Why do they call it a jointer when it planes wood?

Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask about one of the least understood tools in the workshop!
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[StumpyNubs]

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[billqqq]

The number one rule dad taught me about working with power tools in general - "Never think about anything else when woodworking. Always remain focused only on the task at hand."

[desylid]

These videos are getting more and more excellent. The format is so perfect. There is no time wasting filler in the vids and the explanations are always focused on the big picture and not catered towards your specific tools and projects. Science focused without getting overly technical. The visuals help make the points. And just the right amount of humor.

I wasted more time sitting in academic courses than any human being should be subjected to and your lectures rival very best at any university and any subject I’ve studied.

[mothman-jzug]

Here's a little common sense reminder that I was taught in shop class in school. The instructor explained how knives fit in the cutter head on the jointer. Pointing to a straight 6 inch gash in the ceiling, he said that is what happens if the screws aren't tightened properly. That lesson was more years ago than many of you have been alive, but it always stuck in my mind.

[agoogleuser]

I bought that same grizzly jointer with a spiral cutter about a year ago, been very happy with it since. I've never regretted spending money on a good tool.

[danf]

Just a helpful tip regarding tearout: you can often see tearout on rough lumber from when it was processed at the mill. Just run the board in the opposite direction and you should be good to go. Saves the step of having to do a test cut.

[anandkkpr]

BEST explanation! I've been searching for 2 hours to learn "how to confirm a milled plank is square on all sides". Lo and behold, this tutorial explains how a jointer performs that function. Thank you!!! 🙏🏽😊

[odinata]

"If you pet a cat in the wrong direction, somebody's going to have a bad day."
Truer words were never spoken.

[azashukri]

The quality of the information in these videos is quite astonishing

[paulgarriock]

I spend allot of time tooo much!), watching carpentry related videos on YouTube. I learn so much more from your videos (per minute), than anyone else, BY FAR! I am eternally grateful to you for your perfectly pitched, clear, concise and yet richly informative videos. You cover so much in such a short space of time in a way that is so easily digestible. I've been reflecting on it, you make it look easy and effortless. I'm guessing much thought goes into these "offerings". In my humble opinion you've achieved "mastery" in this aspect of what you do.

[scomi]

I want to thank you for never forgetting safety in all your videos. I started watching your channel just before your incident (we never say accident, there's no such thing). I used to know a man who owned a small crane service company. He would not hire a crane operator who had never tipped over a crane. He believed that a person could not fully understand how important it is to work safely unless they've been involved with how bad it can be to not work safely.
Something you said in this video, really stuck with me. It was that you "insist that paddles are used in my shop". There's no one in my shop, except me to insist that I do anything safely. No one is going to shake their head in disbelief or try to stop me from doing something risky. Anytime I do something I know I shouldn't, and get away with it, it just reinforces how "good" I am and emboldens me to take more shortcuts.
This weekend I built a push block for my jointer to replace the one I misplaced weeks ago. Then I cut a slot and glued in a Walnut riving knife for my table saw zero-clearance insert. I just want to thank toy for putting a bug in my ear.

[neeru]

I'm new at woodworking and i was having really serious sniping problems with my jointer. Thanks to your simple video I was able to fix it completely and I was so proud of my little accomplishment. I can't thank you enough, you're an incredibly competent teacher

[BobHerres]

Another Fantastic Video! . Nobody on YouTube, comes close to "Stumpy's content per minute ratio, " yet surprisingly, all of Stumpy's top-level content, is explained very simplistically, as such I always leave learning so much- thank you ! /// I Love It! "If you pet a cat in the wrong direction, somebody's going to have a bad day!"

[williammcdowell]

Contemplating buying a jointer, never used one before. Thank you for making this highly informative instructional video.

[JohnStys]

Probably the best video on YouTube explaining jointers. Much appreciated!

[hvacinc]

I’m a novice woodworker. This was by far the best information about jointers that I have found. Thank you!

[roysmith]

I have owned a jointer for about 4 years. And until now I was not using it to its full potential until after watching this video. Now I will not be throwing away as much wood to the burn pile as much. Thankyou for the great tip. Keep them coming brother.😊👍

[doedeldidoedelda]

Best jointer tips I have seen to date. Thanks James!

[philwalmsley]

Nubs, that was one of, if not, the best explanation on the use of a jointer. Thank you for filming it.

[McThumpenstein]

Solid Gold Content! Not condescending, but easy enough for anyone to grasp. Anyone who can't follow along probably shouldn't have access to sharp instruments.