The woodworking world is packed with countless tools and equipment, and, as a newbie, you will sometimes get confused as to which tools and equipment you should include in your workshop. For example, my friend—a beginner in woodworking—asked me a month ago whether he should buy a jointer or settle for a planer. I answered … Read more
The use of jointers, of course, is more convenient than the use of a hand planer since it runs using electricity. It can square the edges of warped and oversized rough lumber. Though it is more expensive than the traditional hand planer, the initial cost of buying a jointer pales in comparison to the money … Read more
A couple of years back, a friend gifted me with a handheld electric planer to jumpstart my woodworking career. Being a tyro in woodworking at that time, I did not even know how to maximize its use. So, I did my assignment, and after extensive research and a couple of blunders and mishaps, I came … Read more
You may be familiar with the word plane, yet you may end up a bit scratching your head when you hear the word “planer”. Of course, if you are a certified woodworker, you will exactly know what the word planer connotes. But if you are a newbie in carpentry, you might wonder about its functions. How to Use … Read more
The most crucial advantage of buying a jointer/planer combo is that it saves space. If your workshop is spacious, you can always go for a separate jointer and planer. Yet, if your workshop is cramped enough, a jointer/planer combo will be a good alternative. Another problem with a separate jointer and planer setup is that … Read more