Shopmade Jointer #3: Finally, I have a Jointer.

I have seen all sorts of shop made tools, but yours is the first shop made jointer I have ever seen… I’d love to see how it pans out for you in the long term…

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great job i would suggest one thing that is use some sort of push block or some such thing for safety better the block goes into the cutters than your hands. ive watched your progress from the start really nice job. make sure to get Matthias some pictures for his site bet he would like to see them.

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That’s exactly what I was going to say, Joe. You did a fantastic job, armand. I’ve never ever seen a shop-made machine like this jointer. Looks like it works great, too.

well done armand

never doubted you could do it

great solution

now for those excellent new projects

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Very nice fabrication. I like the large capacity….I can’t tell you how many times I have had to joint by hand planes because my wood was just a tad over the capacity of an 8” jointer.

You might want to put a return spring on that blade cover – keep you from mistakenly putting your hand on the cutter after making your pass.

Of course everyone will tag you for not wearing safety goggles…etc etc…. Are you planing some dust control? The floor drop is certainly not bad but some suction will keep the chips out of your cutters and keep them from marring your work.

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Wow, I’m impressed. Great job. Like mentioned above, safety glasses, push block and a spring on the blade guard and your good to go.

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Impressive build! I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical when I read that you were going to make a jointer by using the cutting head and motor from a planer, but no longer. Very nicely done. Would it be to much to ask about the overall project cost?

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way cool

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sweet!

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I think now I’ve seen it all. Awesome!

Armand, this is the most impressive shop-made tool I have ever seen. You met all the challenges and came out on top. Well done.

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impressive …. but where is the smile on last picture …...........
put the big smile on man …. you can be proud :-)
congrat´s … looking great
thank´s for sharing

take care
Dennis

If it gets the job done it’s a good deal. :) Nice work.

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That is really impressive!
So cool, and so wonderful in these days of buying new stuff all the time.
Best thoughts,
Mads

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ps i made my jointer push blocks. piece of 1×4 pine course sandpaper glued to the bottom with 3m adhesive and a verticle piece of 1×2 as a handle.

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