Jointer Tips to Save you Money!

[@worstworkshop]

Now there's a guy that actually knows how jointers work. I learned stuff!

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

I still have a lot to learn as well. That's part of the fun!

[@melodywilson5255]

Great tips! Your music with the glue up was priceless!😅

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks! Watching that sped up looked so chaotic. I thought that music fit well!

[@BustedKnuckleWoodworks]

The bookmatch trick is pretty good. And nice preview on the cookies at the end, can’t wait to see that one

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting those tables done and out of my shop! Haha

[@megannichols2246]

Good video Scott!

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks!

[@Bantilloswoodshop]

Great video Scott! All great tips for sure.

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@thehawkc]

Great tips that I will use one day when I get a jointer. New subscriber came here from a shout-out from Five Duck Studios.

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Awesome! Thank you. I'm very honored that I was included in that video!

[@vulgarwoodworks]

I think edge jointing is where a lot of users get tripped up. It's certainly easier to see low spots on the face, but edges are where a panel goes wrong. The "bookmatched" method is great, but a hand plane is an absolute must to get dialed in. I'd recommend heading down to W. Sac and check out the Felder dealer. The Hammer A3-41 is a beast. For what you'd pay for an 8" or wider joiner, you'll get two machines with 16" of capacity. For most small shop woodworkers, that's plenty of capacity and with a small footprint

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Good point on the edge jointing. I have a good friend who did that exact thing with the Felder machine. I still need to go over and see it in action. He seems to really like it. Thanks!

[@vulgarwoodworks]

@scottreynoldsbuilder ask for Fergus. If you decide to go with Hammer, wait until June/July. Felder runs a yearly 30% off sale around the time of the big woodworking trade show in Vegas. Be ready to wait 6-10 weeks to take delivery

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

This year, that will probably be out of my budget, I'll keep that in mind for the future. Thanks!

[@fiveduckstudio]

😂 no one likes a wobbly table 😂. Nice work. I had to sell my jointer when I moved to Texas 😢 so I don't even have 6 inches to work with 😅

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks! I would sell mine as well if I moved, and then upgrade, maybe. Haha 😄

[@BustedKnuckleWoodworks]

We all know what you’re working with 😂

[@MJLWoodWorks]

Nice one Scott! I don't have a jointer yet but it's always good to feed the brain with info that will be helpful later on and this video is jamb packed with good stuff!

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks! That's awesome to hear! There are a lot of ways to get by without a jointer, but it is nice to have one if you have the space. If you're shopping for one and you want to remove the guard, make sure the bed is still flat. Some have a piece that sticks up and blocks the table because of the design.

[@MJLWoodWorks]

@@scottreynoldswoodworking Good to know!! thanks! I currently use a 9 foot long piece of square aluminum tubing that I attach to my table saw fence for jointing. I put the concave portion, with both front and back of the board, against the fence and run it through to get a straight edge on one side, flip it and do it for the other side. Works pretty good most of the time.

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Heck yeah! Getting by with what we have as long as possible only makes us better at what we do!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

@@scottreynoldswoodworking If ya got 6 inches... it's not the size of the tool, it's how you use it 😜

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Exactly!

[@LordHog]

This video found its way on my feed. Went ahead and sub to see what might come out. Nice to see smaller channels come to life. You have tons more room than I have. Any tasks I want you to do I need to drag it out of the garage Why do you have tape on the side of the track saw?

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for subscribing! The tape is to cover the arbor nut opening. It keeps dust and chips from flying out, so the dust collection works better. There are 3d printing shops that make covers that pop in and out. Check out @wittworks and his website.

[@TheRealDill93]

So do you feel like 6 inches would be enough board width for a large round table? I’m on the fence about buying a used 6 inch jointer (wanting to upgrade my bench top jointer) or saving up and just getting an 8 inch. With the round table being my big project that I have planned.

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

You can get by with the 6" if you don't think you will need the 8" for other projects. For a large round table, you would probably start with 6 or 8" boards, glue them together at a width that would fit through your planer (maybe 12") to make them all the same thickness. Then, keep them as level as possible with biscuits and glue into the table top. Then, use a router circle cutting jig for your circle. The added length after upgrading from a benchtop jointer would be needed. Bigger is better if you have the space but you can do a big circle table with the 6".

[@TheRealDill93]

@@scottreynoldswoodworking thanks for the reply man. That’s exactly what I was thinking. I don’t really wanna drop the money on a brand new 8. And you don’t see a ton of used 8s around. Not here where I’m at anyway. Found a pretty nice jet 6 for sale near me I think ima pick up. Thanks again

[@scottreynoldswoodworking]

Nice! Take some time to make sure it is set up correctly. You're welcome and good luck with the table!