I don't have a jointer. So I have three choices: doing it by hand, using the edge as it comes off the table saw, or using my router table.
I have an Incra router table and fence system and their Wonder Fence makes it extremely easy to joint edges. I have 1", 1 1/2" spiral, and 2 1/2" straight bits from Whiteside that I use. I've had very good luck using it this way. I usually only use it though if I am working on a larger project where jointing the edges by hand would be too much for me (I'm disabled) and where the tablesaw either isn't an option or I need a better joint.
"I've cut the dang thing three times and it's STILL too darn short"
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Stew Hagerty