Due to not having a table saw for a while, I’m back in hunting cheap tools mode. Down here in SW FL there’s not a lot of used stuff on Craigslist. What does come up are the older Craftsman jointers. I know nothing about how they’re built compared to current types on dovetail ways.
I pretty much have no budget (spent it on table saw) so I have to old and cheap. Years ago, I had a Jet 6” that I was satisfied with. I’d love 8”, but probably won’t find one, and can live with 6”.
Back to my question, are the older craftsman serviceable to where they work well? Or do I want to skip that design all together?