I was given a 6" benchtop jointer, sans motor. I'd like to use it for some small-ish parts, table leg size and under. Can anyone tell me what size (and RPM) motor I should look for? Will a salvaged washer or dryer motor work for a while, or would that be an absolute waste of time?
FWIW, I'm not expecting fine, finished surfaces straight from the jointer; it's more about squaring up the material than anything else. I'm using hand planes to finish the surfaces, but I'm having a very difficult time keeping the edges square and the thickness consistent. This jointer is going to act as a bit of a crutch until I can bring my planing techniques up to a reasonable level.
Thanks,
Jay M