Is this a good deal?

[Dale In Corona]

DELTA 6" 120V VARIABLE SPEED BENCH JOINTER - $100
Craigslist listing - looks well used.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/399009381.html


Appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Dale

[LCHIEN]

that's a competant jointer, the only thing is the bed length limits your ability to make perfectly straight boards of more than about, 4' long. Easy to handle.
I used one for a few years but eventually got a floor standing model with 46" beds.

I think they used to sell for about $250 but have come down since an identical "shopmaster" tagged version JP-160 is out.
I sold mine used for $150 and it was in pretty good condition with an extra set of blades (worth about $15) and a home-made dust hose adapter.

[ragswl4]

DELTA 6" 120V VARIABLE SPEED BENCH JOINTER - $100
Craigslist listing - looks well used.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/399009381.html


Appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Dale

Before you buy check out the reviews here:http://www.amazon.com/Delta-JT160-Sh.../dp/B00006K00R

The aluminum fence on this jointer has a problem according to some of the reviews.

I owned a ShopFox 6" table top jointer with a cast iron fence and the jointer worked just ok. The biggest problem I had was that I could only comfortably joint stock 3 ft long or less and even that was a chore at times. After a year I gave up on it and sold it for $80 (Paid $199) and picked up a barely used 7" (really 6") HF floor model jointer for $100 that was barely used. After some alignment it works perfect even though the design is dated.

Unless you are really pressed for space I would recommend passing and looking or a floor model. I have seen Ridid, HF and Deltas on Craigslist for not much more than this jointer. Consider putting a floor model on a mobile base and storing it under the TS or against the wall until you need it. They don't really take much storage space. In the long run you won't reget it.

If you decide to go with the table top Delta I wouldn't pay more than $60-75 if it looks well used. Joint a board with it before you buy. If the seller says no, walk away.

[Garasaki]

I don't think I'd buy it. I'd go for something that's all cast iron.

[ragswl4]

Here is another. probably older but some of the older craftsman were good. Not mine, don't know the seller.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tls/397852016.html

[Dale In Corona]

Thanks for the replies.

The comments about considering a larger floor standing model and the condition of the fence are well taken. I just started looking and will certainly look around and do some more research before I buy anything.

ragswl4 - saw that sears model listed too... replied to the guy, we'll see if he has pics or more info about the condition and if it sounds good I might go look at it.

Not sold on anything - yet – and I definitely appreciate all the experienced and well considered advice I get on here!


Dale