"CC" wrote in message
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Opinions needed on first jointer purchase, I want to build some
furniture,
china cabinet, build in book cases, possibly a bed,. some night
stands,
things on that order,

I'm going to look at a JET 708457DXK JJ-6CSDX 6-Inch for $550

http://www.amazon.com/708457DXK-JJ-6...pr_product_top


and also a Craftsman Professional 6 1/8" jointer
1/2" rabbiting capacity with a 46" cast Iron table model # 152.217060
for $300 about 4 years old.

I don't have a link to this.
Both are said to be in like new condition.

Is the difference between the Jet and the Craftsman worth
the cost difference, I could use the price difference toward
the cost of buying a planer next ,so it does matter to my budget.
as I am retired now and on fixed income
Thanks for any thoughts
CC

CC,

I have the earlier version of that Jet jointer and it's been a
workhorse. In this class of equipment, nothing is ever perfect and
you'll find something that will bug you but in the end, it works and
you'll be happy with it. But.... If you look at Lowes (stores only)
right now, you will find that they have the $650 DeWalt model 735
Planer marked down to $499.

Buy the Craftsman jointer if it's in decent shape, tune it up and use
it with your new planer. On a budget... I can understand that so just
cut off the wife's beer for a month and you'll probably have enough to
get both. Haggle the Craftsman down another $75 if not....

Bob S.