Router Table Jointing

This week's show demonstrates the methods used to edge joint using your router table.

[Mich]

I didn't even think of this as an option. For the last hour I've been shopping online for joint planer but I now realize I already have a router table and a straight bit. Thanks!

[jasonsmith]

I did not know what jointing is on a router, what it’s purpose is, how it works, and why does the out feed needs to be slightly out more. After searching all videos on YouTube, no one was able to explain it clearly or show a closeup video to show the details of how it actually works. This video was super educational and was very clear. It especially helps me understand even better with the close up video that shows how the bit is cutting the edge as well as how the slightly outward out feed works. Thank you for taking the time to create the details of this video.

[ScottSpeedPro]

Very helpful video! I couldn't justify buying a stand alone jointer, but just got my first router not even knowing this was an option. Total eye opener, very happy to see this!

[mirandarutherford]

I have watched SEVERAL videos on this topic. I have to say you explained it the best and you are the only person who suggested adding a piece of wood to the outfeed fence. My table fence does move independently, but it is a pain to try to set it accurately. I finally figured out from your video I am putting too much pressure on the wood on infeed side also. I knew most of the pressure should be on outfeed side, but by you saying the trick was the pressure you put on it, I realized I’m not paying enough attention to that aspect. Thank you so much!

[protakill]

One of the best walk-throughs on the Tube. Thanks, brother.

[iamkeithrose]

I do not have money for a jointer, however I did build my own router table, so this video was incredibly helpful. Thank you for posting this.

[fehrhardt]

High quality production, very clear and complete. A video of this quality is worth 10, 000 words in a "using your router table" book!

[timsawyer]

Terrific video -- thorough explanation (but no extraneous gabbing), and quality editing. And just about the time I was thinking "I wonder if..." you would explain that, and when I was wishing for a close-up of the routing, there it would be! I'm about to build a table (without a jointer) and needed a really good method for jointing. This is just what the doctor ordered! Liked and subscribed!

[ericschwartz]

A very helpful tutorial. Thank you. I was trying to joint a long edge and kept having a scalloped-out area at the end as the end of the edge passed by the router bit. I had assumed it was because I had setup the infeed fence incorrectly. I was able to eliminate the scallop by angling the leading edge of the infeed fence back a bit. But now I realize the scallop was caused by not enough pressure on the outfeed side of the work piece. The setting back of the infeed fence was coincidental. Your video is the first to clearly state the importance of the correct hand pressure on the outfeed side.

[theopiner]

This has been quite helpful. I lack the shop space for tools with their own stands, so I am exclusively table-top. This will work great with my table-top router table. Thanks for sharing.

[syn]

Really enjoyed this and learned a very useful technique..especially since I don’t have access to a jointer or table saw. A table router I do have so this was perfect for me! Thank you.

[RunningCordoroy]

kick ass video demonstration. I built a router table and fence today and tried this out. Works beautifully! Subscribed.

[frankjahrling]

Great video - answered lots of questions I had.
For 89 cents, you could buy a self-stick vinyl tile and cut it to size. Then paste on the outfence.
Less than 1/8" thick, I would guess. Perfect for that touch-up jointing.

[tjscliving]

Your videos are very helpful.. I always learn something new.

[jasonedward]

I know this was made awhile ago but thanks that’s a really great video and very informative!

[carmonacrafts]

Great video brother I bought a cheap little router table at a garage sale that cost me about $20 and it came with the router attached to the bottom but it does not have an adjustable fence the fence on mine is adjustable but it's one solid piece so I was thinking about doing the same exact thing I just seen in this video!! Now I'm a little more confident I can pull this off after watching this 👍👍👍👌

[rudyswoodwork]

I just got same router table.. thank you for sharing this..

[ziggydog]

Really good video, very well presented. Will have to give this one a go. Thanks again from across the lake in the UK.

[lodgeblog]

Nice one Kenny; simple, clear and effective.

[timjerome]

Great demonstration Kenny, thanks! Now i eliminated my snipe problem.