Jigsaws are an incredibly versatile tool that should be included in any toolset, whether commercial or domestic. Most models have customizable baseplates for cutting bevels and mitres, as well as the ability to make a wide range of cuts from straight crosscuts to complex curved and scrolling lines.
A planer is a method for reducing the thickness of all types of wood surfaces, whether they are large cuts of wood or simple boards for a timber deck. A wood planer would be suitable for the job’s planning. Depending on the project at hand, it can also be used to flatten and smooth wood.