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07-25-2018 11:39 PM |
Need opinions again. I am looking for my first jointer. I want to keep my cost to ~$500 or less and I can get by with a bench unit. I am looking at the Cutech 8 inch unit or the Jet 8 inch. Cutech is not well known and the Jet unit seems to have a lot of bad reviews regarding the in and out tables not being co-planer. I have been watching Craig’s list for the past few months but all I am seeing are 6’’ Jet units. Thanks |
15 replies so far
#1 posted 07-26-2018 12:23 AM |
Don’t settle keep looking. When I was looking for my quest jointer I had a app that alerted me on Craigslist to new posts. -- Aj |
#2 posted 07-26-2018 12:32 AM |
May be read this: -- "It's getting better..." - put this on my RIP stone! |
#3 posted 07-26-2018 12:59 AM |
I have been watching Craig’s list for the past few months but all I am seeing are 6’’ Jet units. There is a reason for that, keep looking. -- Bondo Gaposis |
#4 posted 07-26-2018 04:40 AM |
At less than $500, my suggestion would be a 6”. Better a well-functioning 6” than poor results from a cheap 8”. -- I dream of a world where a duck can cross the road and no one asks why. |
#5 posted 07-26-2018 05:47 AM |
Recently purchased the Cutech 8” with the spiral cutter head.I have a small shop, 12×14 and ideally it was the best choice for my space.It has its limitations but produces a real nice jointed board. If you the space a larger jointer would be best.Keep looking.You could always go new with a Grizzly jointer… -- Jeff,Tucson,Az. |
#6 posted 07-26-2018 01:37 PM |
Thanks torus for the links. I must have set my search filter incorrectly. As to getting a good 6 inch, that has been a real source of frustration for me. Not counting Rikon, from Wen to more expensive units, they all look like they came from the same factory even the grizzly unit looks like a copy. I was hoping someone would comment on the Jet unit. At least it is a well known brand |
#7 posted 07-26-2018 01:58 PM |
I can’t help with the jet unit but I’ve heard good reviews on the Cutech. I have a grizzly and have been very happy, although it is over your $500 budget. -- I live on caffeine, sawdust and swear words. https://timberandashdesigns.com/ |
#8 posted 07-26-2018 02:35 PM |
I used to bash Jet jointers till I found out Rich has one. I think we might friends so I don’t to lose my only friend.:) -- Aj |
#9 posted 07-26-2018 04:44 PM |
I have had my Jet 6” Jointer for almost 20 years and have had zero issues with it. -- A bad day woodworking is still better than a good day working. |
#10 posted 07-26-2018 05:08 PM |
I hate when that happens. -- A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. |
#11 posted 07-26-2018 05:10 PM |
My first jointer was a Rockwell/Delta 6” with fixed outfeed table, I picked up at a local auction for $100. It served it’s purpose as a beginner jointer and held it’s own. Learned how to sharpen jointer knives, how to set them, and how to remain patient for a more robust jointer :) The point being…do not wait for a 8” jointer. Run with a 6” (you have learning to do, after all) until (if) a 8” catches your eye later. -- The Carpenter Bee is derived from the Ancient Greek word wood-cutter "xylokopos/ξυλοκὀπος" |
#12 posted 07-26-2018 07:02 PM |
Holbs, you have a point about learning. Ok giving up on the 8” unit, anyone have any thoughts about the Rikon 6” bench jointer? Rockler has it for $450 |
#13 posted 07-26-2018 11:17 PM |
Sorry!! Forgot if I want to ask about a Rikon, I need to search first and then start a new thread. Getting lazy (and tired of flopping around on what to do). Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Charlie |
#14 posted 07-27-2018 09:20 PM |
look at the rikkon and look at the cutech. they sure look identical cept for color. |
#15 posted 07-27-2018 11:25 PM |
No. Don’t settle for a benchtop jointer. Drive to Denver. This would last you a long time: https://denver.craigslist.org/tls/d/jointer/6649560021.html This guy will be lucky to get $200: https://denver.craigslist.org/tls/d/6-rigid-jointer/6649279266.html You could pay for the gas and get this one, great value, solid machine: https://denver.craigslist.org/tls/d/jet-6-long-bed-jointer/6644823882.html -- A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. |
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