[@ericmontez8463]

I really like the idea! I’m going to buy a planer today and I was wondering if I needed to buy a jointer too! The only thing your jig limits you on is the size of the board I think if I make one of this I will make just as wide as it needs to be so it can be moved around rather than fitting perfectly in there that way it could be used with longer boards as well

[@juanperales7814]

Great job! I’m going to have to try this on my next project. I’m making a coffee table but don’t have a jointer! Thanks for sharing the video!

[@vikingrobot4179]

Smart with the angle so you don’t wear the blades in one spot. I definitely need to build one of those jigs because I don’t have. jointer but I have a DW735.

[@williwakas]

I love the robins singing in the background

[@kevinhunold8122]

Great idea. I love the planer sled too and was going to make one but was always thinking about how I was going to do the edges of my boards. Here's my answer thank you very much

[@Dontlookification]

I have a 4 foot metal measuring stick that I tape to my already flat piece and rip it on the table saw. Gets perfect joints every time.

[@curmudgeoniii9762]

Love watching people who are thinkers.... good stuff.

[@SirWulfrick]

This is what I was looking for. I've been trying to avoid buying a jointer as a) it's extremely expensive for a 1-purpose tool and b) I have a very small shop and a jointer will take up way too much of it. Thanks!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent Idea. Thank you a thousand times. I thought i needed to machines you just showed me how to turn my planer into a jointer for small jobs.

[@johnchausow4857]

Best method I've found yet. Thank you so much for sharing this, it's really quite brilliant

[@ChinJazz]

Mark, great idea! I just got a DW734 and mostly make guitars. Since I don’t have a jointer this came at a good time. Thank you! I also like your planer table for addressing snipe. I’ll see if I can model off of yours but try to make it mobile since I’m limited on space. Cheers!

[@knothead5]

Good video. I need to start on a table top, aprons and legs. This gives me a bunch of ideas for planing and jointing of the table top boards. Thanks. Just a comment...a bit of echo in the sound but clear.

[@barrykerr7540]

Very helpful and practical set-up. Thank you.

[@earlkarow1342]

Good jig , I try to plane all my boards at an angle . It seems to reduce tear out for me.

[@ryananthony4840]

I like your thinking my friend about running at an angle to evenly utilize (and wear evenly) the blades...... I think you also inadvertently may be getting a better cut to from the different angle of attack like a spiral or helical head?