Has anyone here owned or tried one of these Sears Craftsman 6"
jointers--here a link to a photo of one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sears-Crafts...em27e11a e021

My first impression is that it's too light for all but the lightest
work, but there is more than one available in my neck of the woods so I
thought I would ask.

In other news, the Grizzly catalog arrived today with the 8" G0490 for
"5% off"--$950+$150 shipping. I think I could get the jointer above
for less than the shipping on the Grizzly.

There "just something about cast iron"--where are you Oliver? (said in
the spirit of "where are you, Elizabeth?" to those who may recognize
that reference). I also know about a vintage Walker-Turner (heavy
looking) "benchtop" jointer on sale for $400 (seems high).

Since I brought it up, an 8" Oliver is about $1800 + shipping, I think,
over 600#. I haven't inquired about the shipping. I'm surprised I
don't see the brand mentioned more often. I don't know how the current
"Oliver" (distributed by Douglas Machinery?) is related to the one of
yesteryear.

There's just something about cast iron... maybe I'm coming down with
something? : )

Bill