I have a 37-280 Delta 6" jointer that I paid $100 for, and then paid another $40 for to get new knives. The tables are not perfectly coplanar (and cannot be shimmed/adjusted), the beds are very short, but otherwise I have it cleaned up pretty well and it's serviceable.

I have the opportunity to purchase a JP0610 Ridgid 6" jointer for $200 locally. Single owner, used sparingly since 2001. Surface rust, but no pitting. I'm going to check it out in person to verify that this one DOES have coplanar tables. It is a 45 inch total length. The sale includes push blocks and an angle gauge. The knives are usable and not knicked, but I'll probably have to replace them soon.

I have no budget for a big time jointer purchase for the foreseeable future, so I feel like this is worth pulling the trigger on (and I'd resell the Delta).

Agree? Disagree? Any comments on the Ridgid jointer?

Thanks!!