How to use a Jointer 101 - Mill Wood Down to Perfect Square

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Woodworkers! Today I'm releasing a video concerning EVERYTHING you need to know about using a Jointer to properly and accurately surface and mill lumber down to a perfect square! I'll take you guys through the considerations of buying a portable benchtop jointer vs a free standing larger jointer. We'll discuss the different types of cutterheads offered, the do's and don'ts of aligning and setting up your jointer right out of the box, and how exactly to mill lumber down to get that perfect surface!
There is a LOT covered in this video, so feel free to skip around to what you need exactly. If you have any questions or comments about something covered or not covered in the video, let me know in the comments below and I'll do my best to answer!
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27 июл 2023

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@lisastevens8688 6 месяцев назад

I have the exact same Jointer ... having issues with the leveling of the tables. Will try what you said tonight ! Thanks for being more specific than most ... helps us "not so professional" hobbyists!!!!

@FiveOClockWoodshop 6 месяцев назад

I feel like a “not so professional” hobbyist myself! Haha, but I’ve learned a lot, especially when fine tuning this particular jointer. So glad I could help! Let me know if you are still have issues!

@dgperforms1 6 месяцев назад

Thanks dude! You just earned a new Sub

@FiveOClockWoodshop 6 месяцев назад

Super glad I was able to help man! Best of luck to you!

@chimchim2_ 2 месяца назад

I'm having this exact problem with the same exact jointer. Thought that it was my technique, but I probably just need to dial it in. I'll give it a shot. Thx

@FiveOClockWoodshop 2 месяца назад

Thought it was my technique too! Was driving me crazy! Finally decided to take the time to set it up, going through all the steps, and haven’t had a problem since

@furiousfurby 10 месяцев назад

Great video. I picked up a used Ridgid JP0601 for $250. Sat in my garage for a few months till I needed it and it is amazing. Was contemplating selling it up until that point now I’m saving some money to replace the blades with a Shelix cutting head.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 10 месяцев назад

Wow! What a steal! Those are the deals I’m always on the hunt for. After that shelix cutting head upgrade you’ll have a really quality tool for a bargain!

@StillLivinginthewoods 11 месяцев назад

Cutech makes a 12 inch bench-top jointer now. Spiral cutter, cast iron tables, $750 It is without a doubt the Cadillac of bench-top jointers. I want to hold out for one, but the money seems to come kind of slow nowadays.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

I think it comes just as fast as it always has, it just doesn’t stretch nearly as far huh! And that sounds crazy, I need to check that out!

@dgperforms1 6 месяцев назад

I'm looking at the Cutech 8 inch for $600

@anthonyshaw7251 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your son, not expecting a reply straightaway, I’m in the UK & I’ve subscribed, you talk a lot of sense, & I’ve really only used hand tools up to a router so to speak, recently purchased a Rutland Jointer (6 or 8 inch not sure really), & an Einhell bench saw, my question is regarding the Jointer, it has 2 parallel blades, locked in place with 4 6mm bolts, but under the blades are springs, I’ve kind off got them secured level, but it’s hard to set the blade itself, once one bolt is tightened it locks the blade so you can’t adjust the height to correspond, I understand all you have said about table height, it’s just if the blades aren’t true one side to the other, then the cut is off set, I’ve tried a combination of start one end, start in the middle, I’ve set at the moment with a vernier gauge for height & got about 3mm of blade rotation movement, any thoughts on “ how to secure true” the blades. At the moment I’m alternating the run of the board to keep it true, seems to work but not ideal. Thank you.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

@anthonyshaw7251, thanks for reaching out! That certainly sounds frustrating. After doing some digging, I think I've found you a forum where several others discuss the same issue you're having, and a ways down the page, I feel a solution is offered that seemed to work for several people. However, it hinges on whether or not the Rutland jointer/planer you purchased included a blade alignment jig as discussed on the forum. (If it didn't, I'm sure you could find one online for cheap). This seems to be an isolated issue with UK based machines. The biggest difference between American machines I'm familiar with and this Rutland or similar brands is the lack of a set screw to raise/lower the blades. For some reason, the machines across the pond seem to rely only on the 4 screws holding the blade in place and a "jig" to ensure level. Maybe it works better in the end, but it does seem frustrating to figure out how to use properly. Let me know if it works out, or if it doesn't. We can continue to work something out! Forum: www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/rutlands-bench-planer-blade-set-up.138070/

@anthonyshaw7251 11 месяцев назад

@@FiveOClockWoodshop thank you very very much for taking the time for a detailed response, yes it did come with what I will describe as a 5mm ish metal bar which has 2 machined “ tear drop” pieces to it, but the basic instructions didn’t highlight what it was for, will certainly check it out ( tbh, I didn’t think to Google that way), I have been watching so many you tube videos on jointer set ups to see if it was covered, yours being the last on (& might I say very detailed) before I was going to email the company, like you say I have reached out to the right person, thank you for being the way are , somebody like myself who would find a solution to someone else’s problem. I will certainly let you know how I get on. Top man. Love to your family. 👍👊🙏

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

@@anthonyshaw7251 Sounds great brother, happy to help! Curious to see how it works out!

@anthonyshaw7251 11 месяцев назад

@@FiveOClockWoodshop maybe get time at the weekend, but we will see, will definitely let you know.

@Wyman642 11 месяцев назад

Just ordered a 10-inch Cutech benchtop jointer. It seems to be the only benchtop 10-inch model. Thanks for the helpful tips based on your experience. Should help me during set up.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

I’ll have to check that model out! A 10” model will give you tons of flexibility to make great pieces and turn out amazing jointery! Goodluck! Thanks for the view!

@Wyman642 11 месяцев назад

@@FiveOClockWoodshop Quick question, has the 6-inch been adequate for your needs so far? I was really tempted by the Jet 6-inch jointer with the true helical head. It was pricy and, in the end, I rejected it because I was concerned the 6-inch width would not be sufficient.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

@@Wyman642 Hmm, I personally think there is always a work around to the width limitations of a jointer. Dividing your desired stock dimensions into equitable parts and surfacing those before gluing up to achieve the desired dimensions can circumvent the need for a tool specifically suited for end dimensions. I hope that's not confusing! I was able to do a 4' x 20" x 3/4" panel glue up with four 4' x 5" x 3/4" pieces that I had milled prior to the glue up. It does add extra steps; however, it forces flexibility and allows you to allocate your money to other features in a smaller tool. That being said, do what works for you. I will say I've seen great reviews on the 6" Jet, and the true helical head is tough to beat. It will provide extremely clean surfacing with little to know snipe or grain tear out. (I've noticed these issues on my lumber because of the cheaper cutterhead). And finally! Don't forget that your real limitation will be the combined length of your infeed/outfeed table of your benchtop jointer. Having a 10" jointing capacity is great, but with a shorter overall combined reference surface you'll be limited to jointing 10" boards at only 3' - 4' in length (which is usually an awkward size in wood working).

@Wyman642 11 месяцев назад

@@FiveOClockWoodshop thanks so much for taking the time to give such valuable and thorough information. I learned a lot. As a hobbyist, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

@seliscr8 11 месяцев назад

Nice and well explained. Now I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it helped! I ruined a good 4 board feet of my walnut stock figuring all of this out! So hopefully you can avoid wasting good lumber!

@michaelmccoy4989 День назад

When checking that the in and out feed tables are co-planar, check at the fence AND at the opposite edge of the infeed and outfeed. Otherwise, you could have one side even and the other wonky, leaving them NOT co-planar. Also, the Jointer you have comes with a n allen wrench that fits the blade roller, and allows you to turn the blades manually. YOUR MANUAL HAS THIS INFO IN IT! AND, the optimum blade height is so that the blades (cutters) just kiss the straight edge, but DON'T move it at all. Did you even read your manual? (Edit to add) I have the same exact model of Wen Jointer.

@reaper060670 11 месяцев назад

I am having trouble getting a flat edge as I JOINT THE EDGE OF MY BOARDS. Is the fence the problem. The fence is not good on my machine. IS it best to replace it with my own home made fence? It's not worth taking it back bcos it actually isn't bad but for the fence.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

Are you seeing a tapered end at the front and back edges of your stock as you joint it? Depending on how many passes you’re making/depth of cut you’re taking off per pass on each piece of stock as you try and achieve that flat edge, the taper becomes more pronounced. However, that’s normal! If that’s your only issue, I usually leave about 2” or more on either end of the piece to cut off once everything is jointed/planed and I’m ready for final dimensions. If you’re seeing that you just can’t get a uniform flatness at all, but you can face join accurately then yes, it’s more than likely your fence. If you have any experience with metal working then at least a 1/4” to 3/4” thick piece of aluminum May do the trick for a new fence. Otherwise, I’d suggest using melamine or MDF. Those materials will not last as long though! Goodluck!

@marconiandcheese7258 11 месяцев назад

How reliable is the wen jointer? Problems praises?

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

@Marc, I would say it is worth the roughly $260 USD that I paid for it. However, it is definitely a tool I'll upgrade as soon as I can. It does well but I would not recommend for heavy use. About halfway through surfacing 240 or so board feet of wood I started noticing streaks running in line with the grain along stock after surfacing. I believe this is grain tear out from possibly dulling blades, which I would say happened quickly, or just overwhelming the machines capabilities. When I do upgrade, it'll be to a floor model with much longer combined infeed/outfeed length and probably a helical cutter head. If your budget requires a cost effective tool, I'd recommend this model. If you can stretch to the $500 range, I'd put my money on a JET or Grizzly portable benchtop jointer. And if you can really stretch it, go for the floor model rigid jointer and upgrade the cutter head to a helical! Hope this helps!

@QNSwebmaster 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. I learned a lot here

@marconiandcheese7258 11 месяцев назад

@@FiveOClockWoodshop thank you so much! I can't do a floor model for space reasons. I have access to buying grizzly jointer benchtop model I think. I dont want to overspend and delay my woodworking projects but also I want something I won't be frustrated with.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

@@marconiandcheese7258 I would say a Grizzly is a good choice then. The WEN only caused me frustration due to failing to properly setup the machine; which hopefully you can avoid with this tutorial. Just be patient and allow yourself to make mistakes and do your best to learn from them! Always feel free to ask questions if you're unsure of the results your getting.

@dian3145 10 месяцев назад

@@marconiandcheese7258 I bought the 6” grizzly with aluminum table. The infeed table out of the box is not co-planer, and we will need to flip over to try and fix that. A little disappointed. Grizzly doesn’t have any videos posted for this model. Not saying I hate it, but it will be a pain to get it functioning properly.

@clivejones5546 11 месяцев назад

Hard to follow because you call a planer a jointer. It is a planer. And what you call a planer is a thicknesses.

@FiveOClockWoodshop 11 месяцев назад

I’ll unfortunately have to disagree based on my own research and experience. But to each their own! I personally believe that the main power tool featured in this video is a “Jointer” that surfaces one side of a piece of stock making it flat parallel to the infeed/outfeed table. In that respect, you are preparing a surface for “joining” or “jointery” techniques. It may have picked up a colloquial name as “jointer” but given that they are advertised as “benchtop jointers” I’d say it’s an accurate term for the industry. A planar is very different, it surfaces a side to ensure parallel thickness in reference to an already flat, jointed side. I don’t write this to argue your point, as stated above. To each their own! But I would like my perspective to be clears to any of my viewers reading your own comment so that they are not mislead! Thank you for the dialogue and the view!