I don’t do much curved work because I don’t have a band saw and my cheap jigsaws tough to work with. I want to be able to resaw though especially for marquetry stuff, and make my own inlays. I really do not enjoy milling wood at all and I like the convenience factor of a jointer planer combo.
I have a fairly decent set of tools so far but Im looking at purchasing the “Anchors” of the shop, mainly the Planer, Jointer, and Bandsaw. Id also like to delve into rough lumber hence the Jointer and Planer. “Also the planer Jointer combo is out because of cost because if I would buy one it’d be a 12”.
I am in the same situation, both would be nice to have. My current problem on the jointer, is 6″ or 8″, I decided to go with 8″, after all the hand planing in the last year, my biceps can deal with getting an 8″ in my basement.
If you are not sure between the BS and the Jointer, maybe you do not need them either :). “By looking at your projects, I’d say you could use a jointer, I picked up the Laguna 6” and could not be happier,Them carbide heads will last me a life time! “Thanks for all the advice. I have been trying to watch craigslist for some time. I can not find one that I think I like. I think that I am going to purchase a Laguna Tools 8” Wedgebed Jointer with ShearTec II. What does everyone think about that. Have your say… Forum Topics Woodworking Skill ShareYour woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project.
I am looking for a used Shopsmith Bandsaw and a used Shopsmith Jointer to complement my 510. Jointer differences is the metal guard vs. plastic guard with built in feather board. “Bandsaw – I do like the bigger table and I definitely like the Kreg fence. If I did it over again, I would modify the original side cover for a dust port and cut my own window and save the $$. When I added the dust port I would angle it backwards just to keep the hose out of the way. The window is nice but it got all covered by sawdust and is hard to read the scale – I need to add a light and I have already yanked the window out and left it off. In any event, any version of the bandsaw is quite ok and it is easy to ‘upconvert’ to the latest and greatest. I do have a thirst to go to a 14” bandsaw with a nice tall opening but … well, that will have to wait.
band saw vs jointer Related Question:
Do I need a jointer if I have a track saw?
Track saws allow you to cut an almost perfectly straight edge, as the saw is locked into place by the track. As a result, a track can replace a jointer to square and joint the edges of timber. However, it cannot completely replace the ability of a jointer to remove bows, cups, and bends.
Is a jointer really necessary?
Simply purchase your lumber already milled in S3S or S4S form (surfaced on three sides or surfaced on 4 sides). If you’re at a point in your woodworking where you’re starting to use rough sawn lumber, say from a lumber mill or your local sawyer, then a jointer is absolutely essential to your shop workflow.
Can you rip boards with a track saw?
The track saw is great for ripping boards, cutting trim, and providing splinter-free cuts across panels. The track saw is also excellent when used as a plunge saw because you can set it to a precise depth and it won’t fail you.
Why is it called a jointer?
The jointer derives its name from its primary function of producing flat edges on boards prior to joining them edge-to-edge to produce wider boards. The use of this term probably arises from the name of a type of hand plane, the jointer plane, which is also used primarily for this purpose.
Does Dewalt make a jointer?
Routers, Planers, & Jointers | DEWALT.
How long of a board can I run through a jointer?
it really depends on the geometry of the tools. The size of the piece is limited by the gap between the beds and knives on the jointer, and rollers and knives on the planer. for run of the mill tools (6″ jointer, 12″ “portable” planer) this works out to about 10-12″.
How much does a jointer take off?
Avoid heavy cuts that might jam the cutterhead. Take off no more than 1⁄ 16 ” per pass on softwoods and even less on hardwood stock. Never joint workpieces less than 3⁄ 4 ” wide or 1⁄ 4 ” thick. Use pushblocks or hold-downs on wood narrower than 3″.
Can you rip a 2×4 with a jigsaw?
The secret to doing straight cuts in 2×4 lumber is to guide the jigsaw steadily, in one go. As long as the pace is slow and consistent, you will be fine by allowing the blade to do the work of cutting for you – keep the focus on following the cutting line as you control the speed and pace of the cut.
What is the difference between a circular saw and a track saw?
The critical difference is that a circular saw has a long and rectangular rail in the front, unlike its counterpart. A circular saw performs double cuts as the rip cuts and the crosscut, whereas the track saw three. The circular saw has a protective guard, whereas the track saw has none.