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Perfect edges lead to perfect pieces.
A table saw is the cornerstone of most woodworking shops, and it’s well-known for making rip cuts, bevels, and crosscuts.
What many people don’t know is how versatile this tool can be with the help of jigs and sleds to enable more advanced cuts.
There are all kinds of sleds you can make for your saw, but a great one to build early in your carpentry career is a jointing sled.
Jointing is the process of flattening one edge of a board until it reaches a perfect right angle to a face, allowing tight seams and accurate fits.
However, a jointer can be an expensive tool, and one that takes up precious room.
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Building a jointer sled can save you money and space, and still get you the nice, square edges you need for quality builds.
If you don’t have the time to make a jointer sled, you can achieve the same result with nothing more than a 2- to 4-foot level.
If you haven’t worked with properly jointed wood before, it will change the way you build.
The best comparison I’ve found is when I switched from a department store guitar to a Gibson Les Paul. My woodworking improved almost overnight.
But before we get started, understand that both the level method and a DIY jointer sled will only properly joint the edge of a board that already has a flat face.
There are several methods to flatten the face of a board, including a planer sled, a router sled, or just buying pre-flattened wood... for more detail click https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-joint-wood-without-a-jointer/


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