Andrew Barss wrote:

Not a great analogy (though I do agree with the general point that getting
parallel edges on a jointer is a matter of some luck, and is beter left to
other toold entirely). The jointer tables, in theory anyway, provide a
reference for a straight edge. Riping on a TS without a fence doesn't give
you anything comparable.

-- Andy Bars

A straight edge is not the same as a parallel edge. You can make a
straight edge quite easily with only a plane. You can even make a
straight edge on two opposite sides of the same board. But getting them
straight AND parallel is an altogether different proposition. Do the
geometry ... without referencing the opposite edge, how will you know if
the two edges are parallel?

There IS a way ... but the jointer can't use it.

Bill
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