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Post by MrToolJunkie on Dec 31, 2014 0:56:10 GMT -5
Brad - you need a jointer or will eventually need one as you expand your woodworking and processing solid wood. The jointer is mainly used to get a face of your stock flat - that is the first step of squaring timber. You can use other methods like a sled for your planer but it is not the most practical method in my opinion. I would buy the widest machine you can get - I have a 12 inch combination that works well for what I do. 16 inches would be even better. The rule of thumb is you can typically joint material twice as long as the bed length. For most furniture projects I am jointing less than 6 foot long stock so my Hammer is OK for the length of bed. Longer beds make it easier to process bigger material.
Once you get one face roughly 70% flat, you can either joint one edge square first or you can run it through the planer and alternate faces until both sides of flat and parallel. I also use a track saw to straight-line rip or have used a router if I do not use the jointer.
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Post by thedude306 on Dec 31, 2014 13:22:47 GMT -5
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Dec 31, 2014 13:48:52 GMT -5
Looks a nice solid cast machine with long beds by the looks of it. Certainly worth investigating by the looks of it
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Dec 31, 2014 14:31:31 GMT -5
That is a nice machine and I would check it out.
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Post by thedude306 on Jan 5, 2015 17:08:19 GMT -5
Well, my dad and brother are going to have a look at this jointer on Saturday (it's 600miles away) The guy is down to $800. It's an older machine and has out riggers on the tables instead of longer cast like on the new ones.
I talked to general today and I can get a helical cutter for it and with the outriggers the tables are longer then the new table, but obviously not as stout as a complete cast bed.
you the length of the top scare any of you off?
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Post by jalvis on Jan 6, 2015 11:36:47 GMT -5
Thats a long way to go just to look be carefull about not letting that effect your decision. I don't know how much a Helical head and outriggers cost but I would add that plus your fuel costs to your budget and see whats available. Do you need a helical head? I know the advantages and disadvantages but that will certainly jump the budget.
My experience with machinery is to never buy based on need but when the best deal presents itself(thats usually before you need it). Be sure your not getting the best deal currently available. Another trick for me has been to never buy any machine that can't be sold equal or better.
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Post by thedude306 on Jan 6, 2015 12:32:01 GMT -5
My brother lives in the same city, so I am just inconveniencing him! And delivery is free next time my old man comes to visit (in march) But those are important considerations. I know guys that spend $200 on fuel to save $150 on a purchase...
The outriggers are included. A new unit is a little over $2K. When I talked to him today most guys don't want it as the it doesn't have the helical head and you can buy a cheap asian NEW jointer for about the same price.
helical head is $700 (ouch)
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Post by mick on Jan 6, 2015 13:00:01 GMT -5
Jalvis they are sound words
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