"John Grossbohlin" wrote in
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"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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"CC" wrote:


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,

IMHO, NO!

When it comes to a jointer, iron is iron.

If the tables are flat and parallel, the Craftsman is a winner.

At least mine was before it got legs.

If the seller will allow it take a couple of boards with you to
joint. If the pieces butt up to a light tight joint, you have a
winner.

Lew


I've contacted the seller and am going to try to see the jointer
Tuesday
I'm going to get him to run a couple pieces through it to see how
well
they will mate, Hopefully it will be in as good a shape as he says
it is
If it is, I will have a new tool in the shop,
cc

Keep in mind though that the guy may not have it set up well, e.g.,
knives not well adjusted, outfeed table at wrong height, etc.) and
that he may not use proper technique... It could be a fine and dandy
machine but the "test" may suggest it's not.

John


I'll keep that in mind too and bring
a straight edge to check the tables
to see if they are warped or flat too.
CC