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Do I need a planer?

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Do I need a Jointer?

I have a major project in my future doing a complete remodel of our kitchen. I will be doing raised panel doors and have a table saw, radial arm saw, router table, biscuit joiner, planer, Kreg jig etc. Do I really need a jointer if I purchase 4/4 stock that is supposedly flat on one side and one edge? I have heard of using the router table as a jointer for the panels etc. I ran into a gentleman at the woodworking show this weekend and he claimed that the jointer and the planer were the most important tools in the shop. It really got me thinking? Do I really need this monster? The jointer he recommended was a Delta DJ-20 and is around 6 Feet long and probably a couple feet wide. I feel that my shop is full now and I haven't even started to fill it with materials. There is obviously a lot of good advice on this forum and I definitely need some! Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Vern:smile:
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Correction to my Question

Thanks guys for the advice!
After I looked closer at my post for replies I realized that I had written planer instead of jointer, as I stated I already have the planer. The wife was telling me to light the grill and start cooking and I guess I got in a hurry. So most of you out there think a jointer is a necessity for a kitchen project? So I have corrected my error! Hope the cabinets go better than my typing.
Thanks again!
Vern:laughing:
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Jim,
I have decided to try and use a good glue joint blade for my panels and see if I find the results acceptable. In the past I have only used my Amana 60 tooth, I have never tried a glue joint blade. I'm leaning towards the Freud coated. I have done several projects over the years and found the results acceptable for the most part. The room a joiner would take up bothers me more than the cost especially if it's something I can get by without. I would probably never use rough cut lumber so maybe I can get by. Thanks to all for the great advice and I will let you all know how if goes. If it doesn't work out I will have a good excuse to buy a joiner.
Thanks again!
Vern:smile:
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