"B a r r y" wrote in message
robo hippy wrote:
Also consider that your jointer is never at a perfect 90 degrees. The
way to correct for this is to alternate the cuts.

Why not just fix the tool? G

My DJ-20 rarely finds 90 degrees all by itself. Three seconds with the
6" combo square in my pocket and a twist on one lever makes it all
perfect. It's so easy that I no longer bother to fine tune the 90
degree stop.

The same can be said for all blades and miter gauges. 10 seconds of
checking can save a bunch of rework and wasted material.

Agreed ... but I still alternate cuts on the jointer when preparing stock
for panel glue-ups. It is a simple, effective way to put a proven
geometrical principle to work in my favor.

.... and I generally need all the help I can get.

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