true edge

[Paul]

I do not have access to a jointer. I need to true the edge of rough sawn lumber. Can this be done somehow on a table saw? If so how do I build a jig to accomplish this? Paul

[Preston Andreas]

Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood 8' long by about 8" wide. Put a 1x2 fence along one edge. Put the rough sawn board against the fence (concave side to the fence) and clamp it down. I use toggle clamps that are attached to the fence. You run the fence side against the table saw fence and straighten one edge of the rough sawn lumber.

Preston

[KYHighlander]

there are also available at woodcraft and others a set of clamps called jointer clamps for this purpose.

[Pat Barber]

[Lowell Holmes]

I plane an edge straight with a #7 plane and run that side against the fence.