Wood Talk #616, Should I Buy a Jointer? On today’s show, we’re talking about whether you should buy a jointer, glue-up strategies, and shop walls. Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your trusted source for quality woodworking machines and power tools. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next upgrade, they’ll help you find the right tools to power your woodworking. Use code WT2026 for 10% off regularly priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with other offers, exclusions apply. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Stephen StriblingKatherine SanbornMichael BatemanJordan NeedlesSign up for the Wood Talk Newsletter. What’s on the Bench Marc decided to go with the two-saw setup and is trying to make that happen.Matt is working at the sawmill.Shannon took a New York trip and saw expensive stuff.Kickback Chris at Lazy Gretl Wood Works follows up on the metric vs. imperial discussion and points out that relative measurements do a lot of the precision work in a project.Jonathan P. Szczepanski writes in to thank the guys for the talk and levity during a rough morning.Chris Williams suggests that someone who uses both metric and imperial in the shop should be called a hybrid woodworker.Philip writes from Northern Ireland as a proud imperial user, even though he learned metric in school and still uses metric when needed.Questions Brian asks whether he should use drywall, plywood, or something else for the walls in his new walkout basement shop.Jason asks whether he should buy a jointer, cram in a jointer/planer combo, or keep using his planer sled, track saw, and table saw workflow.Mick asks about keeping parts aligned during glue-up and how to handle squeeze-out when clamps are in the way.Links and Resources WoodcraftWood Talk NewsletterWoodcraft Events and Deals October 9 and 10, in-store Woodpeckers event: Tool demos and 15% off Woodpeckers products in-store only.In-store sweepstakes: Prizes include an Adjusta-Joint Box Joint Sled, an in-DEXABLE Miter Sled with Drop Zone, and a Woodcraft gift card. No purchase is necessary.Local Woodcraft Events and Classes Lexington, Kentucky: Free Turn-N-Learn demo, Thursday, October 8, from 4 to 6.Boise, Idaho: Woodpeckers tool demo, Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 2.Pelham, Alabama: Free Turn & Learn demonstration, Thursday, October 15, from 4 to 6.Charlotte, North Carolina: Cheese slicer and cutting board demo, Saturday, October 17, from 1 to 2.Store Classes and Events: Check your local Woodcraft store at Woodcraft.com.Contact the Show Send questions at woodtalkshow.com, find us on Instagram at @woodtalkshow, or send us a voicemail using your phone to woodtalkshow@gmail.com. You can find the guys individually on Instagram at @mattcremona, @woodwhisperer, and @renaissancewoodworker. Thanks to Todd and Margaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
