Reply by SnowyRiver

Like most tools, bigger is better…LOL….but like others have said, it just depends on what you are planning to do with it. I have had a 6 inch Powermatic long bed jointer for years and it has been just fine. I have a planer so for the most part I dont need the extra width. I think the length of the bed is very important and there has been many times I have been glad I had the long bed. Also, the weight helps to. A floor type jointer is much easier to use. You can always put it on a moble base.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN