Anywhere in Boston area to get hardwood jointed for glue-ups?

Hey Blueman, Just a thought, but have considered jointing on a table saw or a router table? I don't have the descriptions in front of me but I think you could google them from this group to get a few good references. I think the latest issue of ShopNotes has an article on the table saw way to do this.

Marc (from Maryland- too far to help you)

Thanks - yes, I have considered both methods. My concern though is that the "innacuracies" in my table saw (15 year old mid-level Craftsman) and my router table (good router but cheapo table) will make these methods less than perfect...

FWIW, take the time to set up that Craftsman for proper blade alignment, put a new blade on it, and make sure your fence locks down securely and it will joint an edge ready for glue up. You don't need an expensive saw to do things, you just need the saw to be set up well. Even an expensive saw, if not properly set up will yield bad cuts. Take the time to set the saw up and it will reward you in far greater ways than just this immediate need.

blueman wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@consult.pretender:

Try New England Hardwood in Littleton. I suspect they'd rather sell you the wood, they used to do a lot of custom work though. Nice folks.

One way of doing this with your router is clamp the boards down on a flat surface with the two edges to be jointed about 1/8" apart. Then clamp a straightedge such that a 1/4" straight bit in your router will run down the middle of the boards. As you make the cut, it will take material off both boards at the same time. If you happen to waver slightly in your line, you will mirror the mistake on both sides.

Alternately, you can joint each board separately with a router and straightedge. This link shows one way.

todd