Hi all,
First let me state it's a great find to meet people who are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable like (you), the members of NC Woodworker. I'm proud to be a new member and and hopeful of learning a lot.
Every thing I have learned about woodworking, I have learned on my own. I'm sure most of you have forgotten more about woodworking than I'll ever know. To date, It's all been trial and error. I've built some amazing construction projects like decks and and fences, and other construction type projects, and have started some furniture projects just to find out I don't have the items I need to finish them. This has been an expensive learning process. I'm hoping to become more of a craftsman instead of the construction type projects I've been doing.
Several months back I purchased a 17" Grizzly Bandsaw, a floor model Grizzly Mortising Machine, and floor model Edge Sander w/wrap around table. I have three mitre type saws, a Bosch Table Saw which the stand folds down and becomes portable, and many of the other items i need.
What I didn't realize was how important a good Jointer and good Planer is. I put the cart before the horse and bought some amazing wood which requires a larger Jointer and Planer. I need a jointer at least 12" wide, and a planer at least 16"+. I've been looking at Oliver Jointers, found a Bridgewood Jointer via thread through North Carolina Woodworker, Northfield, and others like Grizzly and Jet.
Planers I have not done as much research on as I think you need the jointer in order to use the planer. I have so many questions, but figured this was my best starting point. I was hoping not to keep the cost as low as possible for a 12"+ jointer, but have come to the realization it won't be cheap. The stock I have is 10" to about 18", and one piece which is 33 1/2" wide. Thankfully that piece has already been planed. It's all mahoganny and ambrosia maple, and some walnut and cherry.
Hopefully I've provided you all with enough info, (and probably too much), about my needs. Thank you all for your type, and look forward to reading your input.
Merry Christmas, BC
First let me state it's a great find to meet people who are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable like (you), the members of NC Woodworker. I'm proud to be a new member and and hopeful of learning a lot.
Every thing I have learned about woodworking, I have learned on my own. I'm sure most of you have forgotten more about woodworking than I'll ever know. To date, It's all been trial and error. I've built some amazing construction projects like decks and and fences, and other construction type projects, and have started some furniture projects just to find out I don't have the items I need to finish them. This has been an expensive learning process. I'm hoping to become more of a craftsman instead of the construction type projects I've been doing.
Several months back I purchased a 17" Grizzly Bandsaw, a floor model Grizzly Mortising Machine, and floor model Edge Sander w/wrap around table. I have three mitre type saws, a Bosch Table Saw which the stand folds down and becomes portable, and many of the other items i need.
What I didn't realize was how important a good Jointer and good Planer is. I put the cart before the horse and bought some amazing wood which requires a larger Jointer and Planer. I need a jointer at least 12" wide, and a planer at least 16"+. I've been looking at Oliver Jointers, found a Bridgewood Jointer via thread through North Carolina Woodworker, Northfield, and others like Grizzly and Jet.
Planers I have not done as much research on as I think you need the jointer in order to use the planer. I have so many questions, but figured this was my best starting point. I was hoping not to keep the cost as low as possible for a 12"+ jointer, but have come to the realization it won't be cheap. The stock I have is 10" to about 18", and one piece which is 33 1/2" wide. Thankfully that piece has already been planed. It's all mahoganny and ambrosia maple, and some walnut and cherry.
Hopefully I've provided you all with enough info, (and probably too much), about my needs. Thank you all for your type, and look forward to reading your input.
Merry Christmas, BC