I can get what I think is a good deal on a slightly used one ($100). Don't know the model yet, guy says it is one they sell at Home Depot. Is this a good price and a reasonable jointer for a small shop for a beginning woodworker?
I can get what I think is a good deal on a slightly used one ($100). Don't know the model yet, guy says it is one they sell at Home Depot. Is this a good price and a reasonable jointer for a small shop for a beginning woodworker?
I think so. Should be plenty good for a starter jointer. Buy it, use it, and if later you decide you want to upgrade, you should easily be able to sell it and get your money back...
I have a delta x5 jointer 6 inch it works for me, I don't have much to compare it to, but it makes boards flat...
Depends if it is the benchtop version or the Floor standing one.
The benchtop ones do not have enough mass and are pretty cheaply built to be worth it in my opinion.
My first jointer was a delta X5 floorstanding one and it did a good job. I upgraded after about a year to an 8".
$100 is a good deal for a good condition one.
different critter. this is small bench-top.
that said - - hard to lose out on $100. If it is square and plumb - it works.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-12-...-071/205112293
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I'd buy it for $100. Build a heavy duty stand out of 2x4's and if necessary put a sandbag in the bottom for mass. It will last you a couple years till you're ready for better.
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Or, you could spend a little more money and get something that you will enjoy using and will last for a long time. I see older Delta 6" jointers for $150.- $200. around here.
That 1 star rated HD jointer will likely be a pain in the butt until you get rid of it just like the guy that has it now.
Mel is correct. An old cast iron machine will be of much better use. I've gotten 6" for $50 to $75. Pass on it.
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