In this video, I explain why I recommend starting with a planer over a jointer for woodworking. You can work around the absence of a jointer using simple jigs. The video covers the following steps: 0: ...

A jointer and planer are mechanically similar; a set of knives powered by a motor and removing stock from the board’s surface. There is often a bit of confusion between the functions of the two ...

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When woodworking, starting off with smooth, flat, and well-squared wood can put you at a real advantage. Sometimes, you have to put some work in to get there, however. This is where having the right ...