How to use a Jointer

In this video, we go over the proper way to use your Jointer so you can get straight and square material every time. This is one of the most important steps to quality work, Start Square, Finish Square. By understanding how the jointer works and basic wood properties we can develop a technique to get perfect results every time and in this video you will learn that very technique, to achieve perfectly straight and square stock.

[Dcreed]

You are the first person who has ever explained how much pressure I should be placing in the downward direction. Thank you! This has been driving me crazy for over a year. What a wonderful video

[TheMakersMarkTSF]

I thought my cheap jointer was trash, now I realize that I was going about every aspect of it completely wrong!
This is a much needed video, it has been four years since you published it and it is still helping people!

[hellypalli]

I always walked away slightly confused after watching "How to use a Jointer" Now i actually understand! Best tutorial ive seen, and ive seen at least 20

[markcollins]

What an awesome thorough explanation. I was always frustrated with the jointer. Thanks!

[Shylockk]

Just got a jointer and was definitely falling for the issue of over-using the pads and downward force. Thank you for the detailed explanation!

[sovannahong]

Hands down the best 101 on the jointer.

[t]

That was the best video I've found on this topic. Excellent job and thank you!

[Wyman]

Truly the most useful jointer video I’ve ever seen. Learned a lot. Thanks!

[mikecoughlin]

finally the best video for explaining how to joint. "straight" and to the point!

[e.t.preppin]

Very nice concise teaching with no distracting music or extra words. I can learn well here. All those extra words are best saved for after work over a beer or two. Thanks

[christopherthorn]

Best jointer video I have seen I have definitely been pushing too hard on the outfeed table. Thanks.

[jameseconleyjr]

Easily the best instructional video for jointing and lumber prep that I've found. Terrific information and well delivered. Bravo.

The use of a machine could not be explained better, thank you

[robertniemeyer]

I like the use of the plastic push stick, especially when jointing the edge. Thank you.

[benjamess]

one of the best how to videos I've ever seen . Some videos show the guy almost using his entire body weight pushing the board down on the jointer. Amazing what knowledge and experience can teach.

[Juangaba]

Great class contradicts other methods I’ve seen but it all makes perfect sense, thank you.

[angelos]

as some previously said, its the best video i found so far on this subject

[Complexkiller]

Thank you for such a great explanation I just got my first jointer it's a benchtop one but I had no idea how to use it

[SPer]

Thank you. There are so many videos on YouTube that don't actually get the critical points of how to use a jointer across, or flat out advise the wrong approach. This is the first one that actually provides that critical info in a really clear way. Great job, and again - thanks!

[faerlabaermar]

getting back into woodcraft 10 years after high school shop class and your videos have been super helpful in getting me back into kicking up sawdust! Wonderful vid, nice and concise!