Do you joint the face or edge first?

To get a jointed edge that's square to the face of a board, you should joint the face first. Then, with the newly jointed face against the fence (with the grain running downhill), joint one edge square with it. This gives you one flat surface as a base for further milling and a true edge for ripping.

Which face should be jointed first?

That's why it's important to joint one face first: Without a flat face to ride against the planer tables, the feed rollers simply press the board flat against the tables while the knives plane the top face. Any cup, bow, or twist springs back once the board exits the planer.

Where should you stand when jointing?

Always stand at the side of the jointer by the cutter head. All setups other than edging and facing must be approved by supervisor.

Do you Joint both sides of a board?

No, you cannot. This will make the board square, but it will NOT ensure it doesn't taper. With the jointer you can only make each corner square. You can't make the opposing faces parallel with each other.

How long of boards can you joint?

Use a pushstick and/ or pushblock, and keep your hands a safe distance from the cutterhead. Don't joint pieces shorter than about 12". Don't overreach when jointing long boards. Always wear eye and ear protection.

5 Ways to Joint a Board Without a Jointer

How do you join a 2x4 at 90 degrees?

Nail the horizontal 2x4 into the vertical 2x4 about 1/4 of the way down from the top of the vertical 2x4, so they are at a 90 degree angle. The way I've been nailing this scenario is to just nail through the vertical 2x4 at a 0 degree angle, directly into the middle of the end piece of the horizontal 2x4.

Does a jointer straighten boards?

A jointer quickly smooths and flattens the edge of a board while cutting it square to an adjacent edge. Once this is done, the board is ready to lie flat against a table saw fence or table for a straight cut.

Can I glue edge grain to face grain?

By pre-gluing the end grain, you're essentially blocking the flow away from the joint; the glue pretty much has to stay put. An end grain joint still won't be as strong as a face/side grain joint even with pre-gluing, because if you think about it, you're really gluing holes together face to face.

Why cant you use a jointer on all sides?

If you ran all 4 sides through a jointer, you would have 4 flat sides, but opposite sides wouldn't necessarily be parallel to eachother. That's why you use a jointer to square up two perpendicular sides, then use the planar opposite those sides to make the opposing sides parallel to the newly jointed surfaces.

What is the strongest wood joint?

Mortise and Tenon Woodworking Joints

One of the strongest woodworking joints is the mortise and tenon joint. This joint is simple and strong. Woodworkers have used it for many years.

What size screws 2x4 framing?

The most common screw for joining two-by-fours is hardened steel, structural, No. 9, 2 1/2 inches long with a Phillips head. Other screw types appropriate for studs are specialized and may be harder to find and more expensive.