Jointers and Planers: How to Choose, Use and Maintain Them
The majority of woodworking projects require the use of straight  lumber with square edges. Long ago, hand planes were used to  create such an edge, but they are difficult to master without  long hours of practice and are too slow for most modern  woodworkers. Now, planers are most frequently used to produce  smooth faces on a board and to mill it to a particular  thickness, while jointers generally square the edges. Peters has  done a great job of describing the types of tools available and  their uses, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting; he also  discusses the construction of shop-made jigs and fixtures.  Numerous colorful illustrations help explain the text. The  development of relatively inexpensive bench-top models has made  these tools much more common. Public libraries serving  woodworkers should consider this title.Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.