I'm building a dining room table and struggling to get perfectly straight edges with my jobsite table saw due to insufficient support along the fence before the blade. Since I can't accommodate a full-size jointer, I'm considering a benchtop version. I've read complaints about how they can't handle longer materials, and I'll be working with 80" stock that's about 7/8" thick and 6-8" wide. I've created a modular workbench where I could add around 4' of infeed and outfeed support. Would this additional support really improve my results?
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It's definitely going to be tough. The infeed on benchtop jointers is tricky because it only raises and lowers in tiny increments, which makes keeping your extended support perfectly aligned a challenge. However, the outfeed is easier since it doesn't move. My suggestion? Consider getting a track saw with a long track or even a circular saw set up on a track. It worked wonders for me when I was trying to joint long pieces!
Wow, I can't believe I missed that option! I already have a Kreg circular saw track. Just need an extension piece to make it long enough, but great idea!