I'm having a tough time getting my wood perfectly flat for glue-ups. I've got some clamps, a square, a circular saw, a miter saw, and a sander. Unfortunately, my budget is tight. I've spent around three hours sanding and hand planing my wood, but I still feel like I'm not making any progress. I've heard not to invest in cheap benchtop jointers and planers, but my workspace is only a tiny 6ft x 8ft shed. I'm looking for advice on how to achieve flat edges to avoid gaps when gluing my wood pieces together.
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If you're trying to glue those boards together, you really need to have flat edges. Hand planes can be a little tricky at first, but trust me, a number five Jack plane would help you joint a straight edge on those boards. Sanding isn’t reliable for this since it can leave small dips and highs that lead to gaps. Just take your time with the plane and make sure to work towards getting those edges smooth.