Which jointer for under $1200?

**smitthhyy** · 19th July 2007, 09:15 PM

Hi,
I'm looking to get a jointer at this years working with wood show. I've been doing some research and found the following on offer so far:

- Carbetec CTJ-350 8" Jointer for ~$1100
- Carbetec CTJ-150 6" long bed for ~$800
- MIK International JET JJ-6 6" long bed for ~$880
- Leda WJ-350 8" Jointer for ~$1100

I like the idea that the Carbetec 8" one is on wheels which means I can go with the bigger machine and move it out the way when I need to do other work.

While not always needing an 8", most of the stuff a 6" will do, but not being restricted to 6" is also appealing.

Has anyone got any experiences with any of these machines and/or companies good or bad?

Also any other suggestions. I'm a little limited living in Adelaide, which means needing to pay freight for the carbetec ones and not having dealt with them in the past, am wondering how reliable they are as a company when it comes to warranties.

Carbe-tec won't be at the Working with Wood show in Adelaide this year so it's a case of buying site unseen if I go with it, so really keen for feedback.

Thanks in advance

**Big Shed** · 19th July 2007, 09:17 PM

C/tec Melbourne have the 8" jointer on sale for $995, might pay to give them a ring. At that price it is a no-brainer!

**smitthhyy** · 19th July 2007, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

C/tec Melbourne have the 8" jointer on sale for $995, might pay to give them a ring. At that price it is a no-brainer!

I've got thier brochure but being in Adelaide, it's going to be ~$100 freight

**Geoff Dean** · 19th July 2007, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

C/tec Melbourne have the 8" jointer on sale for $995, might pay to give them a ring. At that price it is a no-brainer!

Hey BS (actually that doesn't look to good, better call you Big Shed), where did you see that. Their Catalogue on line shows:

CTJ-350 8" Jointer w/ Cabinet Stand $1,349.00

CTJ-350PACK 8" Jointer with FM-300 2hp Dust Extractor $1,549.00

I'm thinking about something like this myself, toss up between this or jet JJ-8CS 8" at around $ 1425, however if C/tec $995 it does become a no brainer

**DJ’s Timber** · 19th July 2007, 09:35 PM

I would go with the 8" C/tec, the one I have has been a great solid working machine for the last 6-7 years, still dead flat and the longer bed makes jointing much easier

**Big Shed** · 19th July 2007, 09:37 PM

In their Springvale showroom when I picked up my new tablesaw, about 2 weeks ago. Hence my suggestion of a phone call.

I was eying one of myself, but having just bought a 15" thicknesser and an new tablesaw, I thought it prudent to pull my horns in

.

Still thinking about it though, nice looking bit of machinery, the colour even matches my thicknesser

**Big Shed** · 19th July 2007, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by smitthhyy

I've got thier brochure but being in Adelaide, it's going to be ~$100 freight

I picked up the latest issue of Australian Woodworker and looked at the companies attending the Adelaide WWS (as I will be attending) and C/tec Brisbane was listed.

Do you have more up to date info?

**Geoff Dean** · 19th July 2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks Big Shed

**smitthhyy** · 19th July 2007, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I picked up the latest issue of Australian Woodworker and looked at the companies attending the Adelaide WWS (as I will be attending) and C/tec Brisbane was listed.

Do you have more up to date info?

It's through chasing what will be available at the show I called brisbane and that's when I found out. They told me Melbourne will be doing specials but wont be attending either. Bit of a let down with one of the main competitors not showing up.

**Harry72** · 19th July 2007, 10:02 PM

Yep thats the story of the Adel show... just about empty!

**Cin** · 20th July 2007, 02:17 AM

smitthhyy

Have you checked out Gary Pye Woodturning? I think the same Jet 6" Jointer sells for $650 there. Shipping to Sydney is <$100, although it might cost about the same to Adelaide. Might as well e-mail to find out. http://gpwoodturning.sitesuitestores..._id=1107219942

**johnnyroberts** · 20th July 2007, 03:12 PM

When I began researching jointers some time back, the best advice I recieved was to get the longest bed one could aford, I chose one with a 6 ft bed, I have no regretts, I picked up a hafco 8" 2hp for under $800, I cannot imagine a jointer with anything less than 6ft,

**Geoff Dean** · 20th July 2007, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by johnnyroberts

When I began researching jointers some time back, the best advice I recieved was to get the longest bed one could aford, I chose one with a 6 ft bed, I have no regretts, I picked up a hafco 8" 2hp for under $800, I cannot imagine a jointer with anything less than 6ft,

Hi Johnny,
The Hafco 8" jointer is one of the three that I have narrowed down to, and it would be interesting to hear your impressions of it.

Is it a 10amp or 15 amp plug?

**Mick C.** · 20th July 2007, 06:48 PM

I'm with Geoff, i have what is probably the same jointer as him, less than $800 for the 8",Hafco, for the money, i'm very happy with it!!! My advice would be to buy as wide and as long a machine as you can afford!!! The 8" would be the smallest i'd ever go, and the longest bed you can find will be a great benefit. I've been thinking about making infeed and outfeed extensions for ease of use with long pieces for doors etc...

**kiwigeo** · 20th July 2007, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by smitthhyy

I've got thier brochure but being in Adelaide, it's going to be ~$100 freight

See what MIK (Magill Rd) can do for you.

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