What is the Difference between a JOINTER and a THICKNESSER!?

Are you confused about the difference between a Jointer and a Thickness Planer? In this video, I explain why each tool is unique, why it's important to use the correct one for a certain job, and the consequences of choosing the wrong machine to dimension your timber.
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[MattEstlea]

If you found this video useful, don't forget to press the *LIKE* button. It really helps me out!

[ZahidH]

Frankly one of the clearest, comprehensive tutorials explaining what these machines do and how they differ. I learned loads! Thanks Matt

[tomatoes]

As a retired bench joiner of 30 years that was a perfect explanation, clear and precise. Nice one Matt.

[busterwest]

Finally... Been confused by UK/USA terminology on planner, thicknesser and jointer for the past two years and now a crystal clear explanation.. Thank you Matt

[ProbablyNottin]

Thanks for explaining! I'm not a native English speaker and learnt in the UK. But to make things even more confusing, I've mostly watched wood working videos from youtubers based in the US...
This video clears is all out.

[ABDFotos]

Incredible how easy it is to understand when you explain!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You answer questions that no other woodworker even make.... Perfect!!

[PoonMoon]

Light pressure - a revelation and so obvious once you explained. I feel like a dingbert, but also enlightened and release from sloppy results. Cheers Matt.

[NomenNescio]

I'm researching a little before buying my first jointer/thicknesser, this is easily the best intro video I've seen on the subject, and I watched a few of them by now.

Great work!

[therabman_]

A person that has knowledge is a joy to listen to 👍 and even better when they say they don’t know. Love your channel mate keep the good work coming

[drummerboy]

I am an old retired bus driver who has taken up a bit of woodwork in my spare time. You sir are an amazing teacher, and I have taken every point that you have made and understood completely. Thank you very much young man.

[jabernathy]

Matt, I am impressed with your knowledge base. I'm a Hobby Machinist (metal) but I really enjoy your videos on woodworking. Well explained and easy to follow. Thank you.

[jayking]

This is the first video of yours that I have found and I’m now a subscriber. I’m new to woodworking and am all but useless. Love the video and it’s good to see a video from a fellow countryman using terms and measurements that I understand. I’ll be looking out for videos and any courses that you may have available

[Thom]

Awesome tutorial video, I wish this was explained when I bought my first jointer. I was guilty of pushing down on the boards and getting all kinds of different shapes but not square. I could find one video out there Marc Spagnuolo aka the WoodWhisper asked what I was doing wrong. First question he asked “ how hard are you putting on the tables and he walked me through it and all is working well. I won’t tell ya how much wood I wasted learning. Matt perfect explanation. Take care my friend

[Phatzoot]

Ive been so confused as thr youtube videos I watch usually say jointer but when i search for a jointer on diy suppliers websites in the uk i get planer thicknesser lol i now know that that does both. Im goig to buy one and a table saw next weekend. Awesome video dude good explanation. 👊

[henrysiegertsz]

First job I did last week was to set up my Jointer/ Planer tables. They are aluminium tables on my old '70's Lurem Junior. I bought the Parf Guide system from Axminster some months ago, the Parf Sticks were the perfect straight edge for getting the tables horizontal and level. I planed and thicknessed my T&T Sapele to Brace my biscuit jointed Front Gate, after seven years of neglect. Great instructional video, just as easy to get "Snipe" from the jointer side as the thicknesser if the tables are not set up properly. The Sapele came out perfect!

[tomlagatol]

Good intro! I enjoyed the vid.IMHO you’re definitely filling a “gap” that other guys aren’t....Thanks

[davidhusband]

Great video, wish I’d found your video first before wasting my time on dozens of other YouTube videos that just confused me! You are an excellent tutor!!! :)

[cooperd]

Hi Matt, THANK YOU! Great video and logical explanation. I’m in Australia and I have found most things with regards to references are based on the USA but your video was clear. I’m so pleased I purchased a drop saw, router, jig saw and then a ‘Thicknesser’ but I plan on picking up a jointer next for the exact reasons you stated - I want to lift my game and make some nice furniture not just hobby pieces. Great work, I’m going to check out some of your other videos now!

[PennsPens]

Decrease the waffle & remain on point, plus, repeatong things over and over doesn't help people. However!! as a tradesman, this is an excellent explanation and overview on how to use these machines correctly and safely.
I'd Never Ever recommend purchasing a thicknesser before getting a jointer. Unfortunately people become lazy and rushed and eventually skip the importance step to ensure a Sq, flat product before moving onto the thicknesser stage. Missing the jointer/flattering process has well known, and proven states that leading to serious/:multiple injuries from things like kickback (and Never stand behind or look into a thicknesser -:period!!
So, "Always ensure to start by using the overhead jointer process first.
Otherwise great video Matt. 👍

[Benni]

Amazing! I have this machine in my classroom! But I had no idea about the thicknesser function. 🙂 I've been thrown in as a "wood works" teacher with no prior experience in two schools (in Sweden) 😅