Jointer Pricing - G0856

I’d say $800 is a good price for it. Will depend on your location though.

I bought my jointer (G0490X) in a similar deal – about a year old it was. The original owner kept it in perfect order and had gone through all the setup hassles (cleaning off the shipping grease etc.) If you have a good way to move it, I would go for it. (You also avoid sales tax.)

-- I intended to be a woodworker, but turned into a tool and lumber collector.

I think I will do it. Seems like a decent enough discount for a good tool.

Less than 60% of new price… that seems very fair to me provided it is in great working condition.

-- Rick - I know I am not perfect, but I will keep pressing on toward the goal of becoming all I am called to be.

I picked it up last night.
The table and fence have some rust in various spots. I am planning on getting some really fine steel wool and spending some time to get them cleaned up.

Any recommendations? Or things to avoid?

Congratulations.

Suggestions:

- Read the manual, several times.

- Use push blocks when face jointing, not fingers.

- Never ever place any heavy objects or drop lumber on top of the ‘pork chop’ blade guard on jointer.
It is made of thin die cast aluminum, supported by single rotating pin, and will bend/break easily. DAMHIK

Cheers!

-- If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all, - Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign released 1967

- Never ever place any heavy objects or drop lumber on top of the pork chop blade guard on jointer.
It is made of thin die cast aluminum, supported by single rotating pin, and will bend/break easily. DAMHIK

Nice tip. I am sure that is one I would have learned the expensive way.