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09-23-2014 07:42 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: question I’m in the market for a benchtop jointer, and saw this posting on Craigslist: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/tls/4647981473.html. Does this seem like a good deal? I was thinking of offering $250 and hoping to land around $300, although I don’t think $350 is totally unreasonable. I’ve seen other JJ-6’s sell for $200-$300 but I’m willing to pay more if this one has good sharp blades and is set up to go right away. Alternatively, can anyone recommend a decent 6” (or bigger) benchtop jointer in the $200-$500 price range? I’ve been checking out the Delta 37-071, Steel City 40610GH, and Porter-Cable PC160JTR. The Amazon reviews for these machines are kind of helpful, but I don’t really know what I should be looking for. I have no experience setting up or using a jointer, but now that I have a large amount of roughcut stock I think it’s time for me to dive in. Edit: Or, if anyone sees another good deal on the Minneapolis Craigslist I’m all ears. It does need to be a benchtop model, because my shop is 11×17 and I don’t have space for a big standalone machine. -- Dan in Minneapolis, woodworking since 11/11. |
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#1 posted 09-23-2014 07:45 PM |
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#2 posted 09-23-2014 07:47 PM |
I was looking at that but I’m worried I won’t have room. I edited my original post to include the details about my shop size just before you posted. I did email the seller to ask if I could look at it, though. -- Dan in Minneapolis, woodworking since 11/11. |
#3 posted 09-23-2014 07:54 PM |
http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/3430 If an aluminum jointer table is not anodized it Many smaller 6” iron jointers with a 30” table only |
#4 posted 09-23-2014 07:56 PM |
Loren, considering you haven’t posted a single sentence you’re surprisingly helpful ;-). I did check out that review, and the Steel City looks like a decent machine but it has some bad reviews on Amazon compared to the P-C. Edit: I see you added an actual sentence – and a helpful one. Thanks for the tip re: aluminum tables. -- Dan in Minneapolis, woodworking since 11/11. |
#5 posted 09-23-2014 08:33 PM |
The portable jointers aren’t going to be in the same class as a stationary jointer. All will be very loud, all will be short, light, and a bit sloppy, which inevitably will get some bad reviews, especially if the author has been exposed to larger jointers. A portable is better than none, but if there’s any way possible, I’d encourage you to see if you can figure out a way to make a stationary jointer fit. -- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.... |
#6 posted 09-24-2014 02:10 AM |
The Delta looks cast iron to me, the description says cast iron; where is the aluminum comment coming from? -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
#7 posted 09-24-2014 02:36 AM |
ADHan is also looking at steel city 40610GH with Aluminum bed. -- Ken from Ontario, Canada |
#8 posted 09-24-2014 02:59 AM |
The 40610GH is a granite bed, Delta is iron, Jet is iron, not sure about the PC. Initially I thought he meant to say “fence” instead of “table” except he followed it with a comment about the Delta table. Maybe he meant fence. Doesn’t matter I guess. -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
#9 posted 09-24-2014 03:27 AM |
Unless your made of money, buy the stationary $150 jointer and find room for it. Spend the rest of the money elsewhere. I have that same Delta jointer, it’s not very long. -- Nicholas |
#10 posted 09-24-2014 03:43 AM |
The Delta’s gone but I’m checking out the Jet tomorrow. What do you think is a reasonable price for it? Is $350 too much, or if he won’t negotiate should I take it? -- Dan in Minneapolis, woodworking since 11/11. |
#11 posted 09-24-2014 03:46 AM |
I have an older model( Grey) Ridgid jointer and often find the table/ bed too short,but it is considered average size for a 6” jointer,can’t imagine a bench top short bed type would be much fun to use. -- Ken from Ontario, Canada |
#12 posted 09-24-2014 03:56 AM |
Considering that there are others on the market for $200… http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/tls/4649602543.html I had to put $40 bearings, and then upgraded the motor (another $40) on my $150 Delta before I was happy with it. I’d say over $250 would be too much, under $200 then expect it to need repairs. -- Nicholas |
#13 posted 09-24-2014 04:33 AM |
Considering you can get a brand new Grizzly for $455 (plus shipping, but there seems to be 10% off coupon codes floating around these forums), I would hold off on the Jet. Also, I can’t imagine it takes up all that more room than that Jet. |
#14 posted 09-24-2014 05:02 AM |
I had a benchtop Delta jointer for awhile. It had If you’re looking at new, it’s basically all coming |
#15 posted 09-24-2014 02:15 PM |
What do you think a reasonable price would be for a Craftsman 113-20651 with a resurfaced bed? I’ve got a friend who’s willing to trade one for some of my hardwood slabs. Apparently the bed got cracked but he had a new one fabricated, and it’s been tuned/calibrated and has pretty much new knives. The problem is, it’s so old that I’m having a hard time finding information on it – such as fair market value, and also whether I can still get knives for it. Anyone know anything about this machine? It isn’t a benchtop model, but I suppose I can find a place for it somewhere in my shop or garage. Considering the consensus against benchtop jointers – and the fact that I’ll probably be working with longer slabs – I’m leaning towards this option. Thanks! -- Dan in Minneapolis, woodworking since 11/11. |
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