Hi everyone.
Just signed up on this forum where I think I can ask and receive some helpful information. So I am sure everyone has their own opinions and there are quite a few members, so I will try and keep this short.
Getting more into woodworking and its time for a jointer. I have very limited space in my basement and I mean limited. I have decided to go with a bench top for my first jointer. My main goal is to do 8" helical in the garage but that requires 220v and at this time I cant do that. So I have been eyeing the Rikon 8" benchtop for a while now. I like that it comes with a 5 year warranty but it is pricier then other ones on the market with the same width cutting. I then came across Wahuda and they now make a 10" jointer. So really my question is, the 10" complete overkill and would I have major issues trying such wide lumber on a benchtop unit, as opposed to the 8" for more control? Now the 10" is more expensive then the Rikon 8" but less of a warranty. Would love to hear peoples opinions which direction I should go in.