Methods for edge jointing

[Karl]

Was thinking about using my TS55 to get the boards straight and then putting a router on a sled on my guide rail and just taking 1mm of. I'd use a 1/2 router Dewalt 625EK and a thickish cutter to get the edge as smooth as poss.

Any comments?

Well, the only comments I would make is that the edge will only be as straight as the straight edge guiding it, and that you need a very sharp cutter to get a nice clean edge on the joint.

Cheers

Karl

 

[mtr1]

I have always used no7 jointer you could probably get away with a jack if under 5ft.

 

[Ironballs]

Like Karl says (and Ed) I'd take a plane over a router or saw for the final finish every time. The other thing with a hand tool is that everything happens so much more slowly, you can knack something up with a router in a blink of an eye, but a plane is much more controllable

Get a nice old 5 1/2 Record off ebay. I did