Q: Sometimes we will glue strips together with the individual strips being 3 to 6 inches wide. I think that with such wide pieces, we need to have a superior glue joint to avoid open joints, splitting, etc. So, I have instituted a program where, just before gluing, we joint the edges of all wide pieces to get a superior (flat, fresh) surface. Please tell me what you think of this approach?

A: This is an excellent idea. Jointing just before gluing will indeed produce the best joint possible.

The joint will be much stronger than the wood itself.