Edge-Jointing with a Radial Arm Saw

Demonstration on how a radial arm saw can easily and effectively be used to edge-joint boards. After making a simple jointer fence, either a molding head (with straight knives) or a regular saw blade can be used. The advantage is that wide boards can be jointed while lying flat on the table. The disadvantage is that the jointing capacity (thickness) is limited and this technique is not suitable for face-jointing. However, in combination with a planer/jointing sled, both edge- and face-jointing are possible. This is a viable option when a dedicated jointer is not available.