A jointer will make a real difference in how you do woodworking.
If you can get a working 6" jointer with a fence that works
and motor that goes, you'll not regret it.
All I'm saying is that if it's reasonably close, don't let that
price stop you. Offer less if you want, but just having
a jointer will open up a lot for you so if you want one,
get one now.
I think I agree Loren. Using hand planes to prepare all my wood is tiring. I still plan to do my table tops and joints with hand planes but after doing about 20 board feet for one project, I know I can cut my build in half with a jointer.
That's kind of a loaded question, depends on what you're planning on doing or if it's just something you think you might use. Looks like it could be ok for smaller projects but if you use it much, over time you'll likely want something with a longer bed and possibly wider too. At that price point you could likely recoup most of your initial investment should you decide to upgrade.
I would rather pay a few more bucks for something a little better.
Here's 3 that just came up on my craigslist. Keep an eye out you'll find better. Just my Opinion, DMS
Most of Chicago cl can go on the thread "Craigslist posters have gone nuts". 4" jointers are a dime a dozen but this is by far the best 6" deal I have ever seen. I only have $56 dollars until next week and have listed several items in an effort to raise the extra money for this. It will probably be gone before next week. I talked to the guy and he says it has new blades too.
Tiger depending on where your located I'm Chicago you're always welcome to stop by my shop in the western suburbs and use my grizzly jointer when ever I'm in the shop.
Might give you a better idea what you want. Or even save ya a few bucks if you only need to use a machine jointer every once in a while.
Paul, that is awesome. I'm on the Wisconsin border. Maybe we can work together on buying/selling tools and wood though. I can really use a hardwood dealer. Finding 2" stock is hard.
Paul, that is awesome. I m on the Wisconsin border. Maybe we can work together on buying/selling tools and wood though. I can really use a hardwood dealer. Finding 2" stock is hard.
A 6" jointer is a handy tool to have around. $95 is an ok price but I don't see a motor in the picture which could be an issue. There also does not seem to be a dust chute so the shavings are going to end up right below the cutter head.
If you decide to go forward you need to check that the infeed and outfeed tables are flat and coplanar. You will also want to check the bearings to see if you may need to replace them and the knives which may have nicks or just need sharpening.
Hey TiggerWood. It's up to you, of course, but I would still find out if it has a motor and how many HP it is. I also could swear that the table looks small, like its for a benchtop.
How about this cool Craftsman jointer? It looks like a Craftsman King Seeley which are rock solid and the stand looks pretty good and 1/2HP especially from that era should have plenty of power.
I like the old Craftsman tools. My ts is 1959, a miter box from the late 40's, and a belt sander that I believe is 1948. I believe they outperform most(unless you spend thousands).
I've seen that jointer and could swear it was a 4 1/4". I work with too much 6" stock for that. Also, a lot of people here suggest not going with the 4" and waiting to get at least a 6". I do believe that the jointer I'm looking at is a small flimsy cheap one from possibly the 80's. After looking for months, the cheapest 6" I've seen was 150, which never happens while I'm holding the cash. 8" and up cost a fortune, so that isn't going to happen anytime soon.
If none of my under priced stuff sells on CL, I guess que sera sera. If they do sell, I going there to check it out.
Just chiming in on Kettle Morraine Hardwoods. I live in the city and have driven all the way up there because their prices are that much better than anything in the city. The only cheaper prices I've seen are from a fellow lumberjock who makes lumber runs through Chicago every once in a while.
I'm working down a stack right now. Once I sell something I will be calling Kettle Morraine.
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