Need info on Delta DJ20 Jointer

Do a search on YouTube you will find some being disassembled to restore.

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Can you break it into the base and jointer portions then rope it to a handtruck? (serious question, maybe a dumb one though, not sure of the weight distribution.) Once disassembled, will it require adjusting the tables back to square, and is that a bear of a job? For those who know, is this a similar job on most of the common floor model 8” jointers (of this era?)

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+1 Best to only separate base from head, and transport as couple large pieces.

Removing tables requires major disassembly of head unit. Have to separate the head from base, after removing the fence. Flip it over, then disassemble the height adjusting mechanism and remove some bolts on bottom. Will have lots of loose parts when you get tables removed, so bring ziplock bags and marker to labels things.

Here is blog by person who asked same question: https://www.lumberjocks.com/Sarit/blog/27605

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You should be able to unbolt the top from the cabinet base. Let me know if you want those eccentric bushings. I got a DJ15 that is missing them.

Agree with the Captain…separate base from head only.
I’ve moved my DJ20 twice and never attempted to dismantle the tables.
You are getting a great machine!

I’m thinking if I remove the fence assembly and take the head assembly off the base it will fit in my truck. The overall length of the head unit is 76-1/2” and the truck bed is 78”. Not sure how much the head unit weighs, probably north of 300 lbs. Leaving the tables attached is probably the smart play.
Here in Arizona we live in a 55+ community. Finding help moving it may be my biggest problem. There are a bunch of bad backs here

Here is the manual for the Grizzly G0490.

I used to have the same machine. If I recall correctly the base and top separate w/ either 4 or 6 bolts up from the bottom (inauthentic base). I’d remove the fence too and move in 3 pieces.
If u can wheel it to the truck bed you can unbolt the top and lift one side at a time and use 2×4 blocking to prop it up till you could pivot it into the truck bed yourself.

If it’s not inside of your truck, think about the weather!
Can you figure out how to keep it dry before you go get it?

See how much you can remove easily. If the head unit will be heavy,
every ounce you take off will help, including crank handles, bolts, and whatnot

I’ve moved a lot of things that I technically shouldn’t have been able to. If you
can strap it to a handtruck or dolly, and have ramps ready, that may help you
load and unload it. Maybe you could partially crate it, or attach the head to a
2×12 with some long bolts to make it easier to handle the awkward liad?

Best of luck

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