Get the most out of your jointer (webinar video)
In this webinar recording, David Bedrosian covers the essentials of using a jointer, from setup to real-world milling techniques.
Jointers & Planers
Canadian Woodworking offers detailed product profiles and hands‑on reviews of jointers and planers, helping you choose machines that deliver flat, square, and consistent stock.
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The compact design and powerful motor combined with the carbide cutters make this a great planer for the small shop.
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Flat and straight, with ease
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The Laguna PX12 has some great features and would be a great addition to any small shop. It has lots of power and produces a smooth finish quickly on any wood.
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King Canada 6″ benchtop jointer with helical cutterhead
A great combination of performance, precision, portability and price.
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Also called lunchbox planers, a benchtop thickness planer is a cost effective way to machine lumber to final thickness.
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Get the Most Out Of Your Jointer. Jointers are available in benchtop or stationary format.
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Introduction to helical cutter heads
There are many advantages to using a helical cutter head in your planer or jointer, but they aren’t cheap. Is a helical cutter head something you should consider? Learn what the buzz is all about.
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Bells and whistles often make it hard to see what tool will perform the basic tasks being asked of it. Sort through what is and what isn’t important when buying a bench-top planer.
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Most of us have limited space in our shops, so which jointer should you choose to take up valuable real estate?
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Once you decide to try your hand at some finer woodworking, you soon realize the need for a jointer and thickness planer.
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Owning a jointer and thickness planer frees you from buying pre-milled lumber with fixed dimensions. You might want to build a project with ⅞" thick stock when only ¾" is readily available.
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The 6" jointer is a shop staple. Without it, truing rough lumber would be a burdensome chore.
