Edging lumber

[D6c]

Other than putting it back on the mill what do you use to straighten edges of dried lumber that has more curve than is practical to run over a jointer?
Love to have an edger but they seem to be pretty pricey.

[btulloh]

Back on the mill usually. If it's just 2 or 3 pieces, I fasten a straight edge to it and run through the table saw. I've used a circ saw free hand in a pinch and got a decent edge to run through the table saw.

Some people use a track saw, but I don't have one.

For me, I just pick the quickest way from  those options that get me to the finish line. If I have to do a bunch I just take a over to my sawmill.  

[Larry]

I usually adjust my jointer to remove 1/4" - 3/8" which cleans 90% of the boards on the first pass.  A few will take two passes.  If a lot of wane it will cut 1/2" just as easy.  I run a power feeder on my jointer so its pretty easy work.

I used to use a table saw sled which was not quite as fast and more walking.  With a glue line rip blade it gave good results.

I also used a worm drive circular saw with a clamp down fence and a Festool TS-55 track saw.  The circular saw was by far the worst method while the Festool was only a slight step up because of the nifty track.  Both were slow.

[btulloh]

Glad you reminded me about the edging sled. Been meaning to make one. Doesn't take long either. 

My jointer location makes it awkward to use for edging. Not enough floor space to get everything situated right. New shop planned. 

[YellowHammer]

We used to edge miles of wood on a table saw with a very long 8' fence.  Run one side, run the other side, then re run the first side.  Both sides will end up surprisingly straight.    

[busenitzcww]

We use a sliding table saw with a 10' stroke, which is super quick. Haven't messed much with longer stuff.

[firefighter ontheside]

Some I throw back on the mill and some I use my track saw.  Depends how I feel.