My "newest" acquisition

That does look like one heavy duty jointer. Good save!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

yes sir, gotta love those auctions!

-- Tom, Central New York

That thing’s worth $10 for scrap. Good find.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Brian,

That is a nice save. For $10.00 you can’t lose.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I hear ya Brian, I have a old Rockwell / Delta 37-290 4” jointer that is complete with the original stand, dust chute and motor, all in good condition. I have had it for sale here locally for $135 for a long time, personally I think it’s worth more and may just keep it. Delta sells a cheesy lookin 6” benchtop jointer JT160 with no stand and only is a two blade cutter for over $200. It boggles my mind as to what people are thinking sometimes.

-- If you can't find the time to do it properly, how will you find the time to fix it ?

I hear you,

I haved been FORCED to rescue sooo many tools in the past too :)

The wife never understands though – LOL

-- Keep your tools sharp, your mind sharper and the coffee hot

After reading this, I have decided to open up the Thuan Orphanage for Discarded Tools. I will help with the effort. :)

-- Thuan

Speaking of unloved tools. I see radial arm saws all the time for 1-2 hundred. I got one a couple years ago for $80 at an auction. It’s not perfect but I’m not either. I don’t like to rip with it but it’s terrific for crosscutting.

I have one just like it, I got at a flea market for 25 bucks Its a great lil joiner

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/