Thanks, what is a Biesemeyer clone? Also, can i get by with a 6"
jointer? That might fit into my budget.... any recommendations? Saw a
Ridged at Home Depot for ~$400. Would that work?
sailor wrote:
wrote:
Another noob question. Sorry! :-) Just wonderin' what most of you
guys/gals use to make mortise and tenons. Seems like this is a very
common joint for furniture construction and I'm trying to decide what
the next thing I need for my fledgling woodworking shop. I just ordered
a router and dovetail jig. Wow, it seems like a never ending inventory
for tools, LOL. I'm trying to get the essentials first. It will be a
while before I'll be able to afford a jointer and a thickness planer.
I'll probably rely on dimensioned lumber and a hand planer for now.
I've got circular saws, jig saws, a compound miter saw, a router (in
the mail, thanks Rockler), drills etc. I'll have a table saw, radial
saw, drill press and a router table in January when my dad comes to
visit ( thanks Santa). Do I need a mortiser? Any other essential tools?
Thought about a bisquit joiner might be a useful tool but it seems like
a lot of people don't use them. Any advise is welcome. Thanks!

If the table saw doesn't have a good fence, I would recommend a good
Biesemeyer clone.
Any you definitely need a jointer, if you are in the SW Florida area.
Oh yeah, I happen to have one for sale!! I find a bisquit jointer
usefull.