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If want to cut a piece of wood to a certain thickness, you're going to need a jointer
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As units that are meant to be bolted to a stand or a tabletop, bench jointers are simply smaller versions of table jointers. These models are great for working on smaller projects, and they won't take up much room if you have limited workspace. Bench jointers shouldn't be used to work with really thick wood, as this could cause the blade to break. |
Floor jointers are large units with a heavy base that sits directly on the floor. Manufacturers and retailers often measure this and other groups of jointers by the size of their knives. . |
This is the most common jointer design, with an enclosed stand that helps reduce noise and vibration while keeping dust out of the motor. The closed stand also adds stability and weight to the machine. |
Open stand jointers are less expensive than the closed stand models. Without the enclosed cabinet, it is easier to move around in the workshop, but it's also a bit more noisy. |
Jointer/Planer combinations are rare (planing a board is cutting it to a specific thickness while creating a flat surface), but they do exist. There are over/under combinations that use one cutter head and one table, and side-by-side combinations that operate on a single motor but have the jointing table situated next to the planer. These machines are usually bought to save space and cash. |
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