Moak Jointer

What would be the advantage of having three legs?

-- "Checking for square? what madness is this! The cabinet is square because I will it to be so!" Jeremy Greiner LJ Topic#20953 2011 Feb 2

Northfield still makes one or more three-point models.

In the past Yates-American and American made 3-pointers. Oliver
had some too.

The 3-point design was the standard for larger jointers. I assume it
was because it was easier to just put it down on the ground in a
shipyard or whatever. With 3 legs the jointers always had 3 feet
on the ground.

Like Loren said, three legs means you always have 3 legs on the ground, and the unit is stable. Versus a 4 legged unit which could wobble if the floor or ground is uneven.

Also, I’m just a fan of that design. It looks good to these eyes.