It's jointer time

[tommyt654]

Unfortunatly I recall your a little cramped for space, if thats not the case anymore heres where my money would go, http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/tls/2581606968.html Already on rollers to move around easily and can plane larger boards if necessary as well. I'm curious as to why that Ridgid jointer is so high, when they clearanced them out a yr. and a 1/2 ago I only paid $168 for mine ,but as long as were lookin at carriers heres another in Chattanooga that would be a great one as well,http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/tls/2536968449.html

[phrog]

but as long as were lookin at carriers heres another in Chattanooga that would be a great one as well,http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/tls/2536968449.html

Hey Tommy, Jusy wondering - is that about a $1 per pound?

[phrog]

Well, Herc-U-Lift or no, any mobile base that tucks away, so that the jointer sits on its own feet is the best option for stability, and the ability to stash it away under a bench / cabinet...

I do like that Ridgid jointer, and if it was a mod, or something that used to be sold and is no longer, I do recall seeing more than a few of these Ridgid Jointers fitted with the Herc-U-Lift base. I always thought it was a great idea...

Mind you, I have been using my bench top jointer now for what, 3 years I guess, and have jointed material as long as 8' with no problems. Kind of like a planer, infeed and outfeed support has been the key factor to keeping it straight. So in that regard, if you already have adjustable support stands for your table saw, you won't buy huge advantages with a longer bed planer, and shop space would be a huge advantage of a bench top machine. However, one serious sacrifice you make with a bench top machine is noise. The universal motors make a LOT of noise... For me, the space issue trumps the noise and length issues...

dbhost, Sorry if I sounded cross in my previous post. When I re-read what I had written, it came across that way to me - my apologies. As far as needing a Herc-u-lift adapter for the jointer - my bad - it is the Ridgid lathe that needs the adapter. I just looked in my Herc-u-lift instruction manual and it does not list the jointer at all as a tool with which the Herc-u-lift can be used. Adapting the two together didn't look like something that I wanted to attempt. It is probably possible but would require quite a bit of extra work.

[Cochese]

as long as were lookin at carriers

I'm not. Way overkill.

[tommyt654]

Hey Tommy, Jusy wondering - is that about a $1 per pound?

Yup or somewhere around there, how'd ya like ta unload either of those 2 beast, bet they joint well tho

[tommyt654]

I'm not. Way overkill.

You say that now, but I'm already lookin for an 8 incher to replace my 6, works way better for larger boards, I'm seriously considering that one for $700 if I can find someone to buy my 6 inch

[dbhost]

dbhost, Sorry if I sounded cross in my previous post. When I re-read what I had written, it came across that way to me - my apologies. As far as needing a Herc-u-lift adapter for the jointer - my bad - it is the Ridgid lathe that needs the adapter. I just looked in my Herc-u-lift instruction manual and it does not list the jointer at all as a tool with which the Herc-u-lift can be used. Adapting the two together didn't look like something that I wanted to attempt. It is probably possible but would require quite a bit of extra work.

Didn't take it as terse at all. I was merely trying to express the way I understood it. It is possible, and from what you guys are saying, likely the Herc is modded somehow to work with these. I have seen a few with them though...

As far as the OP goes though. I have never had a power problem with my bench top machine. If you want to buy space for a dust collector, put your jointer and planer on a flip top stand, or stacking system like mine. I must admit, I am ready to pitch the stacking system and build a flip top stand but haven't had the time...

[Cochese]

I've been there, done that with the flip top, and I didn't enjoy it. If I add about four inches to the width of my planer cart, a benchtop would fit. I may buy the Sears benchtop as a test to see if I could live with it.

As for a bigger jointer, I'd have to remove half of my tools to fit that thing in my shop. Not to mention 220v isn't an option for a long time. 110v would be a treat.

[pbui3057]

I have the 10" jet combo machine. I really like the machine and have used it with both infeed and outfeed support for longer stock. It's not a perfect machine but it does the job well and it saves on space. There are a few things that I do not like about it.

1. Dust collection is OK. I am running a delta 1 hp dust collector and it does an ok job but some chips/dust still escapes.

2. The base is light. The machine seems to be easy to top heavy and is easy to tip. I am going to build a mobile cabinet for it anyways so that won't matter.

3. Blades are ordered through jet only. There aren't any options as far as I can tell in regards to blades where as a standard 6" jointer has options on blade materials and manufacturers and prices.

I would buy this machine again. It does a good job of what I have asked it to do and it was in the right price range for my needs. I wish I could have gotten 2 separate machines but I didn't have enough space. I wish I could have gotten one of the larger combo machines but I didn't have the budget for a $1000+ machine.

[tommyt654]

"As for a bigger jointer, I'd have to remove half of my tools to fit that thing in my shop. Not to mention 220v isn't an option for a long time. 110v would be a treat".

Chris I was just joshin ya on that carrier,but if I decide to take a serious look into the one here I might see what I can do about sellin mine to ya,but I'm 2-3 months away from that decision and I think you won't want to wait that long.

[Cochese]

Appreciate the thought. But you're right, I need to make a move fairly soon. I don't get a lot done in the winter months with no heat.

Thanks for the review on the Jet. It looks interesting, but for the money I think I'll be looking elsewhere.

[toolguy1000]

I've seen more than a few in the forums, and on Craigslist fitted with the Herculift, or at least what they claim is the Herculift. From the photos it looks like the lift fitted under the TS3650 / TS3660. Was there a popular mod out there for these, or perhaps a model of the Herculift specifically for the jointer?

"Was there a popular mod out there for these, or perhaps a model of the Herculift specifically for the jointer?"

in a word...no to both. the only application of a herc-u-lift plus to a jointer i've ever seen is here:

https://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/t7710/

every time i look at that, the words "ruptured duck" always come to mind. how the owner of that jointer stepped on the activating pedal, given that he faced it towards the closed end of the jointer, is a mystery to me. i'm sure there are better alternatives than trying to apply a herc-u-lift plus, which is no longer produced, to a jointer.

[dbhost]

No doubt. What I have seen claimed to be a Herc U Lift looked similar, but not exactly the same....

[Cochese]

I will be picking up my new jointer tomorrow, provided I can get it in the truck. I will post the ad later when I get home, but perhaps someone wants to guess before then.

[tommyt654]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/tls/2615255046.html