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.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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 ;)

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

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 ,new mexico ,allheart

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.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

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

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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 .

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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!

-- spanky46 -- Never enough clamps...Never enough tools...Never enough time.

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.

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

thats what i’ve been thinking all these years ,i was going to get a spiral cutter , but coudn’t find a way to mount it ,
and the fence paralell was to much of a problem, i went and looked at the 6” benchtops , then i remembered that i had a grizzly out on the porch i had bought for an indian friend of mine ,well he died , and his wife sold it back to me.
and when i built my house i didn’t have the room for it . i plan on getting a spiral cutter for this one , and a guard too for now i am trying to find a 1/4” nut to complete the wood guard .
wish me luck , it could take all weekend to find it !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

i just made this , and will get some parts needed soon !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

This is a great idea. I was wondering if you were able to change the position of the support table or jointer, so you are about to use a different spot on the blades once one area of the blades gets dull?

-- - Jim, Vancouver,WA

David, that’s a great job! You are the LJ innovator!! Glad you still have all 10 digits… But I just saw the man in the mirror and you ain’t that purrty!! Bill

Patron my dear friend I have never seen this design of planer or jointer as you call them before I wish you well but please play safe.kindest regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

thats the idea ,
i still hope to have another 45 years ,
so i can get serious about
woodworking !

thank you all ,
you be safe too !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

David, I just ran across this. Very unique idea. I can see the advantage to doing this, although my first impression was it is scary looking. I guess it almost makes a shaper out of it.

Maybe I need to bring you some Bubinga. New Mexico is not that far from here.
(Another 45 years——Whoa, I’m tired just thinking about that!!!!!!!!!!!)

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

I think this problem is what inspired the uniplane.

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ccarse . although i never got to use one ,
i remember wanting one ,
when their came out .
then they just disapeared ?
my system is just for long and heavy boards ,
as normal jointing is still done one my 8” DJ 20 .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

A great idea. I’m glad I’m not working such big stock, but that sure looks like a great solution for edge jointing.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Amazing ingenuity Patron!! Neccessity is truly the mother of Invention. Just goes to show you how creative woodworkers can be when they have to get around a problem.

Great work!

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO