Powermatic 6" jointer value

[Timothy Zotta]

I can get a gold series Powermatic 6" jointer for $450. 1hp single phase 110v. What's the going price on these? Good deal?

[John Sanford]

Depends on whether it's American made or not. If American, then that's a good price. I paid $400 for mine a bit over 10 years ago. If not, then it's a so so price on a mustard painted generic 6" jointer, assuming it's not the long bed version that PM made. (I don't know the origin of the longbed versions.)

[Timothy Zotta]

Thanks John, it may warrant a phone call for more information regarding the. Intage. Craigslist ad was kinda vague.

[Timothy Zotta]

FYI - Its a Powermatic 54A Deluxe 6-inch Jointer with the Quick Set Knives. Does this help?

[Earl McLain]

The current 54A looks like just over $1,000 new, so you're in the right starting ballpark on the money. I like my 6" Grizzly jointer, but that 66" long bed on the 54A would be a treat by comparison to the 42" +/- what i'm using. Sounds like it may warrant a look.
earl

[Dave Cullen]

Looks like a nice machine to me...

http://www.pricescale.net/product.php?type=B000BHNC0C

About $1100 new.

[Loren Woirhaye]

$250 in my area (Los Angeles). Supply and prices vary regionally. In my area 6" jointers are common second-hand machines and sell for $75 and up. 8" jointers start at $300 with Powermatic fetching $450-$550. I know because I sold one a year or two ago. Long bed machines may fetch more and of course upgraded cutterheads are a thing.

Pay more for Powermatic if you want to. Many people will. But be aware that a 6" jointer is a straightforward machine and they all pretty much get the job done the same, even the no-name ones from Taiwan. Real industrial class machines are a different story.