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Wayne Whitney wrote:

Hello,

I'm looking for a "budget" jointer, I was wondering if anyone has any
current recommendations. So far I'm considering:

$130 Delta JT-160 6" x 30" benchtop jointer from Lowe's
$220 Harbor Freight 31849 7" x 47.5" floor jointer

Is a benchtop jointer really serviceable? Will the Harbor Freight
jointer have flat tables?

Thanks,
Wayne

What kind of wood will you be working with?

Will you be simply edging the wood or trying to flatten hardwood that is
the full six inches wide?

These might be ok for edging and maybe even flattening softwoods but
don't expect to flatten six inch wide hard maple (unless you take
microscopic cuts).

TWS