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- Subject: Jointer upgrade info
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- From: stericker_r@qis.dofasco.ca
- Date: 27 Dec 92 17:13:28 GMT
- Organization: Dofasco Inc, Hamilton, Ont. Can.
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- I just noticed a similar thread on the net. I hope you won't mind
- the slight difference in this question. Basically we are looking
- for alternatives to the imported clone machines. Thanks, and Happy
- New Year to everyone.
-
- Once again I am looking for advice on woodworking machinery.
- We currently have a Ryobi jointer in the shop, when it was purchaced
- portability was a concern for us, now that the garage is now a full
- time workshop something with longer tables would be appreciated.
-
- As usual there is the choice between name brands vs. inported clones,
- I would like to go with the name brand as long as the cost difference
- is not too high. The budget is about $1000 - $1500 Canadian.
-
- Currently I have seen three jointers: The Delta 6" longbed @$1650
- the General 6" @$900 and the clones @$400-$500. The Delta has the
- longest bed but is slightly out of the price range. The General is
- well made but a little short (42") and has a end mounted fence. The
- fence is not a major concern, after examination it appears to be very
- solid, but I have always thought the center mount was a better way to
- go. The clones are cheap, have 48" tables and the usual question marks
- regarding motors, bearings and accuracy of machining. They also do not
- always support good dust collection which is important to me.
-
- Anyway please send me your thoughts, experiences etc. on the subject of
- buying a good quality jointer. Thanks in advance.
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- Ray Stericker Opinions expressed are
- Process Software Analyst my own, and not those of
- Dofasco Dofasco etc.......
- Hamilton Ontario, Canada
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