UPDATE: DVD Giveaway: Jointer and Planer Secrets by Hendrik Varju

By Betsy Engel Aug 03, 2009

Jointer and Planer Secrets by Hendrik Varju.
Passion for Wood, 2007.
$64.95 Canadian; 2 DVD set; 4 hrs, 38 mins.

Coming in at a little over 4 hrs, Jointer and Planer Secrets by Hendrik Varju, covers a lot of material. Starting with a discussion on safety, the DVD goes on to explain the difference between a jointer and a planer. And then after 12 more chapters, filmed mostly in real time, you’ll learn everything from milling lumber to glue-ups. In fact, the glue-up chapter is filmed without stopping the camera, so nothing is skipped or glossed over. The entire DVD set is not heavily edited so the details are included. Varju says he covers the what, the how and the why so you’ll understand and remember the processes.

Here’s a link to read a more thorough review by our managing editor, Mark Schofield.

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hypnos | Jul 26, 2009 05:21pm | #1
Sign me up!
baudi | Jul 26, 2009 06:00pm | #2
Count me in!
hondo | Jul 26, 2009 07:03pm | #3
I really enjoy Hendrik's presentation style. Hope I'm a winner!
granite36 | Jul 26, 2009 07:11pm | #4
I'd like to learn more about these tools. Hope I win!
nznix | Jul 26, 2009 09:27pm | #5
This would be a great addition to any library - especially mine
XForester | Jul 26, 2009 09:52pm | #6
Sign me up too!!!
hiposner | Jul 26, 2009 10:17pm | #7
Looks like a great video. I am a woodshop teacher and I would love to place it in my highschool / community college woodshop library. Thank you, Hillel Posner
gmoney | Jul 26, 2009 11:12pm | #8
I can appreciate a good dvd!
Dave_Dockstader | Jul 27, 2009 12:32am | #9
As my woodworking club's librarian, I would love to get this for our library.
JLYoung | Jul 27, 2009 01:36am | #10
Hendrik is da man! I'd love to have a copy of his DVD.
dancrave | Jul 27, 2009 01:39am | #11
I'm not sure what a jointer or a planer does (or even what a dvd is,) but man I hope i win!

by the way, what is a giveaway?
Brint | Jul 27, 2009 02:09am | #12
I'd love to get the video instruction.
Tyblack | Jul 27, 2009 02:31am | #13
Me too.
swhitney | Jul 27, 2009 03:27am | #14
Looks like a nice DVD. I listen to Hendrik on Matt's Basement Workshop podcast.
Beckum | Jul 27, 2009 03:38am | #15
Always looking for tips and such!
rgdaniel | Jul 27, 2009 05:00am | #16
My fellow Canadian does good work, I would love to get this DVD.
sjdickey | Jul 27, 2009 05:37am | #17
Being new to woodworking am always looking to learn more and from those with the mad skills.
skandic | Jul 27, 2009 11:24am | #18
i'll try.
GoYouSalukis | Jul 27, 2009 01:01pm | #19
4 Hours on Jointers/Planers? Not sure the wife will enjoy, but I can't wait!
JaredEgg | Jul 27, 2009 01:44pm | #20
Looks like a great skill building book! Thanks.
bko | Jul 27, 2009 01:56pm | #21
Count me in too!
slydogx | Jul 27, 2009 03:35pm | #22
I'm in
Jon_Hartford | Jul 27, 2009 04:47pm | #23
Jon_Hartford | Jul 27, 2009 04:47pm | #24
Jon_Hartford | Jul 27, 2009 04:47pm | #25
Sounds good!
jjoiner62 | Jul 27, 2009 08:50pm | #26
I'd love to get a copy. Count me in.
Jeff
ocean8535 | Jul 28, 2009 07:34am | #27
I want to know all the jointer and planer secrets!
jedgberi | Jul 28, 2009 05:58pm | #28
Pick Me!!!!!
jldevries | Jul 28, 2009 09:29pm | #29
winner?
slydogx | Jul 29, 2009 01:47am | #30
Need this one!
sebrantley | Jul 30, 2009 01:10am | #31
I have a joiner and a planer and have used both seldom. Maybe
the DVD will help me use them more.
nu2wood | Jul 30, 2009 03:12am | #32
Just bought a planer and have read his stuff, winning would be awesome!
Henning | Jul 30, 2009 06:48pm | #33
Hi,

I hope to see many great ways to handle snipe - struggling with snipe on my JET combo machine.

-LHT-
gclarke.indy | Jul 31, 2009 01:42am | #34
This is definitey the DVD for me.
DWats | Jul 31, 2009 09:43am | #35
Oh yeah, I love it. This is the best way to store info without taking up so much space.
TotalNovice | Jul 31, 2009 11:03am | #36
Everyone's a winner baby!!
rctalmage | Jul 31, 2009 11:32am | #37
Recently purchased a jointer and cannot get a straight edge joint. I can really use some help. Thanks for a great opportunity.
jjmurray | Jul 31, 2009 12:23pm | #38
It would be nice to win the DVD
wilderness1989 | Jul 31, 2009 12:47pm | #39
I want it....PLEASE?
JohnOSeattle | Jul 31, 2009 02:18pm | #40
Always looking to learn
jcwnr | Jul 31, 2009 03:33pm | #41
I'm tossing my hat into the ring.
Sunnyvale | Jul 31, 2009 05:30pm | #42
My husband would enjoy this, he loves woodworking
dglitter | Jul 31, 2009 09:39pm | #43
My husband will love this-thank you!
sunnyview99 | Aug 01, 2009 01:26am | #44
Thanks for the giveaway!
sfyates | Aug 01, 2009 02:33am | #45
I'd really like to learn from this DVD. I know a little about planing wood Nothing about glues or glueing. I need to learn to mill lumbar.
Capella | Aug 01, 2009 04:47am | #46
This DVD is just what I need! Pick ME!!!
BUILDERS695 | Aug 01, 2009 08:58pm | #47
Thanks. This would be great
Bubba412 | Aug 01, 2009 10:51pm | #48
I still have a little problem with jointery. This would be a great addition to my shop.
paryjeja | Aug 02, 2009 10:54pm | #49
I would love to have this for my workshop.
juau4 | Aug 03, 2009 03:45am | #50
Always room to improve...with expert help!
Ziggywag | Aug 03, 2009 12:23pm | #51
This would be perfect for my husband
like2play444 | Aug 03, 2009 04:34pm | #52
We're reading books trying to learn for a new project we would like to do. The video sure would be a better learning tool.
Ardy22 | Aug 03, 2009 08:16pm | #53
I love doing woodwork and always looking for useful tips
saxoman | Aug 03, 2009 08:40pm | #54
Please count me in!
lsteed | Aug 06, 2009 12:54am | #55
Would love to have this book- please sign me up for this draw... Thanks
lsteed | Aug 06, 2009 12:57am | #56
I didn't notice they changed it from a book draw to a video draw -so -sign me up for the video then ... looks like a very informative dvd! Thanks
eoinsgaff | Aug 06, 2009 10:05am | #57
Hey there, I'd like to be included in this draw. Cheers...
eoinsgaff | Aug 06, 2009 10:07am | #58
Ah, I'm too late I think. How bad?
flcracker | Aug 12, 2009 07:05am | #59
I havent seen much on joiner safty, and since I am determained to die with all my fingers I would like to see this video.
EdDeep | Aug 26, 2009 01:51pm | #60
I think it will help make Xmas gifts for my grandchildren. If not, I will learn!

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