Jointer Hold-Downs
Updated: Jan. 17, 2018Use a couple of rubber sponge floats to hold down boards on your jointer. Typically used in stucco work, sponge floats are excellent hold-downs.
Use a couple of rubber sponge floats to hold down boards on your jointer. Typically used in stucco work, sponge floats are available at home centers for about $6. They grip boards tightly, keep your hands far from the cutter head, and put a stop to vibration! Thanks to reader Clarke Green for this very useful tip.
Originally Published: January 17, 2018
