All Replies on 8" Delta Jointer

Just my non-expert opinion, but I think it might be priced a bit high. I got my Delta 8” Jointer for only $525 used off of CL. Now I think I got a good deal, but mine is also in better shape than this one. Although mine is only 1.5 HP and not made in then USA. I wonder if this one really is 2 HP? But like I said, I am no expert. Maybe you could talk him down or maybe others will think it is worth it.

I don’t know where or how he arrived at the price , but it is more than I would offer him as well.
I wouldn’t even consider the stand as part of the deal, pricewise.
I only posted this for others as I already have an 8” Powermatic that I’m restoring : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Across the country CL listings of course vary, and this is a good vintage one to have, however, jointers simply don’t bring that kind of money.

Probably wasn’t $750 brand new , back in the day , especially without a stand.

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

I’d be concerned that machine would suffer an identity crisis!

-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm

What@ I only paid $9XX.00 for my long bed 8” from Grizzly. NEW

Thats some good ole iron there. I have it’s little baby brother. A 4” same vintage and that weighs a good bit. I only payed $15 for mine, so that being twice the size should only be $30 right?

-- In the end, when your life flashes before your eyes, will you like what you see?

Seems high to me.

-- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....

I agree seems high to me as well!

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,

I have a complete old 8” Delta Jointer that I would be thrilled to get anywhere near that asking price!

Len,

Throughout the years I’ve seen numerous ‘Frankenplanes’ ...this, however, is the 1st ‘Frankenplaner’ that I can remember. :-)

CL has brought to light some interesting and very collectable tools.
The paring of these to brands, albeit humorous, and most likely out of necessity, is valued as such that only the current owner can appreciate.

Thanks Len, for posting this unique chuckle.

Work Safely and have Fun. – Grandpa Len.

-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.

Funny how that Grizzly base just takes over the whole picture !
I’m tempted to send him an email and ask if the pick-up truck comes with it for that price : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

I wonder where the Grizzly jointer went?

-- It's all good, if it's wood...

I was also wondering if the Grizzly base was available for sale separately , or if this is a Hybrid unit ? LOL

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Maybe there’s a Grizzly jointer on an Delta base, to be sold next week!

-- It's all good, if it's wood...

I’ll keep an eye out for it , Barry : ) LOL

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.