The 7 Best bench jointers (2023 reviews)

We consider a bench jointer to be a worthy investment in the long run. We are here to help you choose the right one for your purposes from all the best available products in market today.

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Best Overall: Buy: Portercable bench Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For jointing boards: Buy: craftsman bench Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For Benchtop Tool: Buy: Delta bench Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For small projects: Buy: Shop Fox bench Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For shorter stock: Buy: Jet Benchtop Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For home workshop: Buy: Jet bench Jointer READ REVIEW

Best For portability: Buy: Shop Fox Infeed Table READ REVIEW

Best Overall: Portercable bench Jointer

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The look and feel of this jointers are consistent with the high quality we're used to from the rest of Portercable's lineup. As a jointer’s versatility depends on the user, you will be able to get better at the handling with every use of this tool. It is simple and straightforward to set up and operate, which is essential for beginners who may not have a lot of experience with power tools. It allows you to adjust the speed of the cutter head to match the type of wood you are working with, ensuring a smooth and accurate cut every time.

The Unit includes a 10 Amp, 120 Volt motor with a variable speed range of 6, 000 to 11, 000 RPM, and a cutting. The adjustable infeed and outfeed tables also make it easy to achieve precise cuts and smooth surfaces. The Blades are sharp and makes edge jointing a lot easier.

• Easy to set up and light enough to pick up and put away
• Set up was quick and painless
• Delivers what they promise

Best For jointing boards: craftsman bench Jointer

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Craftsman has been making great jointer for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. This benchtop jointer from craftsman does the job, and will accurately plane your wood for smaller projects. The heavy duty 10 Amp motor provides power for hard and soft woods. The jointer can be set to cut any depth from a very thin shaving to 1/8" (3.2 mm) deep. It allows a vacuum to be attached, which is a better idea.

This joiner does the trick for light duty. The Surface is very flat and cuts very smooth. The blades will do some real damage to anything that breathes if you are careless, and something you don't want to learn the hard way. This unit features a depth scale.

• Fantastic tool to have in any woodworkers shop
• Easy to assemble and to operate
• Does a clean and accurate job in no time

Best For Benchtop Tool: Delta bench Jointer

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The delta bench jointer is capable of outshining several other jointer featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It has a real cast iron fence. It has the weight of the delta jointer and to anchor the stand to the wall for stability and safety during operation. It is great for smaller items, but takes a lot of work and extra supports for larger pieces of wood. The table is flat and coplaner and once the fence is set up it stays square. The jointer is very heavy and not easy to move. It comes with less than wonderful blades. The weight of the delta jointer and to anchor the stand to the wall for stability and safety during operation.

• Nice smooth feel and a good cut
• Very sturdy and heavy, both table and fence are cast iron
• Works smoothly with regular house power
• Works well with medium to soft

Best For small projects: Shop Fox bench Jointer

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Compared with other jointer in this category, the shop fox bench jointer has a convenient design. For a bench top model this is built pretty solid. It has an outfeed table that slopes downwards towards the end. The bed (in-feed and out-feed are level), and the fence is fairly easy to square. The one thing that would be nice to have on this would be a calibrated depth of cut gauge, but that's easy enough to set up with a 2" machinist square.

It is a quality machine, all cast iron including the fence. The assembly is easy and it lines up true 90 (fence to bed) fairly easy with minimal adjustment needed out of the box. The fence is fully adjustable. It's easy to zero and adjust.

• Precision ground cast iron and very heavy
• Iron construction in a compact benchtop design
• Excellent machine for a small portable unit
• Fence and table are real solid

Best For shorter stock: Jet Benchtop Jointer

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Best part: jet benchtop jointer costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. The oversized, ergonomic knobs are extremely user friendly, helping you avoid errors caused by a slippery grip and preventing you from wasting time hunting for hard-to-see buttons or switches. The planer includes a scale and pointer that indicate the distance between the planer table and cutter head. The box pushes the knives back down to a level spot so you can tighten them down. The Jointer's fence is also light grade. It also features a feed speed of 19.5 feet per minute, so you can complete more cuts in less time.

It comes with a "jig" for setting the blades. This is a great little product for casual woodworking.

• Would save a lot of hassle in phone time
• Great size and not too heavy
• Good investment for long term

Best For home workshop: Jet bench Jointer

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The jet bench jointer is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. These easy-to-see, stable knobs provide you with maximum control at every stage in your job. It provides robust performance for a variety of cutting applications, while two high-speed steel knives make precise, smooth cuts. The planer includes a scale and pointer that indicate the distance between the planer table and cutter head. It is made from premium steel so they take and hold a sharp edge.

The oversized, ergonomic knobs are extremely user friendly, helping you avoid errors caused by a slippery grip and preventing you from wasting time hunting for hard-to-see buttons or switches. The set screws in the cutter head allow for very precise adjustment. This tool, like any of its counterparts, makes a lot of shavings and you will need to use this collection.

• Great value for 10" cutter head
• Diesent small jointer/planer for small jobs
• Accuracy and clean cuts will be much improved

Best For portability: Shop Fox Infeed Table

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The shop fox infeed table is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily purpose. If it is a table saw or a jointer, the fence is the most important part. It is designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. This unit uses the four sided small flat razor sharp blades situated in a pattern to accommodate a helical cutting effect. The assembly is easy as long as you don’t try to use the useless instructions.

The spiral cutter is a big plus. It is easy to assemble, and easy to connect to dust collection. The fence is sturdy and adjustable. It comes with a full sized detailed owners manual.

• Comparable to the feel of sharp hand plane
• Easy to set up and align, great tool
• Easy to assemble and was parallel and square right out of the box