Delta JT360 jointer worth $300

oach · Nov 15, 2021

Hi All,

Local to me a guy is selling a Delta JT360 new in the box. He is asking $300 and wondering if it is worth it?

jonah · Nov 15, 2021

It's a pretty standard short bed 6" jointer. It's not sold anymore, so it's better described as "new old stock". It won't have a warranty.

It's not worth $300 IMO. They sold for around that much when they were new (at least 10 years ago IIRC).

oach · Nov 15, 2021

Thank you for your feedback. You bring up a great point about the warranty and parts.

In one picture of the box it has a price (~$390) and a date. The date is 2006. 15 years old.

What is it potentially worth? If anything?

jonah · Nov 15, 2021

I'd offer $200. That's a fair price.

bigblockyeti · Nov 16, 2021

I think they're ok jointers, the advantage of being in the box is that likely no one will have damaged anything. You can get a helical cutterhead for them. A well worn but not apparently abused one about an hour from me came up for sale for $200 with a helical cutterhead already installed, it didn't last long. The problem is most jointers in that size are just ok and have a new price tag of typically more than double what he's asking. If it will do what you need it to, the $300 price could be an ok deal, if think you'll want something bigger soon, you might be selling for $150-$200 in a few years to get it gone. Depending on your location, how well it's been photographed (even if just the box), how it's be described in the ad and what platform(s) it has been advertised on, it might not last very long.

Underdog · Nov 16, 2021

Keep in mind that it's hard to get parts for Delta stuff anymore.
The cabinet shop I worked for locally had an old Delta, and the last time I tried to get parts for it - Gib Screws - they had 8 left in the whole country, and that was it. I bought all of them and had to make do for the rest.

jonah · Nov 16, 2021

The only way you're going to get parts for something like that is aftermarket. Delta no longer sells anything it seems.

That shouldn't stop you from getting an older Delta machine, but it's something to keep in mind.

oach · Nov 16, 2021

Thank you all for your input. It sold pretty quick so it wasn't meant to be. Now to keep looking for a bandsaw and jointer.

bigblockyeti · Nov 16, 2021

If you stated where you're at, it might help to narrow down what could work for you. Here's a 6" Powermatic 053 made in Taiwan for $300.

https://asheville.craigslist.org/tls/d/brevard-jointer-planer-powermatic/7408702423.html

dbhost · Nov 16, 2021

Tool prices are stupid high at this point. If I recall, those are a standard, plain jane floor model short bed 6" jointer. Not a bad unit, just not fancy. Yeah they went for about that much 10 years ago. No warranty for sure.

Cheap benchtop models these days seem to start at $450.00

Mind you, If it were available near me, I would offer $200.00, and see if I can get it for $250.00, but I would NOT be offended, especially considering it is NOS, at paying $300.00 for it… Just don't go over that mark.

oach · Nov 16, 2021

I am located in the far west burbs of Chicago. Milwaukee and area is in reach.

ibewjon · Nov 17, 2021

I have seen several bandsaws and a jointer for sale in the area. I am south of Joliet. If you are wanting a lathe, I know of one currently for sale near Joliet. Define far west suburbs.

Delta JT360 jointer worth $300

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