The jointer outfeed table must be set to the same height as which part of the jointer?

• A. outfeed roller
• B. fence
• C. jointer knives
• D. infeed table

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that the outfeed table serves as the exit reference surface for the board. It must be set to the same height as the cutter head knives. When the outfeed table matches the knives, the board rides smoothly off the cutters and exits flat, giving a consistent final surface. If the outfeed table were higher or lower than the knives, you’d risk snipe or an uneven edge as the board transitions from feed to exit.

The fence and infeed table influence guiding and depth of cut, but they do not define the exit reference height. The outfeed table should align with the knives, not the fence or rollers.