Hi Guys!
I have a Dewalt lunch box planer and an old Powermatic 6" jointer.
My question is, when I have to flatten a board wider than 6", is it better to start at the planer or rip the board to fit the jointer? I've been going the planer route, then going back to the jointer to do an edge, since I might mis-figure saw cuts/kerfs and end up with a piece too narrow.
Also, how much waste should be built in when purchasing lumber?
TIA
I have a Dewalt lunch box planer and an old Powermatic 6" jointer.
My question is, when I have to flatten a board wider than 6", is it better to start at the planer or rip the board to fit the jointer? I've been going the planer route, then going back to the jointer to do an edge, since I might mis-figure saw cuts/kerfs and end up with a piece too narrow.
Also, how much waste should be built in when purchasing lumber?
TIA