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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Theres a 8 inch powermatic a couple of hours from me for sale. The asking price is $950. High considering a new Grizzly is 1450. Wondered what folks thought a resonable price would be. looks like it is in good shape. Clains it was in storage for 20 plus years.
Thanks
 
#2 ·
If it's a green powermatic USA made that's been unrestored with flat tables and fence. It's in a whole different category then grizzlies machines.
So do some homework bring a reliable straight edge check for a worn table.
If you don't want to mess with wrenching on a used machine. You should take your chances with a Chinese made jointer maybe you'll get a good maybe not. :(

Good Luck
 
#7 ·
If it's a green powermatic USA made that's been unrestored with flat tables and fence. It's in a whole different category then grizzlies machines.
So do some homework bring a reliable straight edge check for a worn table.
If you don't want to mess with wrenching on a used machine. You should take your chances with a Chinese made jointer maybe you'll get a good maybe not. :(

Good Luck

- Aj2
Just out of curiosity, how do you wear out a jointer table? ................. Jerry (in Tucson)
 
#9 ·
If it's a green powermatic USA made that's been unrestored with flat tables and fence. It's in a whole different category then grizzlies machines.
So do some homework bring a reliable straight edge check for a worn table.
If you don't want to mess with wrenching on a used machine. You should take your chances with a Chinese made jointer maybe you'll get a good maybe not. :(

Good Luck

- Aj2

Just out of curiosity, how do you wear out a jointer table? ................. Jerry (in Tucson)

- Nubsnstubs
Usually with a lot of heavy use or with a power feeder. Same as wearing a hollow in a table saw top. Not very common on small 6-8" hobby sized machines.
 
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