TerryMcK Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yes I don't see a 10 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Keggers, This made me laugh when I read the last part. Reminds me of when I was in jr. high and I told my mom I was in love. She said "son, you'll know when you're in love". That night she and dad sat me down for a grown up discussion We had similar parents. I remember my dad telling me one time, after I told him I loved a girl, that I didn't know what love was. He was so right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrylR Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have a General Intl 80-100L and am happy with it. Maybe I'll get an 8" jointer someday but the 6" and my planer do everything I need so far. -Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 The 10 inch laguna jointer planer combo is on amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 The 10 inch laguna jointer planer combo is on amazon Link? The only 10inch Laguna one I see on Amazon is "Currently unavailable" which doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotate Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Collin, The answer to your question "when do I need a jointer?" My opinion is when you decide to start working with rough lumber. A jointer and planner is a must for this if going the power tool route. Using rough lumber opens up unlimited options of what species and dimensions of wood you can use. Although usually you can have the place you buy hardwood from mill up the lumber to your needs for a small fee. 1) Jointer makes one side flat and one edge 90 deg to that flat side. 2) Then the planner makes the other side parallel to the flat side made on the jointer. and also makes the piece to the thickness you need. 3) put the 90 deg edge against your table saw fence and rip the board to width needed. You can also use the band saw to do this. 4) use the table saw or miter saw to cut board to length. and now you have a perfectly milled up board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Jointer has nothing to do with rough vs not. It's flat vs not flat , straight or not straight. it doesn't have anything to do with how you purchase material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 So the answer to the question is: When working with wood that is not square. The corollary to this is a planer is for wood that is not flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotate Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Jointer has nothing to do with rough vs not. It's flat vs not flat , straight or not straight. it doesn't have anything to do with how you purchase material. Yes you are technically correct but If he is not using rough lumber or edge jointing boards for glue up as stated in his question I can only assume he is buying lumber already milled maybe from a box store and this lumber is flat enough to build stuff with therefore you really don't need a jointer. if your just edge gluing boards you could just get away with a router table. But using rough lumber you have to have a jointer and planer to mill them up, or hand planes. Therefore I believe rough lumber and a jointer is related. just my opinion though. April Wilkerson on you tube makes some really great stuff with using lumber from the box store she does not have a jointer. And Steve Ramsey on you tube makes some cool stuff also I think he got rid of his jointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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