I just finished reading through my new Tools and Shops.  Read the jointer comparison with great interest as I am getting ready to get one and am glad I waited.  This new line from Wilke Machinery, Yorkcraft, appears to be and according to the author is basically the same machine as the Delta, with rack and pinion fence and all.  I was sold on the 6″ because of price, but now looking at the 8″ Yorkie for $150 more than the Delta 6″, I may be stepping it up a notch.

One question, if you are reasonable adept at using a jointer, what is the effective maximum length of a piece of lumber that can be jointed on a 6″ machine?

Thanks

BP