I'm looking at the Rikon Model 20-110 6" delux jointer

Ya got me…..

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I had a Delta 6” “Professional” jointer a few years back which I had to sell before moving. Didn;t get to use it much, but I can tell you it had not one but TWO warped fences, when you count the replacement they sent. The experience really put me off the brand.

I looked at the Rikon you’re talking about around a year ago when Woodcraft was having a promotion on them. Seeing it in the store, it’s quality didn’t really impress me. I ended up getting a Powermatic. More in the Rikon price range though, have you looked at any of the Grizzly jointers? I’m not specifically knowledgeable with their line of jointers, but I recently got a Griz G0457 14’’ bandsaw, I’ve been very impressed with the quality.

These 3 look like they have potential:

G0452

G0604X

G0452Z

I’m sure you can dig up a review which includes some or all of them.

Good luck

Dan

I have the grizzly 6”. It’s a good machine. My experience with the 6” jointer: It’s not big enough to do anything. I suggest getting a bigger one if you are going to spend the money. But, I know space is an issue so I understand.

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When I was looking to buy my 2nd jointer, I was fully planning to get another 6”, but so many people told me they regretted not getting an 8” that I stretched & went for the larger size. I haven’t regretted it, but of course if all you can fit is a 6, you’re limited to that.

Dan

I had the Rikon for a while and never was satisfied with it. IMO the quality was lacking and the locking cutterhead was a joke. There was so much play in it, that you couldnt keep it still without some type of shim. Hope this helps.

Larry

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Larry, you’re the man! You gave me the information I need. Thanks a lot.
I hope I can answer one of your questions to the same satifaction.

It looks like the quality is slipping across most of the brands. The good ones keep getting more
expensive and the poor qualify hold their price. I own several grizzly machines including the
G1023Z table saw. I may have go the grizzly route, I am reluctant because I have expierence
with their spotty quality.

Thanks a bunch, your buddy.
TheHarr

-- The wood is good.