Jointers

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Jointers, Benchtop Joiners, and Jointer Machines for Accurate Timber Prep Whether you're after a heavy-duty jointer machine or a compact benchtop joiner, these tools are essential for flattening timber faces and squaring edges. Jointers form the first and most critical step in preparing wood for accurate joinery. They help eliminate warps, twists, and bows in raw boards, providing a flat reference surface before using a thicknesser, table saw, or other cutting tools. Most wood jointers are built with cast-iron beds and powerful motors driving either straight blades or spiral/helical cutterheads. For smoother cuts in hardwoods and reduced tear-out, helical models—especially benchtop jointers with carbide inserts—are increasingly popular. From 6" jointers for hobbyist workshops to full-width 12" jointer planer combos for professionals, there’s a wide range to suit every need. Benchtop joiners offer portability without sacrificing performance. They're perfect for smaller spaces and DIYers working on furniture or cabinetry. Meanwhile, larger floor-standing wood joiners provide superior stability and support for long or wide stock. Features such as parallelogram tables, dust collection, and indexed depth stops enhance ease of use and repeatability. For best results, begin jointing on the concave face of your timber. Apply even pressure against the fence and table as the board passes over the cutterhead. Whether you're using a carbatec jointer, benchtop model, or industrial jointer planer, mastering this technique ensures square, true stock ready for seamless glue-ups and precise machining. FAQs What is a jointer used for in woodworking? A jointer, or wood jointer, is used to flatten one face and square one edge of a timber board, preparing it for joinery or further machining like thicknessing and cutting to width. What’s the difference between a jointer and a jointer planer? A jointer planer combo is a dual-function machine that combines a jointer (for flattening faces)