Hello Gary I used the router table for jointing before I had a jointer. Found using a 1/2" straight bit was the way to go. Use you router at full speed if it is a variable speed. It is just the practice of using a bit that is longer for the height of material you want to joint. But be sure to use a 1/2" shanks in your table you will find it more controlable and safer. 1/4" shank bits have a better chance of breakage in a table due to the pressure applied. The jointer that I bought I got from grizzly it wasn't a monster machine it is a 4" jointer figured that I had a planer so I only use it for up to 2" stock. So look into one of these or a delta. This is a bench model so if room is an issue and you have a planer already I'd reccomend this model.
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