On 17 Mar 2005 13:32:11 -0800, "Matt" wrote:

Here goes, my first post...

I'm in the market for a jointer and a planer. I've searched the wreck
archives and googled a bunch as well. I've narrowed down the field but
still have a need for opinions.

I have used a 6 in Rockwell Jointer for almost 40 years
now....Honestly I have only wished a few times for an 8 in Jointer But
have wished for longer beds many times... That said I can honestly say
that I have never been defeated because of the width nor the bed
length on my Trusty Rockwell...

Yea I buy the powermatic today if I were in the market for a new
jointer (I'm not ) .. REASON.. the bed length .. Just have not
run into the need for an 8 inch jointer..

Jointers in general are darn simple machines...even the Tiawan
Factories should be able make flat tables and fences..(key word is
should)... I would check out shopfox, yorkcraft, and especially
Grizley


I am not a fan of Ridgid machines...period..!!!!
BUT I have stated more then a few times that I do like their Planer
almost purchased it over the De Walt but chicken out...

My Planer is a run of the mill De Walt single speed unit...Only 5-6
years old but has been well used during that time...
I am completely satisfied with it....Nothing really outstanding about
it except it works ... I generally take light passes and normally do
not run into any snipe that upsets me...I do see some snipe if I am
not careful.
I am completely satisfied with it...

Good luck...

Bob Griffiths