How to use a jointer safely. How to use a wood jointer safely. Never wear loose clothing or anything around your neck like a dangling pair of spectacles when operating a jointer. A jointer is a stationary woodworking tool that makes flat squared edges on boards. How to use a jointer planer safely written by natalie p.
As shown in drawing c a shop altered pushblock helps get the job done safely. Every jointer has a capacity limit based on its beds dimensions. The most frustrating woodworking tool to use for beginners is easily the jointer. Then remove the convex side of the warp by running it through your planer with the new flat side down.
In this video i show you how to use a jointer safely by covering the placement of guards how to setup and operate the machine and what to watch out for. If this tool is not set up correctly it is possible to waste a lot of time and wood in trying to get flat even edges. George vondriska provides simple instruction on how to safely operate a jointer. Learn how to use a jointer effectively and safely.
Keep hands well clear of the spinning knives. Use eye and ear protection. Enriquez published on november 2 2019 in tips many woodworking projects will require you to learn how to use a jointer planer in order to square the edge on a board perfectly. A jointer is a great tool for creating smooth edges on your boards but it can also be a dangerous to use.
A woodworkers guild of america wwgoa original video. In many cases the smallest piece that you can run through the machine has the dimensions of x 2 x 12 inches in thickness width and length respectively. To do it first flatten the concave side by face jointing.