angus

I have a 13" Dewalt planer - we all know what a planer will do, make a bowed board thinner and still bowed.

I want to start making cutting boards - will a jointer help me get a flat edge on my boards to help in my gluing up. I guess I already know that the answer is yes, now I show my ignorance.

I have a chance to buy a 6 1/8 inch Ryobi Planer-Jointer model #JP155 for $100.00 - It appears to be in excellent shape with very little use.

I have attempted to run several pieces through that were 3/4 to 1 1/2 thick and ended up with a wedge shape
board.

I have never used a jointer before - is it me or the jointer.

Thank you
Angus

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bobj3

Hi Angus

It can be both but it sounds like you are not holding the stock down all the way to the bed or to say too much presser at the end of the pass or the start of the pass.

Are you using rubber shole push blocks if not you may want to try a pair they do help get it right...make sure the bed is set right, a 4 ft level works great for that job...
Don't take off more than a 1/16" at 1st. till you get the hang of it.....



Good Luck..

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jer760

I'll be watching this thread closely as I have the same issue with a Delta shopmaster.

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First thing you need to do is check the alignment of knifes and bed.

http://www.newwoodworker.com/basic/usejntr.html


http://home.usmo.com/~rfwoodworking/jointer.html

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Mike

This is how everybody starts out... making wedges. Proper adjustment is the key, and remember that downward pressure is applied to the out feed table more than to the infeed.

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bobj3

Hi Router

Thanks for the links, I was holding back just a bit to see if anyone else said thanks but I guess not so I will say it THANKS ! ! ! great links for anyone that has jointer or is thinking of getting one....

Just shows you can get new info off this site ever day

Thanks again for taking the time to run it down and posting it
This is one that should go up has a sticky note ..

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AxlMyk

Basically, the jointer makes one edge true. Use the TS to get the opposite edge parallel to the jointed edge. Same goes for the faces. The jointer makes one face flat, the planer does the opposite face.
Great links Router.

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jer760

I've read articles and watched the videos with much interest as this is the first real direction I've had as to the use of this tool. I'll be playing all day tommorow (day off ). I'll let you know how I made out, thanks for the links.

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angus

Well I guess this response is both a statement of gratitude and an apology.

I really appreciate all the input I received regarding my inquiry about the planer or jointer. It definitely helped me make my decision. Especially the web pages that showed the proper use of the jointer.

My apologies is based on Bobs comments and I quote "Thanks for the links, I was holding back just a bit to see if anyone else said thanks but I guess not so I will say it THANKS ! ! ! great links for anyone that has jointer or is thinking of getting one...." unquote.

If you referring to me not replying I apologize. The next time they cart me off to the hospital with a possible heart attack I'll make sure I've responded to any and all questions I've posted on the forum, which I assure their will be none.

Angus

bobj3

HI angus

Now I need to apologize to you is was not made to you it was just in gen'l. ,I can sometimes be a smart ass.... and I'm sorry, if you though it was just for you but all I was saying was thank you to Router for the links....and going the extra mile to post them for EVERYONE to view and read..

Hear we go again with the smart ass thing,,so many forget to say thank you now days......

It's a very small thing but it nice thing to do I think and it's only two little small words...

Pls. take it easy my friend angus chill out and take it easy...make some saw dust.. that will help I'm sure ...

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