Jokerman
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Anyone any comments about using using a jointer to edge plane some MDF and Chipboard?
Yes or No
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Mcluma
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I have never done it, but i will believe that it will not work
so the answer in my opinion is no
so the answer in my opinion is no
MikeW
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Like Jason says...be prepared to sharpen the blades before, possibly during and for sure afterwards before you do any lumber.
If you do use a router, be prepared to either resharpen it also after use (I use those small DMT diamond hones on mine) or use a used bit that you don't care about.
If you do use a router, be prepared to either resharpen it also after use (I use those small DMT diamond hones on mine) or use a used bit that you don't care about.
Chris Knight
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It's just not worth messing up P/T blades for this job. Use a handplane. It takes no time at all and the blade is easily sharpened
Alf
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Jointer? I thought he meant a hand plane. 
I need to get out more...
Cheers, Alf
I need to get out more...Cheers, Alf
Jokerman
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Confirmed what I thought but with so much wisdom around might as well check it out. Back to the router!
Cheers people
Cheers people
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Anonymous
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If I have to joint any man made stuff I use the planer with the fence as far back as it will go so that it doesn't ruin the knives anywhere bar the far end. I can then bring the fence forward slightly when I need to work timber.
MikeW
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Good tip, Andy.
I do the same thing if I know I will have need of the jointer before I get around to changing the blades out (I've got 3 sets) or sharpening those in the machine.
I do the same thing if I know I will have need of the jointer before I get around to changing the blades out (I've got 3 sets) or sharpening those in the machine.
Chris Knight
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Andy,
Your tip will work perfectly as described of course but I guess it depends on your work patterns whether it's suitable for any particular person. A pro cabinet maker friend of mine who (admittedly) has a 20 inch planer, likes to keep the first couple of inches nearest the fence pristine for jointing door edges and the like. So whenever I beg the use of his machine, I am reduced to 18 inches Actually, I think it's the ten feet of infeed/outfeed table that I am most envious of!
Your tip will work perfectly as described of course but I guess it depends on your work patterns whether it's suitable for any particular person. A pro cabinet maker friend of mine who (admittedly) has a 20 inch planer, likes to keep the first couple of inches nearest the fence pristine for jointing door edges and the like. So whenever I beg the use of his machine, I am reduced to 18 inches
Actually, I think it's the ten feet of infeed/outfeed table that I am most envious of!
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Anonymous
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well if you're going to boast!!! :lol:
Andy
