Jointer and thicknesser options.

**chode** · 27th September 2016, 12:44 PM

Hi all,

Sorry to raise this old chestnut again but I was hoping I could get an idea of what people think the best option for a jointer and thicknesser would be. I have about $2000 and space isn't a huge issue but as always space saving would be nice.

Option #1

Sherwood 10inch combination planer and I'll purchase a spiral cutter head to replace standard knives.

Costs about $2100 or so. My main concern about this option is the lower quality fence (or so I've heard)

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Option #2

Separately purchase a Sherwood 8inch jointer and Sherwood 13inch spiral head bench thicknesser.

Would cost about $2200. The jointer would be of a better quality due to the fence and longer bench. Would the bench top thicknesser be better or worse than the combination machine?

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Option #3

Scheppach combination machine.

About $2000. Ive heard pretty good things for the price but I can't seem to find where to buy these in Australia anymore.

So so that's kind of where I'm at. Would welcome any other suggestions.

cheers

**elanjacobs** · 27th September 2016, 06:32 PM

Can't comment on any of the machines as I've never used them, but based purely on sizes I'd be going with option 2; a 13" thicknesser is much more useful than a 10" jointer

**markharrison** · 27th September 2016, 09:24 PM

The Jet JPT-260M is $2400 retail.

**Kuffy** · 27th September 2016, 09:33 PM

I have the jet 310hh. It also has a pretty flimsy fence. It isnt an issue for me because I only use the fence at 90degrees, and only for edge jointing boards. So I never move it or adjust it. It just sits right on the edge of the cutterblock. Hasnt bumped out of square once for the last couple of years. I dont recall ever using a jointer with the fence tilted at 45 degrees for example. I use a saw or spindle moulder for that.

**chode** · 27th September 2016, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I think I might go option 2 but I might go with the HAFCO equivalents depending on price. Should be a little cheaper if anything. Will let you know.

**derekcohen** · 28th September 2016, 04:25 AM

The advantage of a combination machine is that you can joint wider boards. I have a 12" Hammer (A3-31).

There is not much point in a wide thicknesser and a narrower jointer. Get the machine with the widest jointer you can afford.

Regards from Perth

Derek

**markharrison** · 28th September 2016, 08:03 PM

Do you have 3-phase power? There is a real cracker SCM 400mm L'invincible machine in Gumtree at the moment here in Brisbane at Capalaba.

I live nearby so I could pre-inspect if you want it

**scuzyboy** · 28th September 2016, 09:19 PM

If you can push out to $5000 I have this Hammer A3-41 410 width cut for sale.

Only been used for guitar making timbers.

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**chode** · 28th September 2016, 09:37 PM

I don't have 3-phase unfortunately. Thanks for the offer though.

Ha, I don't have a spare 5k but if I come into an inheritance sometime soon i'll let you know. Nice looking rig though.

**scuzyboy** · 28th September 2016, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by chode

I don't have 3-phase unfortunately. Thanks for the offer though.

Ha, I don't have a spare 5k but if I come into an inheritance sometime soon i'll let you know. Nice looking rig though.

Oh this one is 4hp single phase does need 15amp outlet though.
Cheers
Peter

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**DiRob** · 29th September 2016, 08:04 AM

I have option two and am happy with them the fence issue is not a big problem to address.The machines are not what you mention how ever.

**rtyuiop** · 2nd October 2016, 01:44 PM

I know it's a lot of money, but I would consider seeing if you can stretch the budget to a spiral helix head, on whatever machine you end up with. They are pretty close to magic, will likely save an awful lot of sanding...

**chode** · 20th February 2017, 03:09 PM

*UPDATE*

So I ended up going with option two but with HAFCO equipment. Had the thicknesser for a while and it's going great.

I got the jointer recently and not being very technical with electrics I stupidly got a 15amp machine and my old QLDer does not have any 15amp sockets.

The second stupid thing I did was to purchase this:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ampfibia...aptor_p7050104

That didn't work. Am I right in thinking that it didn't work because all that device does is provide the correct socket size and nothing else?

So so my question is: Is there any device I can purchase to get my jointer working?

If the the answer is no, what would one expect to pay to have a sparky provide the necessary solution given the workshop is right next to the circuit box?

Sorry for the noob questions.

Cheers,

**Wynterplace** · 20th February 2017, 03:39 PM

I just had a sparky come to swap a 10A to a 15A outlet to run the laminator at work... It was just a faceplate change. For that reason, I can't see why your fancy-pants adapter wouldn't work.

**Sir Stinkalot** · 20th February 2017, 05:13 PM

Chances are that the startup current of the jointer is tripping the circuit of your adapter. After trying to start is the switch tripped?

Technically it's not just a matter of swapping over a 10a PowerPoint to a 15a point. The 15a point should be on a dedicated circuit back to your switchboard. The laminator is unlikely to have the initial large surge of the jointer starting up.

How far is your switchboard from the shed?

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