How to use a Jointer

[@Dcreed76]

You are the first person who has ever explained how much pressure I should be placing in the downward direction. Thank you! This has been driving me crazy for over a year. What a wonderful video

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad it helped and good luck!! 😁

[@secretwoodproject]

Yes, for sure. I just used my new jointer last night and thought I had to push down when I just needed to push through. I really appreciate this video.

[@TrevorPotjer]

Its been 16 years since I used a jointer in HS shop class. Started using my new one a few nights ago. Had a hard time getting the bow out of the board. Too much down pressure. Im glad there are videos like this that clearly explain everything. Especially when youre doing this at home and theres no shop teacher to help you anymore lol

[@t170404]

That was the best video I've found on this topic. Excellent job and thank you!

[@biggusbestus551]

I second that 👍

[@haroldh9798]

Agreed!

[@thomaswalters5818]

Great tutorial. I inherited a jointer and became very frustrated with my results. It turns out it was an exercise in what not to do. Can't wait to put my new found knowledge to the test. BTW-I watched a number of other "jointer basics" videos before this one. This one was so much more informative than any I viewed prior to this one.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad you liked it!! 😁

[@cypresscreekcabinetry7718]

Fantastic video. Thorough, well spoken, and void of useless information. Watched your thorough and honest review of the Kapex and now this. You should not only have way more subscribers, but tool manufacturers should be giving you woodworking tools to review if they are serious about their tools. Would LOVE to see a review of the Delta Cruizer miter saw. From your Kapex review, I now know why we cannot get more precise cuts on any or our DeWalts...especially 5 1/4" material cut upright against the fence, and large crown nested. I'm sure it doesn't help with them getting thrown into a van everyday either. I will share these videos with my guys so they can see just how important the small nuances are to getting the finished look we strive for. Thanks!

[@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking]

Fantastic explanation and demo, Justin. I definitely picked up a few critical tips here!

[@altoidyoda]

Really great instructional video. However I do feel like you should have put the guard back on for filming, or at least mention that you only removed it to get a clear view for demonstrational purposes. (Even if it's a lie, haha.) It's good to remind beginners that, when it comes to jointers in particular, those fingers are definitely not going to be re-attachable on the other end. 😅

[@MrKeithcl]

Great Video. I just realized I push diagonally and did not realize how bad that is to do. I have had some boards push away from the fence that way and didn't realize why. No I do. TY

[@davidahmad2026]

Excellent explanation! Thank you!

[@Wyman642]

Truly the most useful jointer video I’ve ever seen. Learned a lot. Thanks!

[@trep53]

This video is possibly the best jointer instructional I’ve seen. It is good that you separate the set up process from the operation method. The best takeaway for me was the finesse needed, you will get to know the “feel” of proper jointing. This is something you need to learn as you use and gain familiarity with jointing. I can’t add much but once you become successful jointing you will be so satisfied with the results and it will improve your projects.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you! and you are correct, makes a big difference in the quality of work!!

[@reese1256]

Thanks a bunch was doing it all wrong

[@hellypalli]

I always walked away slightly confused after watching "How to use a Jointer" Now i actually understand! Best tutorial ive seen, and ive seen at least 20

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@nowherewoodcraft]

Thank you for the excellent and thorough lesson! I am glad to see by way of your response to a three-week old comment that you are still around. My major takeaway is that an appropriate push block--not a pad or stick--is essential for proper technique which gets down to precise pressure points, and none more important than that for the in-feed table. Would you please give some specs for making an excellent push block like the one you use in this presentation? I have a 76 x 8-inch jointer, so what length would you recommend? Do you add weight to the wooden block? An another point, that of grain direction, do you have any technique to help determine this? I find that lightly wiping a board's face with a micro fiber works as one direction seems to catch the grain more than wiping in the other direction. Again, thanks! Any advice would be appreciated. Posted 9-15-24.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@nowherewoodcraft Thanks! The push stick depends on what length lumber you’re working with. General size is around 24” long 1-1/2” wide and 5” tall. The video goes over checking grain direction if you can’t see the grain you can take a light pass to expose it.

[@dalemoser5824]

Every jointer video I’ve watched emphasizes putting downward pressure on the outfeed table. Using the push stick in this video appears to favor the pressure on the infeed table. Am I missing something?

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

You are correct, any downward pressure is only to counter act the force from the cutter. If your forcing the piece down on the table then your most likely warping it slightly, especially with thinner pieces. The push stick in the video is designed to mostly apply a horizontal force to slide the material over the cutter.

[@scottgloster3601]

First thing I loved this video . But every other video on this subject says you have to apply downward pressure on the outfeed table. Can you maybe explain why your method seems to contradict the majority opinion. TY

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You! I mention this in the video, but let’s really understand it by thinking why would you need to apply pressure on the outfeed side?

[@amwartwork]

thankyou so much for clarifying the pressure technique. i just used mine and had a bend when looking down my board. i knew it was something to do with my technique. lack of experience. it was lovely and square though. my next mission now i know about the correct pressure is to make a A0 sized picture frame for my art print

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Nice!! Good luck and thank you for watching!!😁

[@cgrizz33]

Very very useful. Wish I viewed this video a long time ago

[@patrickhoxie9175]

Damn it! I wish I saw this video earlier. Those push pads are garbage and I’ve been struggling with them ever since I bought my jointer. Now I have 6 sets of pads because I kept buying better ones and none of them work worth a darn.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

I agree!! You can use them as handles for jigs and push blocks for the router table but the jointer is a no go.

[@cameronh03]

I have looked up so many videos on jointing as I never got a great product using mine. NONE of them described the light touch and not putting force on the outfeed table. I have been doing everything wrong thank you.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks for watching, I hope it helps!!😁

[@fenders9911]

that was awsome video I learn a lot in a short time GRAIN DIRECTION,

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!!😁

[@dankaufman5548]

I am very interested in making that push block. Can you give me some rough dimensions? Great video by the way!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!! I unfortunately don’t have the dimensions off hand, I can check next time I’m at the shop, but It really comes down to what you find comfortable.

[@alexjblanton15]

Wonderful video. I am going to save this as an instructional tool for anyone wanting to use our shop jointer. Do you have a file for that push stick? Love the design!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@alexjblanton15 Thank you!! Glad you liked it!! I unfortunately don’t have plans. It’s a pretty easy design and can be done many was as long as it has a notch to hook on the end of the board. I have an 8’ version for long boards that is just 2 pieces of ply glued together with a notch on the bottom, works great.

[@markcollins2065]

What an awesome thorough explanation. I was always frustrated with the jointer. Thanks!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You glad you liked it!!😁

[@bigfungal]

What a nice video

[@duncanpotter5838]

Great video. Hope it solves some of my problems with my new jointer.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@duncanpotter5838 I hope so, good luck, thanks for watching!!

[@nskmda]

very good one. special kudos 4 the grain direction advice. a ? , though. do u think it's a good idea 2 prepare a twisted board w/a hand-planer? just cut off the opposite 'raised' corners and achieve stability of the board? it was shown in another vid by somebody and i feel like it's a neat technique...

[@m52spy]

Cheers mate

[@JoshPSommers]

Is it reasonable to use the foam pushers when edge jointing to push the board against the fence?

The use of a machine could not be explained better, thank you

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you, very kind of you, glad you liked it!!😁

[@WildCard9802066]

best explanation I heard on this topic. clear and actionable! thanks

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@WildCard9802066 Thanks for watching glad you liked it!!

[@XxMalabooo]

This is exactly what a beginner needs to get going with a jointer. I can’t tell you how frustrated I would get trying to make boards flat and couldnt figure out why it wasn’t working. Great techniques on the right way to joint.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You glad you liked it!!😁

[@DerekStevenson-w3g]

Great video, excellently presented

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You, glad you liked it!! 😁

[@MrJrgrant]

Excellent material, very clearly presented. However, please use a lavalier or other form of “close mic” technique. The reflected sound in your highly reverberant shop impairs the audibility of your instructions.

[@angelos8958]

as some previously said, its the best video i found so far on this subject

[@mikecoughlin3222]

finally the best video for explaining how to joint. "straight" and to the point!

[@grahamh1067]

this video is fantastic. i've been having troubles jointing some boards, i keep getting a bow in the middle. there's a chance the jointer i'm using is too small for the length of board i'm trying to joint, but the tips in this video are great. i'm certain i've been pushing down too hard, and because the end of the boards are off of the out-feed before the pass is finished, i think i'm taking too much material off the middle. time to try again using your tips, thanks!

[@grahamh1067]

@@thebuilditchannel8609 i will check that as well, thanks so much for the reply.

[@1S4Per]

Thank you. There are so many videos on KZbin that don't actually get the critical points of how to use a jointer across, or flat out advise the wrong approach. This is the first one that actually provides that critical info in a really clear way. Great job, and again - thanks!

[@PsychoticFlubber]

This is an excellent tutorial, thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge! This explained all of the ways I was using the jointer improperly and wasting lumber. I look forward to the next time I mill a board!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad it was helpful, hope it all works out!!

[@mhanley05]

Dear lord! Why is this a PSA?!?! I spent so much time and $$$ trying to force the board on the out feed side.

[@brentBohannon]

Did you ever do a video on setting up a jointer?

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Sorry, not yet, when I get back to making videos I will.

[@harrydavis6903]

Well done, sir. Precise and informative information. Something that many videos are lacking. Very well done, thank you. This is the most helpful video concerning jointing that I have viewed. Technique, precision and of course safety. 5 stars.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you, glad you liked it!!🙏🏻😁

[@robertniemeyer4079]

I like the use of the plastic push stick, especially when jointing the edge. Thank you.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Very nice concise teaching with no distracting music or extra words. I can learn well here. All those extra words are best saved for after work over a beer or two. Thanks

[@Takeitlightly6]

Fantastic training video.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

[@lombragoo]

Had no idea what i did wrong, newbie here... now i know, basically everything :O Amazing explanation and i understand the basics now. Thank you sir!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!! Glad it helped!!😁👍🏻

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

Only just stumbled across this video now, but what a fantastic video! So much great information here with thorough reasoning behind the 'why' of it all. I'm working on a new project/video at the moment that requires a lot of twisted & warped hardwood to be planed & jointed. I couldn't have found it at a better time. Thanks from Australia! 🇦🇺

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad you liked it, good luck with your project!!😁

[@Juangaba]

Great class contradicts other methods I’ve seen but it all makes perfect sense, thank you.

[@RandyLittleStudios]

Can someone explain when you should move the fence over the table? I was looking at a Grizzle combo jointer planer and the fence only tilts. It doesn't allow for movement towards the near size of the table. Does this really matter? Why?

[@whales302]

You're method at 7:47 is seriously unsafe, people need to be mindful of fingers closer than the span of your hand from any cutter or blade. A push pad would be advisable instead of a hand. I liked the modified push stick method just before that though.

[@AD_Engineering]

SUCH a good video on the topic. Will use as a training video in the future.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@lennartvanschuilenburg3430]

Very useful 🤘🤘 thanks a lot, I’m just a beginner woodworker playing in my garage shop and I got to say, al these woodworking tools can be quite intimidating some time 😅 I remember the first time turning on my table saw, that was scary!! I just ordered a metabo combination planer/jointer and this helped me a lot getting started!! Today I will build that great looking Push stick before I wil get my planer one of these days!

[@lui1648]

what are your dimensions of your jointer push stick shown in this video

[@aaronk9995]

Love everything in this video except the suggestion to use your hand/fingers on the board (outfeed side). I don't believe this is safe and would never choose to do that.

[@CriticalThinker1967]

Feel like I’m being lectured to by a teacher in a woodworking class

[@skillfulnomad]

Best jointer video ever!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@skillfulnomad Thanks!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@displaychicken]

This is a fantastic video. A very complete and clear explanation.

[@kelseyalaniz3586]

Omg thank you for this video, I'm just getting into wood working and got my first jointer. Every video I Hage seen just says put a bunch of force on the out fees to keep board flat and when i went to joint a twisted 4x4 it just kept coming out crooked on one end. Now that I watched this tho I understand why. I knew there had to be something I didn't fully understand and you explaining when and where to use correct pressure just saved me a ton a stress!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching and good luck with your projects!!😁

[@Kathyskollectables]

Thank you thank you thank you!! My thank yous thank you!! I have had a jointer for about 3 months now. I have struggled to get any board square! Now I know what the 411 is on the process! Again, thank you!!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks for watching, glad it helps!!😁

[@ickelly]

This is the most thorough video I’ve found on the subject. One question, at 7:40 you say not to keep pressure on outfeed side of board. If you don’t won’t this result in a curved board? All the other videos on jointer technique advise holding the board down on the outfeed side. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!! The board your jointing isn’t flat until the last couple passes which means it won’t be making full contact with the out-feed table until it is flat. Pushing down on the out-feed side can Warp or twist the board making the process take longer and having to remove more wood. Hope that answers your question!

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

This was super helpful… thanks BIFI

[@andygrowe5461]

This was a game changer for me. I struggled through two jointers and couldn't get square boards no matter how much I fine tuned them. Thank you for for your help!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!!😁👍🏻

[@faerlabaermar]

getting back into woodcraft 10 years after high school shop class and your videos have been super helpful in getting me back into kicking up sawdust! Wonderful vid, nice and concise!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you!! Glad you liked it and that you’re getting back into woodworking!! 😁

[@neo480]

This is exactly what I needed, you'd the man!

[@davegray02]

This is exactly the video I needed. I jointed a board for the first time yesterday and couldn't figure out why the heck it wasn't working.....too much pressure. Thank you!!!!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!!😁

[@biggusbestus551]

You could joint a railroad tie on that beast of a jointer there !

[@SuperJewy]

That was a smooth video 👌😎 must have run that through the jointer 👍 very informative - first video I've ever watched of yours so now I've subscribed! Cheers

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Awesome, Thank You!! Glad you liked it!

[@kofianim-appiah4361]

A most helpful demonstration. I’m new to using a jointer and I can’t imagine a better tutorial. Thanks!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!😁

[@TheGardenerNorth]

Great video!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!!😁

[@foos.998]

Great video! Lots of valuable info.

[@philip1522]

Thankyou. Now I know why sometimes I get perfect results and sometimes not so perfect. Off to the shop to make a better push block - and practice.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad it helped!! 😁👍🏻

[@befmx31]

Very well explained. Thank you.

[@chrislawler5938]

Love the video!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!!

[@justinoliver1515]

This is the best jointer educational video I’ve come across to date! Thank you!

[@hbphillie8139]

Really well explained thank you. Your style is direct and to the point without a lot of blah blah blah. BTW.. That’s a beautiful machine

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad you liked it!!

[@ericki.guzman5251]

I loved the content. It is really a a game changer for me. I’m still puzzled on the technique to be used when yo have a longer board, when you can’t reach both ends at the same time. It seems that in this situation using the pusher show in the video is not possible from the beginning of the pass, and it scares me to change pushers in the middle of the pass.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You! On longer boards I just cut a notch out of 3/4” material 3” wide. I have a 4’, 6’ and 8’ stick which handles most work.

[@stevendavis6759]

As soon as I saw this excellent instructional video I had to subscribe .I'm looking forward to seeing more like it on different machines thank you so much for sharing!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks for watching glad you liked it!😁

[@Canosa612]

Excellent video. I came here looking for which was the proper direction of the grain when feeding boards through the jointer. Thanks.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You, glad you liked it!!😁👍🏻

[@jameseconleyjr7868]

Easily the best instructional video for jointing and lumber prep that I've found. Terrific information and well delivered. Bravo.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you, much appreciated, glad you liked it!!😁

[@trcmf]

I’ve been having an ongoing issue with my jointer. We’ll, now I realize I’m the problem. I’ve watched a lot of jointer videos. They’ve all be good but this one is THE BEST

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Awesome!! Glad it helped!!😁👍🏻

[@hai99noi]

Very good presentation. I just got a jointer and have been doing it in the wrong way. Thank you for the in depth knowledge on the matter. Love the design of your pusher and will make one.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks, glad it helped!!😁👍🏻

[@benjamess3194]

one of the best how to videos I've ever seen . Some videos show the guy almost using his entire body weight pushing the board down on the jointer. Amazing what knowledge and experience can teach.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I’m glad you liked it!!😁

[@dougwestberry3093]

I don’t know why it took me this long to find your channel, but I’m glad I did. This is EXACTLY what I needed to learn about using a jointer. For me, it has been the most frustrating tool in the shop. Now I know why. Thanks for a superbly done video.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@Lamberto0]

Honestly, I went through 5 videos and felt like I didnt know what was going on. This was the first video where I felt confident I could explain to someone else what a jointer does and how to use it.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@AlceuCosta]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It will be very usefull to me.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Awesome!! Glad it helped!! 😁

[@shaneparsons6408]

I have watched 4 how to use jointer videos so far, by well known woodworking KZbinrs, and this video is the absolute best by far. The other videos were okay and did address what you have said here, but not all in the same video, and none of them mentioned finesse and the edge jointing technique. Well done sir!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad you liked it!!😁

[@justinwoodworks]

Great video Justin!

[@freddiedoyle472]

Great tips think you

[@dragonetti25]

Man, I want to hug your neck! I been fighting with my jointer for so long only to find out that I have been fighting myself. That is a mighty fine jointer as well!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks, glad to hear it helped!! 😁👍🏻

[@humboldthoney01]

Excellent video. Thank you for your clear and thorough explanation.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You! Glad you liked it!

[@tundrasr5709]

I've been fighting with my jointer and this is the most thorough explanation I've seen. You may have saved my jointer from the wrath of Thors hammer. Thank you

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

😂 Thanks!! Glad it helped!!

[@derrickwhite6507]

Agreed. Great video. Earned a sub from me.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

@@derrickwhite6507 Thank You!! Appreciate it!! 😁👍🏻

[@diy-or-die]

10!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!!😁👍🏻

[@christopherthorn1906]

Best jointer video I have seen I have definitely been pushing too hard on the outfeed table. Thanks.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Glad it helps!!😁

[@markmurdocca2456]

I think I've seen every video and read every article on jointer use and this is by far the best. You've provided lot's of great new information. Very much looking forward to viewing your other videos.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Awesome, Thank You, glad you liked it!!😁👍🏻

[@jay940]

Great video, I just got my first jointer and I am glad I found this before I used it.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Nice!! Good luck with your new jointer!!😁

[@MEGAL0DONG]

Seeing your push stick and technique fixed everything for me. Awesome, man.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it!!

[@truestory1447]

Thanks for a Great video, first thing I’ve done is throw those push pads away !

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Nice, that’s a smart move!!

[@duanemunn3346]

awesome video greatly appreciate the help im a newbie you should add drawings for your push sticks

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You!! Glad it helped!!😁👍🏻

[@Finstertwo]

Very clear and instructive. Great work. Thank you.

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@YellowOnTheFin]

Great video! Game changer for properly using a jointer!!

[@thebuilditchannel8609]

Thank You, glad you liked it!! 😁

[@Patrickbeardmore]

Finally some who explains it well.