Thanks for all the replies, guys. And the PMs. (I received several, I may not have replied to all, but I do appreciate them.) I'm still sort of mixed on the idea; I've heard a lot of good reasons to go without (sled, jack plane, etc.), and a couple of other tools mentioned for work (I have them), but I've also heard several replies from others that have similar neck issues and recommend sticking with electrons for the stock prep phase. I suppose I was hoping to be convinced that I didn't need it and was looking for others to agree, and now I've waded deep into the pool of "you're right back where you started." *sigh*
Well, one way or another, the jointer is going - it won't fit, and I'm not installing 220V in this garage. It will cost far more than it's worth to me, since the landlord is pretty strict about how such a thing would be accomplished. Now I just have to decide whether to get a smaller one or not. Perhaps I've been looking at it the wrong way - perhaps the question should be, "If I'm forced to have no larger than a 6" power jointer, is it worth getting it, or should I just use a sled and hand tools?" And that's where I lean away from the jointer.
Anyway, once again, thanks guys. Feel free to continue the discussion/hijacking/whatever, I'm enjoying what I'm reading, too.
Regards,
daniel
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