I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.

For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
edges.
I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.

Since i'm based in Sydney Australia the number and variety of
suppliers/brands available is somewhat limitted.

I'm considering the Carbatech 6" long bed, does anyone have any opinions or
alternative suggestions? I'll probably have a look round the wood show in
June and see if i can get a good price there.
All advice welcomed.

Thanks

On Apr 30, 7:44 pm, "Peter Mance" wrote:
I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.

For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
edges.
I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.

Since i'm based in Sydney Australia the number and variety of
suppliers/brands available is somewhat limitted.

I'm considering the Carbatech 6" long bed, does anyone have any opinions or
alternative suggestions? I'll probably have a look round the wood show in
June and see if i can get a good price there.
All advice welcomed.

Thanks

As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom

As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom

No, you don't get more than you pay for. Quite often you get less.

On Apr 30, 9:18 pm, "Toller" wrote:
As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom

No, you don't get more than you pay for. Quite often you get less.

Obviously, you've misunderstood. Tom

I'm with Toller.

You can pay top $ and still get a lemon. My only criterion for big iron
(well not only...) is that the vendor have a good service reputation so that
if you get a lemon, they make you whole. IMO for a hobbyist, the middle tier
(Griz, Yorkcraft, Sunhill) is the way to go. Admittedly, I have no idea what
the vendor list on the OP's end of the world looks like.

-Steve


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On Apr 30, 9:18 pm, "Toller" wrote:
As long as the tables are flat and co-planar, and the fence is flat as
well, it'll do the job. Ya pay what you get for...Tom

No, you don't get more than you pay for. Quite often you get less.

Obviously, you've misunderstood. Tom




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Peter Mance wrote:

I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.
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Since you are in OZ, probably be a good idea to talk to list members
from OZ about suppliers.

"Mekon" is fairly close to Sydney and I can't remember the guy's name
who is around Fremantle some place. (No he doesn't sail, just builds
furnitureG.)

BTW, you can do a lot of work with a 6" unit.

You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with
a table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.

Hope that helps.

Lew

You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with a
table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.


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.....Main requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right
angles on the
edges.


He's not going to face joint on a table saw.

-Steve



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I have been successfully edge jointing with a router for years, i've just
got to the point where its becoming annoying having to set up the router
table every time i want to joint, that and the limitation that i cant face
joint in this way.


"Stephen M" wrote in message
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You might also be pleasantly surprised with the results obtained with a
table saw and a joiner sled to establish a straight edge.


Snipped:

....Main requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right
angles on the
edges.


He's not going to face joint on a table saw.

-Steve



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In article , "Peter Mance" wrote:
I've finally reached that point where i want to buy a jointer.

For what i'm doing (various cabinetry) a 6" should do the job nicely. Main
requirement is face and edge jointing and getting exact right angles on the
edges.
I'm looking at spending the extra for a long bed.

If you have the room in your shop -- and in your budget -- for the long bed,
you will not regret it, ever.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.