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   geedubbee | Oct 02, 2020 01:55pm | #1

   It takes some practice to guide a jointer at a true 90 degrees . Holding a square block of wood against the underside of the plane and against the face of the board during the stroke can act as a guide until you build some muscle memory.

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   john_c2 | Oct 02, 2020 02:34pm | #2

   Put both sides of the boards to be joined in the vise together. Even if the plane is slanted a lot, the complimentary angle will join together perfectly.

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   geedubbee | Oct 03, 2020 03:39pm | #3

   I have used the method John_C2 recommends. A #4 is a short plane for jointing depending on how long your material is. For 2 or 3 feet you should be fine.

   As things get longer a shorter tool can cut waves that spoil the mating surfaces using this method. Those same waves would spoil any mating surfaces ganged or not.

   I just wanted to point out something to watch out for.

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   Jkatzowitz | Oct 03, 2020 04:29pm | #4

   It's not clear in your post how you have "squared the blade". Once the blade is installed and tightened down with the lever cap you should sight down the sole of the plane, preferably against a white background, retract the blade and then slowly move it forward until you see the fine line of the edge. Then you can use the lateral adjuster to set it parallel to the sole. This technique will get you close and then you can take a couple of test passes while making a final adjustment.

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   user-7055890 | Oct 05, 2020 11:37am | #5

   Thanks for the info. I "square" the blade by sighting down until it's square by eye. I think I need to spend a little more time dialing it in with the lateral adjuster.