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 ...

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 ...

This video answers the common question of whether to buy a planer or a jointer first, recommending the planer due to its ...

Woodworking jointers and planers are used to mill wood so they can be used to build furniture and other projects to correct dimensions. If your workshop doesn't have a jointer to square up an edge or ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the key differences between woodworking and carpentry is the methods each discipline uses to join together pieces of wood. Carpenters ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A table saw is the cornerstone of most woodworking shops, and it’s ...

To square up your wood boards you'll need to start with at least one straight edge. That's easily done using a jointer or tracksaw, but when you have neither of those tools, you can still get a ...