I've never tried a jointer to be honest. One of the many uses of the plane is taking out the gaps where bought wood's planed edges don't quite line up. I was a

I've never tried a jointer to be honest. One of the many uses of the plane is taking out the gaps where bought wood's planed edges don't quite line up. I was a little unreasonable suggesting people could get away with only one plane though! I make quite a lot of furniture from scrap or salvage - that's quite fun.