Wood Jointer Tips for Setting Up and Using a Jointer

A Wood Jointers is used to make boards straight, flat and square. Setting them up and using a jointer can be frustrating if you are not getting good results, so this video will help bring these elements together so that building home furniture, jewelry boxes, storage units, house molding, cutting boards, and other wooden items that require precision sides, will not be a mystery to make. In this video, we look at how to use a wood jointer and also look at some tips and tricks that will help you in the use of your jointer.
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[@bigray2859]

Best jointer tutorial I've ever seen! Should be required watching for newbies, and maybe some more experienced woodworkers as well! Thanks!

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@rifosi]

I definitely agree with you. After 13 years dealing with this machine I hope NOW I can get the proper results everybody expects from this machine. Thanks a lot, sir.

[@hopebass3210]

Your videos are the most helpful that I've ever seen for a self taught builder. I still consider myself a newbie after 10 years. Thank you for taking the time to explain things

[@daveparker839]

These types of videos are invaluable to a newbie like me. Thanks so much for all your work!

[@ryanchristensen4291]

Same!

[@mildwire]

Thank you for taking the time to explain and give visual examples. I'm sure I will have better results tomorrow because of it!

[@jerrycampbell9376]

That Jointer Training Device reminds me of the various training models the Army used, back in WW2 and up into the 1960's. What a flashback! Love it!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@JCSchaefer82]

Probably one of the best tutorials on using a jointer. Thanks!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kenedstrom1556]

Just bought my first jointer and boy do I need this. Thank you Colin.

[@offbeatjosh82]

Clicked video to learn about Jointers, ...Subscribed the instant I saw that watch! ⌚️ 👀🤘 😂 ...Left thinking, "If Mr. Rogers was a wood worker, his name wood be Colin!" 😉😂🙌

[@jhenderson725]

And i just wanna say i love your methods of teaching. Your so thourough and patient. I wish i had a teacher like you, your awesome. Well I guess I do since im lucky enough to have your guidance here on youtube! Signing off! - Justin from Pennsylvania

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@503dcccccccccccc]

Thank you. Everything I thought I knew about jointers was wrong. I just bought a 60 or 70 year old “(Rockwell) delta 6” jointer” from an auction for $40 and took it completely apart to get everything moving again. I’ve been trying to learn more about it last few days and Your explanation of how to set up and use was clear and easy to understand. Between you and KZbinr woodworking for mere mortals have become my go to wood guru’s

[@AAA-0]

Thanks for helping me understand the machine and the process. I appreciate he woodworkers on KZbin who share their knowledge and expertise,

[@jakescheesy]

Well done, really appreciate the level of detail and not too wordy, straight to the point. Keep making videos, you're helping a lot of people!

[@srairmand]

The fact that you made a mock-up to demo for this is impressive.

[@marinefa]

Thank you so much for this video, I have been using a jointer for about a day now and I have watched other videos prior, yours is the first one that broke it down like it was for a person who had never used a jointer before, not a refresher course. You have saved me thousands of hours of wasted time and wood. Thank you so much

[@Metalbass10000]

I have seen jointers, and several planers, that had metal surfaces that were not at all flat, or straight, or true. I bought a beautiful 6" Oliver jointer, brand new, helical cutter head, with 18 carbide inserts, and I needed to make new gibs for it. Couldn't cut a flat, straight piece no matter what I did. The manufacturer was stumped, too. After making the gibs it is a spectacular tool.

[@keithkoval6156]

Your expelation of how and why to apply pressure to the workpiece is the best that I have seen, very clear thanks!

[@PMichaels]

Great video, Colin! 👍🏼 I love your mock-up. It is very helpful to visualize how this works. I was always intimidated by my jointer because I didn’t understand how it is supposed to work. Your video helps a ton. Thank you!

[@svjness]

Thanks for that mockup and demonstration. I've watched many videos on technique, and I never quite understood how to appropriately push the wood through the jointer. It makes total sense, but I just couldn't visualize what needed to happen until now.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@charlesshiba1168]

Just what I needed to know. Ngiyabonga.

[@damian_fgc]

I don't think we could have a better explanation. Really great content! Thank you!

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hello..I made a safety guide after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@r.si71]

Thank you; you answered a question I was very confused about (where to put the pressure).

[@gillessophie6158]

Thanks so much for these tips. I bought a jointer few weeks ago and I thought I knew how to use it but now, I know I made mistakes. Your video is clear and your prototypes are very useful to understand. What is important for me is to make the good skill but mostly why I have to make this way. There is less fog in my mind now. Thanks (and sorry for my weak american language. Greetings from France)

[@knecht105]

You're welcome, Gilles! Thanks for watching.

[@aam50]

Thanks Colin. That just answered so many questions about how to use my jointer properly (which I've never been able to get good results from and now I know why). Brilliant video.

[@chrisehlers6189]

Clearest video on jointer strategy I have seen. A+

[@FMcanada]

I appreciate all the extra effort taken with the demonstrative apparatus and explaining it to a novice hobbyist like myself. Thank you.

[@JoCoGenics]

Just got a delta jointer and couldn't figure out why I kept a bow. Thank you for clear instructions

[@happykillmore349]

I wasn't taught a lot of this in wood shop, and I've been doing a lot wrong for decades. This video is game changing. Thank you.

[@davidahmad2026]

Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you!!!

[@anchorandchiselwoodworking3670]

Watched this video and the quality of my joints increased greatly. My blades were set correctly, but I just needed some fine tuning on technique. Thanks !!

[@LC3TsJustme3Ts]

Newbie here. So glad I watched this. Thank you!

[@joelmatthew1024]

Just bought my first jointer last week, this video was extremely helpful with no-brainer info. Thanks!

[@willybaetens4648]

As always, explained in a simple, but very effective way. Love your videos. Willy from Belgium.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Thanks Colin, I’m currently restoring an old Australian made jointer so I’ll be watching your video again before I start using it. Very informative with clear instructions. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@neils521]

Just purchased a jointer ! Thanks so much for making this video this helps tremendously!

[@RayRosher]

nicely done I have the same jointer and this really helped

[@tuesboomer1623]

Informative. I would have made that common mistake on a bowed piece of stock but you explained and demonstrated it well. Thank you

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@zmccllc2096]

What a useful video! Thank you so much for the help!

[@don5nake]

The jointer model and explanation are really clear - thanks so much!

[@nevillesukul8800]

Hi there again uncle (smile) Colin, another prize-winning video. Thank You and God bless.

[@rayp450]

I just acquired my first jointer, a used one. These videos are appreciated. Thank you!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lovera3878]

I am a newby with a jointer and this is a great explanation. I put too much pressure on the wrong places and get bad results. Ill start practicing the right way. I will also get a fixed square for setting up the tool. Thank you

[@Hutchy45445]

Great video. I like your videos, because they get straight to the point, with a brief explanation and visual aid. 😁

[@art58wong]

Learned a lot. Good to know when restoring an old rusty machine.

[@stevedafoe5257]

Great video, very informative as usual.

[@dennisg11348]

I used to be an instructor at a nuclear power plant. You are a great instructor!

[@rbollard1]

BOY, am I glad you made this tutorial!

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@thetraindriver01]

Great tips Colin, thanks 👍👍👍

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@eddiestipe2009]

This is a great video for the basics on the jointer, thank you for sharing, keep up the good work.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@texasgolfer1013]

Great video and very informative. I am new at a jointer and have encountered a problem I can't solve. I replaced the blades on my jointer when it started to develop lots of chatter(?). I replaced the blades and after watching a video showing the proper way to position the depth of the blades, I thought I was successful. I used a piece of 1x3, set it over the blade opening from the out-feed side with the blade below the cutting level and adjusted the blades until the board moved between 1/8" and 1/4" when I rotated the blade under the board manually. (Jointer was not connected). I tested the jointer on a 3/4" piece of wood and it seemed to work fine. When I tried a short piece of 4x4, the blade jammed into the wood and wood was deposited under the blade. I cleaned and re-set the blades and checked for tightness and tried again. Out of caution, I adjusted the blade cutting depth from the in-feed table side to only about 1/64" inch but still had the blade jam into the 4x4. At this point I have no idea what could be the problem and am reluctant to work on the jointer any more until I get some more experienced help or advice. Any thoughts?

[@keatswoodworks5107]

So good! Thank you!

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Thank you for the great tips!

[@DavesShed]

Thanks Colin. You made a really good point in that it is the outfeed table that must be square. You always explain things so well.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@David-xu3yk]

Thanks Colin! I'm looking forward to getting one of these in the near future so these tips are greatly appreciated!

[@hammerdownwoodworkingtracy3679]

Again great information. So many people just dont understand the function of a jointer.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenkrall7609]

Love these tips....I am planning on getting a Jointer before the end of the year. This will help learning on how to use it. Thanks

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@charliecaltagarone9234]

Thanks for the video! I never really used the jointer in high school. Mostly because I didn't have a shop teacher that cared enough to show us how to do anything. With that being said I have always had questions about the jointer. You answered them in this video 👍

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@reinerjakel8950]

This was a very good review of important aspects of using the Jointer. Just purchased an 8 inch with a spiral cutter head and needed these tips and reminders. Thank you.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@briangossett]

This was a great video. Very helpful! A friend gave me an old Delta jointer. It seems to be set up correctly based on the quality of the joints that it produces, but this helps me understand the correct way to use it. Thanks.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome, Brian! Thanks for watching.

[@ponkkaa]

You just cured my jointer problem. Ive been putting pressure on the infeed....going to my workshop now to try this out. Thanks for posting this sir!!

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@rakeyohn222]

Great teaching. Thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@roxoriginal732]

Well understanding video,I got the whole thing Colin nice one

[@johnfulton1769]

Excellent video by a great teacher.

[@WesleyBrace]

Great video. Great information for a new owner of a jointer.

[@yarethpellot118]

You are amazing, thank you for this tips!

[@charleswhite3705]

Very informative, thanks

[@valmyscholes8693]

The floss thread will only detect a gap if the fence is concave, if convex the thread will hug the fence and show no gaps.

[@NickBR57]

I was just going to make exactly that point

[@thomask4836]

I think I can help you guys, please read my comment above.

[@NickBR57]

@@thomask4836 Your post is correct but not a point made in the video. I wasn't disputing string could be used, but used as in the video it will not detect a convex surface

[@frankherring6253]

Colin didn’t say this but if you hold the floss on one end and bring the taunt floss up toward the other end and it hits in the middle first then you can tell that the fence is convex. All is not lost though the fence can be scraped to be true.

[@chrissewell1608]

Use a laser!

[@theowensquiresshow9223]

Thank you for all the effort, great video Collin!

[@ralphboomer5734]

Excellent, thank you

[@aaudain1]

You are so awesome with those tip, very helpful

[@ranjanty]

Thanks Colin I was given a vintage craftsman jointer, all I had to do was buy a pulley for it. The first time I used it my 2x4 kept turning out with a bow on it. Now I know why. Problem solved.

[@alekjuskevice]

That was a wonderful explanation. Thank you for taking the time to explain this concept.

[@ShaukatHakim]

Dear, I really appreciate your way of explaining, very thorough. On top of everything you take your precious time out and share these useful tips. Stay blessed!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougprentice1363]

Very good demonstration. I know I have put pressure on the in feed side. Thanks

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Great video Colin. My advice on the topic don’t make my mistake and buy a cheap jointer. It isn’t worth it. The blade adjustment on mine is a nightmare and it just wastes space. I should have saved my money and bought something newer with a helical cutterhead even one of the cheaper “helical-like” cutterhead would be better. I am willing to bet even the newer straight knife jointers have better adjustment than my 1980s one.

[@ghost00tj]

Thanks again, now i can try it the right way

[@jimredding7828]

I’m assuming when you say set the outfeed table slightly below the blade level is so that the recommended 0.002 is simply to allow the board to slide onto the outfeed table instead of possibly bumping into the front end of the outfeed table (which happens if the outfeed table is higher than the blade level). If the outfeed table is significantly lower than the blade level, say 0.009, then aren’t you going to get noticeable snipe at the trailing end of the wood? The point is to get the outfeed table as close to level with the blade level as possible and the recommended 0.002 below level is just to assure the board will feed through without snagging on the front of the outfeed table.

[@dale1956ties]

Exactly! Thank you! I recently took an old hand planer and made a benchtop jointer with it after seeing several videos regarding the same here on YT. Never having had any experience with either the planer or a jointer, I was having a heck of a time getting good cuts. After scouring the internet, making many adjustments, as well as sharpening the blades I finally got to where the cuts looked really good except for the snipe at the end of the cut. I had followed this guy's method for setting the outfeed table. After a lot of head-scratching, I finally came to the conclusion that the blades and the outfeed table had to match up perfectly or I would never get the kind of results that I built this thing for in the first place. One last adjustment and I was finally running boards through it with perfectly smooth, perfectly straight, and perfectly square sides. I sure hope guys like Big Ray, Dave Parker, et al are reading your comment before they trot off and set up their machines. Cheers! {8^)

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Love the videos,very good info

[@paulfrizzell31]

Thank you😊

[@rickscarpellotherapy]

well damn.... you taught me so much in a nice short amount of time. Many thanks!

[@thomask4836]

Excellent video! As usual, I learned a lot from you. I have not had as much experience with a stationary jointer as with other tools and I've always wanted one, , , I really appreciated your video some time ago on the electric hand planer and how to avoid snipe. Before I plugged in my brand new planer, you prepared me well! I frequently think of you when I come to the end of a board . . . . so if your ears are ringing, that's probably me again. Thank You Sir!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome, Thomas! Thanks for watching.

[@adventuresintheoutback4344]

Thank You!!!

[@Geopolitic157]

Great video on the jointer.....I would not use the floss for reasons mentioned in comments below......I have a 40 inch Starrett straight edge for that kind of purpose.... Thank you for taking the time to explain the intricacies of how the jointer works..This has made me realize and improve my own practice with this tool....All good.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@geraldmoore3686]

this has been a great help to me in setting up my jointer.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@AZdroptop]

Knowledge and passion. Excellent. Thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mild7prime]

Thank you for the great lesson. Ease to understand in logically and visually to me.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@pedroarellano4266]

Appreciate your down to earth explanations. Good stuff.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@markjarman7819]

I love watching Colin’s videos. You have a great way about you. I had a cheap one but found it rubbish. Bought a old dewalt dw733s I t’s a great machine.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@huejanus5505]

Very good tutorial.

[@thomask4836]

Folks, regarding your comments below, Colin is right! You can detect a convex surface simply by holding the floss or thread on one side, then slowly observing where the thread contacts the surface. If it contacts the surface before it touches second (or other) side, then you have detected a convex surface! It will work. Think of holding a piece of clothesline across a road. It will come in contact with the center before it touches the other side. Just take your time! Oh! And Floss! Trust me! I think I put my dentist's kids through college! Floss!

[@frankherring6253]

Sorry I didn’t mean to step on your toes. You described it much better than I.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the detailed description, Thomas ... I hope that explains what I left out.

[@knothead6436]

Very good !

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely explained viideo Colin. However, as others have noted, using the floss only works if the fence has a concavity to it. Also, you mentioned that the blades are set higher than the outfeed table. I was always told that the blades should be at the same level as the outfeed table otherwise you would wind up with a difference in the depth of cut across the wood being surfaced.

[@seagnatprepper9613]

thank you

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@DumbUserName782]

Great video thank you so much. This helps me a lot!

[@scottlouis7785]

Very good explanation, you have a knack for that

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobd5119]

The adult education course in woodworking I took in 1980 (at the Mascoma Regional High School, Canaan, NH) is among the most valuable courses I took in 16 years of "education". The instructor explained how to use the jointer. In addition to what Colin says here, he noted that after shaping a board's face, you can run the board, with the flat surface down, through a thickness planer, thereby making the two faces parallel. Getting the two edges flat and perpendicular to the a face on the jointer is easy, but I don't know how to get them parallel if the board is too thin to run edgewise through a planer. (Sure, you can rip on a table saw, but that's for sissies.)

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@OpekiskaWood]

Great video Colin! Thanks for the tip.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@thomastittlemier2104]

Have a small bench top jointer, always made a mess now I know why.( I hope ) Thx Colin

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@PapaGleb]

Love all your vids. Don’t stop making vids plz!!!

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@Coen80]

Good stuff, I do however, think, that the infeed is very important, because it sets the depth of the cut.

[@robertspina4503]

Great video as usual

[@knecht105]

Thank You!