can this be used as a jointer? i want to glue two pieces of wood together and make sure that it is seamless and even.
1046192
A jointer is dead on accurate versus "pretty accurate". This is an adequate planer and with work piece clamped to enable right angle passes, could make adequate flat passes over both pieces. The planer is great at planning up to its width.
1046193
It's difficult. It might be possible with practice and lots of patience. Don't get me wrong, its a very good tool. But it's primary purpose is to shave off, not to level.
1046194
Not with any practicality. Being a handheld tool, there's too much movement introduced by the user. A stationary jointer with a 6 in width and a 42 in bed would be a good place to start. They can be picked up used for $150-$200 and on up from there as size (and horsepower increases). This type of jointer is really good as a framing tool to take some of the crown out of studs and ceiling joists. With a little care, you can do much better than this too joining for glue-ups using a table saw with a good blade. The length of the fence makes all the difference.
1046195
It can be used to knock off the high spots if you are very careful, but it won't come even close to what a real jointer would do for you. On the other hand, if the seam doesn't have to be furniture quality, it should do nicely.
1273628
William, I am not sure i understand your question. Are you asking what screws you would use to put different thickness pieces of wood together?
695516
You need to reference two surfaces at 90 degrees to each other to conduct jointing activity. If you build a jig at a perfect 90 degrees, yes you could actually joint edges. However, I'm not sure this machine will hold up to those thick maple boards. Buy a good "glue-line" rip blade for your table saw. The blade will cost about as much as this machine.
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I would not glue the pieces together, period. They do not separate. The metal "spine" makes separation virtually impossible. Plus, if you ever want to do a dismantle of the model you are up that proverbial "creek!"
1944739
Yes, I would think that you could because you don't glue the pieces together. But they are fairly small pieces so just be careful not to lose any.
85733
You could but it would be an unnecessary expense-this is a high end $$ product that is great for intended uses but you would do better to get wood filler, much less money and easier to work with as far as that goes
1869666
I would think an ordinary glue stick would be just fine. What I was using them for didn't require that they be glued together.
833436
Not really. This is for finesse work where you need to do something delicate - undercut a door jamb, for instance. For lumber, either a circular saw or a chop saw, depending upon you exact application.
1590221
No stupid questions --- only stupid answers! Yes, in theory this could be used with one of those simple wood miter boxes. One would need clamps or some other way to secure the workpiece to a table as this saw usually requires two hands to make a nice cut.
1911854
Its designed not to bond. You can use it to make a mold of a pvc object without fear of adhesion. What are you trying to do specifically? I may be able to further assist.
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Yes you can. I have a jointer, so I never really thought about it. I suppose you could use a straight router bit and bring the outfeed forward enough to compensate for the material you removed. I would certainly take it down in very small bites.
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I do not think so, although we have never used the hot glue for that purpose. With my experience I would say no. I think you would need a specific bonding agent that clearly states it can used for wood and cement. We do use an "epoxy" that bonds extremely well and states it will bond wood, concrete, and other hard to bond materials. It is a 2 part mixture that bonds wood extremely well once mixed according to directions.
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Absolutely. I used it a few weeks ago for bonding two pieces of fabric together. The seam will be a bit stiff though, FYI. Not any worse then any other glue gun, but I wouldn't recommend it for light flowy fabric.
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Hello J. I have only used it for my table saw. I don't see why you couldn't fashion something for the jointer.. This jig fits in a miter slot so it's well suited for table saw. Get your self a dial indicator and make one. This jig is awesome for tuning up the table saw. You might keep looking for jointer alignment.
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If money were no object then I'd probably go for something more like a Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw (or something along those lines). But for the price this is probably as good as it gets. But I wouldn't say its "ideal" for joinery ...however I use mine for making dovetails and box joints ... and it does a good job.
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you should only need one, if you're joining together 2 pieces of wood at one time as long as it stays secure it should be just fine. make your joint as secure as possible. Then just move on to the next one
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there is nothing wrong with the tool however, gluing a bunch of 2x4's 2x6' etc. together will only work for a few weeks . These boards will shrink and generate a huge amount of splits and gaps as they WILL shrink..., can't be avoided. Plywood over boards is a better idea.