| 31. | A : A jointer is a machine which flattens the face and edge of boards.
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| 32. | But it would be difficult to live with a 6-or 8-inch jointer.
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| 33. | Make no mistake about it; jointing is the least of the work a jointer does.
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| 34. | What you want a stationary power jointer for is to flatten one face of a board.
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| 35. | Of course, all that can be done with the 22-inch jointer, too.
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| 36. | Finally, to answer the primary question, you want the widest jointer you can afford.
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| 37. | What are alternatives to a jointer?
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| 38. | It will be necessary to purchase a jointer plane, the biggest of all bench planes.
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| 39. | Put the board on the jointer bed so you'll be cutting with the grain.
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| 40. | Q : " What is the'best bang for the buck'jointer plane?
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