"George" george@least wrote in message ...
Jointer is not a high-torque startup. Induction run ought to do the job.
1.5/2HP would be my choice.


I will go for a 2 HP motor then, just in case the manufacturer's quoted output
figures are on the optimistic side.


Please tell me that it's not a square head on that beast.


No this beast's head is circular, I'd imagine a square head would be
rather too prone to causing kick-back.

Thanks,

Mel