[Deckhead]

Not too long ago I was rightly chastised for not using the right tools for the job. I would use it rarely but a jointer would make life easier about 6-8 times a year. I like older solid steel stationary machinery and have no brand loyalty. I wouldn't mind bringing a tool up to snuff but don't have time for Brian or Darcy's complete resto's.

Any recommendations for any older jointers for around a grand that could handle ipe?

 

[PrestigeR&D]

Oliver..........144.


Totally biased oppinion......:whistling

 

[Walraven]

Don't know wether they were available over there but Tanner built good solid machinery in their day

 

[pinwheel]

I've got a 30ish years old 8" powermatic that has never given me a hickup since I've owned it. ipe is easier on a jointer than hickory & I run a lot of knotty hickory through mine.

 

[PrestigeR&D]

Are you putting this in a shop or looking for something portable..:blink:

 

[Deckhead]

Are you putting this in a shop or looking for something portable..:blink:

Smaller shop, 30X40, single phase.

I looked at a 20 some year old powermatic but it sold before I pulled the trigger and now can't find another one.

 

[PrestigeR&D]

Oh,
I could find you nice American made jointer,...

Problem is distance.......:whistling


Be patient ,.....something will become available. I will keep my eye out for you if something comes along in your area.....


:thumbsup:

 

[mako1]

I always liked the Powermatics made in Tennesse

 

[clydebusa]

My shop is out of 240v power so I went with the powermatic 54a. It works for my needs and has a nice bed for a 120v unit.

 

[PrestigeR&D]

This 144bd is up for sale- restored, $850.00 very nice machine, 3ph.

http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=126504&p=884795&hilit=+144bd#p884795


Problem is location....

 

[Deckhead]

This 144bd is up for sale- restored, $850.00 very nice machine, 3ph.

http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=126504&p=884795&hilit=+144bd#p884795


Problem is location....

I have a client that lives in Buffalo over the summer but I think he might have a problem taking it back here in a Ferrari or Porsche.:laughing: Be a hell of a sight to see though.

 

[Leo G]

A jointer that you will use 10 times a year. What's that? If you have one in a shop it will be used nearly everytime you touch a new pc of wood.

I have a Delta DJ-20 and it works good. If you are just doing edges for gluing and straightening then you'll only need a 6". I'd really like to go up to a 12"

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

I am stepping up to a 30"

 

[Deckhead]

About 99% edge work. Maybe some posts here and there when I do tiki huts but would be rare. Its not that I "need" it, more that it would be good to have and I just got some more room.

6" should be fine but would I find uses for an 8" or maybe even a 12"? Honest question. I always thought the really big 16" were silly big, but then I met a guy who says he could never downsize now. What does one run through a 16" jointer?

edit: and here I was thinking 16" was big

 

[Leo G]

Glued up panels can be run on a large face jointer.

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

I am going to start making lazy edge tables.

 

[Leo G]

Live edge

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

Lazy edge.

Big slabs.

 

[Leo G]

lazy edge
https://www.google.com/search?hl=&q...&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS355US356&ie=UTF-8&gws_rd=ssl

Live edge
https://www.google.com/search?hl=&q...&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS355US356&ie=UTF-8&gws_rd=ssl

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

Damn it Leo, its lazy because you dont have to mess with one edge.