Bill wrote:
I'd want a jointer, the table saw's companion.


Please help me understand this (newbe here). If I rip a board along a fence
on a table saw with a decent blade, I assume I'll end up with a pretty nice
cut. Will the jointer give me something "extra"?

Thanks,
Bill


A jointer will give you a straight edge to put against the fence to
start with. Ripping on the table saw will then give a uniform width.

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA