If you have seen the Delta and like it, look up the Yorkcraft at Wilke
Machinery. I have one, and like it. sells for 299 + shipping.

Jim Kirby



NoNameAtAll wrote:
I have settled on getting a jointer next and I'm looking for some advice on
which one to get. I've ruled out the 8" models because they're just too
expensive. With regard to 6" models, the ones in my price range that I've been
able to identify are the following:

Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) 31849-5VGA 7" INDUSTRIAL RABBETING JOINTER
WITH STAND ($219) (OK, I know this is 7" rather than 6" but it's still in my
price range)

Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) 30289-8VGA 6'' INDUSTRIAL RABBETING JOINTER
($270)

Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) 45253-0VGA 6'' JOINTER WITH STAND ($300)

Grizzly G1182Z 6" x 47" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer - Z Series ($325)

Grizzly G1182HW 6" x 47" Jointer With Handwheels ($325)

Grizzly G1182ZHW 6" x 47" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer with Handwheels - Z Series
($425)

Delta JT360 Shopmaster 6" Stationary Jointer ($450)

Grizzly G1182ZX 6" x 47" Heavy-Duty Jointer ($475)

Grizzly G1182ZXHW 6" x 47" Heavy-duty Jointer with Handwheels ($475)

To tell you the truth those last two are probably out of my price range. In
fact, I had hoped to spend less than $400 if I can still get a good machine for
that price. If everything that cheap is junk, then I'll just have to bit the
bullet and pay more. And of course, if I missed any models, by all means please
point them out to me.

Anyway, I spent a couple hours last night comparing the specs for these
machines and frankly I don't see much of a difference. Of course, I'm not sure
what I should be looking for in a jointer, so that inhibits my ability to
research them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. And thanks for your
patience with all these newbie inquiries.

--
James T. Kirby
Center for Applied Coastal Research
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716

phone: 302-831-2438
fax: 302-831-1228
email:
http://chinacat.coastal.udel.edu/~kirby