Don’t have a jointer in your shop? No problem! In this video, I’ll show you how to use your table saw as a jointer to get perfectly straight, square edges—no expensive machinery required. This is a ...

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 ...

In this video, I'll show you a great woodworking trick: How to get a straight edge on a board using a router or a router table. No jointer needed!

As your woodworking skills expand, you’ll want to consider adding a jointer and a planer to your repertoire of tools. They both treat rough lumber in similar ways, but they aren’t the same tool. Most ...