Don't do the benchtop thing, Unless you don't ever plan on joining
any wood over 30 inches or so. Even then they can be a pain
to keep aligned. I don't know if for $220 or less you'll find what
your looking for unless you can get it used.

Joey
"Wayne Whitney" wrote in message
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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