Thread: Jointer Debate

How much is each one?
Size?
Etc?

Al :confused:

Hi Purse!

The in-feeds and out-feeds on these units are so small you'd be much better off either getting a floor-standing unit of at least 6'' width - or just getting a decent jointer hand-plane, if you don't already have one.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by ozwinner

How much is each one?
Size?
Etc?

Al :confused:

Same size machines, 6 1/8" jointers, Timbecon model (second one pictured) is 300 fun tickets and the carbatec is 250 fun tickets.. I think the Timbecon is 2HP and the carbatec is 1 1/2HP..
:confused:

once again, these little toys are designed to suck you into the market so you will want to do more and more then buy the big one. buy the biggest, quality, one you can afford and be done with it

Purse,

I'm not sure why you are looking at the benchtop versions? I did have a look at these units when I was in the market for a jointer and what I settled on was an 8" free standing unit.
My reason for this was that after much research ( much of it on this board) I found that when it comes to jointer the length of the in-feed and out-feed beds was almost more inportant than the power or width of machine (for me). the longer the bed the less chance of the timber rocking, tilting etc while it's being fed through.

buy the biggest, quality, one you can afford and be done with it

Have to agree with Doug here.
O.K. the above is are reasons not to buy either

Now,
If it's an issue of money then get the most powerfull one, however if you can afford something bigger then 6" long bed or 8" would be the way to go.

Himzo.

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

The in-feeds and out-feeds on these units are so small you'd be much better off either getting a floor-standing unit of at least 6'' width - or just getting a decent jointer hand-plane, if you don't already have one.

Auld,

Please forgive my ignorance, but how can a bench jointer be worse than a jointing hand-plane? I would think that the hand plane has a footprint much smallar than the bench jointer's table and hence will be prone to more error?

Or am I missing the point here??

I too have looked into the benchtop jointer for the simple reason that I have no more room for a free standing model - would it be possible to build ones own removable table extensions for the times when one joints longer boards?

how can a bench jointer be worse than a jointing hand-plane?

Because with a jointer, you rest the full weight of the board on the jointer table and so the longer the table, the more support the board has along it's length and the less likely you are to dip it.

With a jointer plane, the board is clamped in a vice and you run the plane along the board.

Personally, I would look at the floor standing version and put wheels under it if space is a problem.

I think you will find those two units are identical. Maybe one has a smaller motor.

i also have no room , however i bought an 8" 1650mm long bed model from Timbecon . I was surprised how little room it takes up . There are mobile bases you can buy or make one yourself .
The one you have pictured are more than likely the same machine , just differant motors . You will find they are all made in China and colored to suit the seller. I use mine daily and have no probs at all . I had never used one before and taught myself after reading a few threads on here. Set your blades the same height as the outfeed!!!!