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   RSRose | Aug 04, 2002 11:25pm | #1

   POS!

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   KevinA13 | Aug 05, 2002 06:05am | #4

   What does that mean?

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   srobinson | Aug 04, 2002 11:38pm | #2

   I borrowed the jointer from a friend a few years ago.  it looks nice in the catalogs but its not all that its supposed to be.  It is all sheet metal and the tables are flimsy.  Do yourself a big favor and save a few more ducats and buy a floorstanding model.

   Steve

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   stancalow | Aug 05, 2002 12:04am | #3

   I have one.  It works OK.  I got it because I needed to conserve space.  It is limited in the size of what you can run throguh it, but I made some outfeed /infeed extensions and its OK.  If space is not an object, look for a used floor model where you can adjust both tables. 

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   dhpascoe | Aug 05, 2002 08:27pm | #5

   A good jointer is one of the most important machines in anyone's shop, unless, of course, you are a master with a hand plane.

   I'd recommend saving your sheckels and buy the full size 6" Delta jointer which is a good basic machine for $600. You'll kick yourself later for spending the $$ on an inferior, small machine

   Dave

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   quinbychris | Aug 05, 2002 08:39pm | #6

   I've used one for three years.  It works well. 

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   bill_1010 | Aug 06, 2002 01:05am | #7

   if space is a problem, find a vintage No 7 or 8 Plane.  Bailey or stanley pre WW2.

   when you think jointer think cast iron, Either with a motor or elbow power. Dont think sheet metal or stamped

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   Sancho | Aug 06, 2002 05:05am | #8

   I had one for about 5 years. It did all I needed it to do. It was a sceamer definately came in handy during the urban warfare I had with my neighbors. But I used it quite a bit. Then when I up graded to a Jet 1 hp 6 " it was like the lights shined down from heaven and i heard a angelic choir. If space is a concern by all means get it (find a good used one theyre plenty out there)  but If it is not a concern get a floor model. Dont do like I do buy a cheaper model then upgrade later ya end up losing money in the long run. ive done it twice so far. With the jointer and a HVLP. I hope thats it.. Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"

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   uncommontree | Aug 06, 2002 06:15am | #9

   Kevin.

   We have on in our work trailor . Clamped to a couple of saw horses it works good. It is no jem but it will get the job done. Just dont get to rough with it ,it is not made like its big brother. Rick.