jointer revisited #1: old tool , old guy , new idea ! and safe .

This is a cool idea and really extends the use of the jointer for you. Those exposed spinning knives scare me though. Please be careful. You couldn’t still have the protection swivel plate on?

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Really outside the box my man.

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can;t find the plate ,
will get one from grizzley soon ,
or make one ,
again gravity will help with that .

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

thats a great idea for edge jointing!

But for face jointing this seems a bit risky as you have to put a TON of pressure against the jointer bed whereas in normal operating position gravity would help a bit. and those exposed spinning cutting metals also would freak me out too.

you should really talk to Kent about replacing this with Tiger Maple and Ebony though ;)

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good details and idea my friend, now you are having fun in the shop too

-- James, Bluffton, IN

thanks purp,
i got a 8” long bed jointer for face work !
this one is striktly for edging .

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

that makes more sense patron… excellent idea…

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Wow….when I first saw the picture I was like “What the heck..is he holding the camera sideways” Lol….man thats some “Creative” thinking for sure…but very nice !!!...but like already said, be careful with those blades until you get a guard.

-- Don S.E. OK

Never thought of mounting a jointer on it’s side. I’ve got an old sears 6” guy. Thay could be used for that purpose.

A cool idea.

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Outside the box is putting it mildly, but with the results you’ve displayed in your work, I’m with you Patron.
I’m glad I’ve subscribed to your blog. I’ve learned a lot already.
Mind those fingers my friend.

-- Eric

All this time we thought you were just another pretty face!!!!!!!! Very smart work around for those long boards you plane.

Rick

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still got all 10 ,
and im almost as pretty as the guy in the mirror !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Hey David
This set up would work really well in a weight less atmosphere did you steal this idea from NASA. LOL
This is one original Idea guy well done .

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Your brain works different than the rest of us! That is meant as a complement Patron!
Nice job but get that guard on ASAP. Your students (we lumberjocks) can’t afford to have you MIA!

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Thats a very clever idea! i wish i had a spare jointer :-)

seriously, my only near accident so far was with edge jointing big board (for my rustic outdoor table). luckily, my hand touched the part of the jointer arbor that had no knives. could have been much worse, just got a scratch. with this setup it would have been a much simpler procedure. you just can’t maneuver 30kg board on your own and stay safe. also, i bet you will get much cleaner edges, as the jointer fences are not that wide and the long heavy board wobble.

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