Hi, I am looking at trading a guy an old snowblower for a Hitachi TR12 router and an old Sears Roebuck 4" jointer with out a motor on it. I am just trying to figure out how much it would cost to out a motor on the jointer. I saw that HF has a 1/2 hp 1725 rpm motor for $99, but also have a 3/4 hp 3400rpm bench grinder for $55. Is the idea of using the bench grinder to drive the jointer a genius or horrible idea? Haven't seen anyone talk about it that I could find so thought I'd see what you guys have to say.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Joe
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Joe