I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.
For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
edges.
I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.
Since i'm based in Sydney Australia the number and variety of
suppliers/brands available is somewhat limitted.
I'm considering the Carbatech 6" long bed, does anyone have any opinions or
alternative suggestions? I'll probably have a look round the wood show in
June and see if i can get a good price there.
All advice welcomed.
Thanks
On Apr 30, 7:44 pm, "Peter Mance" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.
>
> For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
> requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
> edges.
> I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.
>
> Since i'm based in Sydney Australia the number and variety of
> suppliers/brands available is somewhat limitted.
>
> I'm considering the Carbatech 6" long bed, does anyone have any opinions or
> alternative suggestions? I'll probably have a look round the wood show in
> June and see if i can get a good price there.
> All advice welcomed.
>
> Thanks
As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom
On Apr 30, 9:18 pm, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
> > well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom
>
> No, you don't get more than you pay for. Quite often you get less.
Obviously, you've misunderstood. Tom
Peter Mance wrote:
> I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.
<snip>
Since you are in OZ, probably be a good idea to talk to list members
from OZ about suppliers.
"Mekon" is fairly close to Sydney and I can't remember the guy's name
who is around Fremantle some place. (No he doesn't sail, just builds
furniture<G>.)
BTW, you can do a lot of work with a 6" unit.
You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with
a table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.
Hope that helps.
Lew
I'm with Toller.
You can pay top $ and still get a lemon. My only criterion for big iron
(well not only...) is that the vendor have a good service reputation so that
if you get a lemon, they make you whole. IMO for a hobbyist, the middle tier
(Griz, Yorkcraft, Sunhill) is the way to go. Admittedly, I have no idea what
the vendor list on the OP's end of the world looks like.
-Steve
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> On Apr 30, 9:18 pm, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> > As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
>> > well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom
>>
>> No, you don't get more than you pay for. Quite often you get less.
>
> Obviously, you've misunderstood. Tom
>
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> You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with a
> table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.
>
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....Main requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right
angles on the
edges.
He's not going to face joint on a table saw.
-Steve
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I have been successfully edge jointing with a router for years, i've just
got to the point where its becoming annoying having to set up the router
table every time i want to joint, that and the limitation that i cant face
joint in this way.
"Stephen M" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >
>> You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with a
>> table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.
>>
>
> Snipped:
>
> ....Main requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right
> angles on the
> edges.
>
>
> He's not going to face joint on a table saw.
>
> -Steve
>
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In article <[email protected]>, "Peter Mance" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.
>
>For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
>requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
>edges.
>I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.
If you have the room in your shop -- and in your budget -- for the long bed,
you will not regret it, ever.
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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.