Order of operations for squaring a board. (In our shop. Different on the certification test, takes innto account initial cut.)
Get a board close to the size you need by chopping it. (Chop Saw) (I usually add an inch to final length.) (Chop Saw)
Plane to thickness. (Planer)
Joint 1 edge. (Jointer)
Rip to Width. (Table Saw)
Chop end Square. (Chop Saw)
Chop to length. (Chop Saw)
Notes:
Determine how to effectively use the material provided. 1x6 lumber is around 5-1/2" x 3/4". (Minimize waste.)
If you have small boards, add the lengths together so that they can be run through the planer. (Need at least 12" board.)
Rabbets and Dados: Determine best time to cut these in. Most of the time it is when the board is bigger so that we get a uniform dado or rabbet and we have a board that is easier to handle.
On the certification test Squaring a Board:
Plane to within 1/16” of final thickness
Joint an edge
Rip to width
Cut one end square
Cut to length
Sand to final thickness