10 Inch Combination Jointer Thicknesser with mobile base

**rogerwilco** · 23rd March 2022, 08:49 PM

$790 pickup only, Brunswick West.

I bought this from a forum member about 18 months ago. It has served well as my first machine for jointing and thicknessing, handling everything I've thrown at it with no problem (like this workbench, and this table, and this framed mirror).

To be honest, it needed a little bit of work when I got it. Combo machines have a bit of a reputation as being somewhat difficult to calibrate. I found this to be true. But, I'm a perfectionist, and with a little patience and persistence I got the tables coplanar, the blades sharp and level in the cutter head, and the in-feed table in the correct position. It's been singing ever since, and has significantly exceeded my expectations for a machine <$1,000.

I'm moving it on because I've upgraded to a new Felder/Hammer combo machine.

A few notes:

The straight blades are pretty sharp, if I was keeping this machine, I'd probably be ready to have them sharpened after another 2 or 3 projects or about 6 months.
Induction motor seems nice and strong. Single Phase 10A. Drivetrain was cleaned and lubed after I got it. It all runs pretty smooth.
Like most thicknessers, things go better if you keep the bed and feed rollers waxed/lubricated. I haven't had any problems that couldn't be solved this way.
There's a couple broken/missing knobs. See photos. The nut/lever that attaches the guard arm is missing. I didn't often use the guard, so I didn't track down replacement lever. The out-feed table height adjustment knob is chipped. It operates fine, and is only adjusted when re-fitting knives, so I haven't bothered to replace it. One of the levers on the fence is cracked. That doesn't matter, because I use my shop-made fence with clamps anyway.
The fence is a weak point. I found the stock fence was difficult to get square, and I couldn't trust it not to move. So I made my own with a piece of stable hardwood and the sliding mechanism from the original fence. It can be clamped directly to the out-feed table, and then it's easy to get square and rock solid. I still have all the original fence parts.

Some people complain about combo machines. I reckon they're hard to beat if you're short on space. The footprint is truly tiny.
Some people complain about straight knives. Sure, next machine is helical, but straight knives get the job done for a lot less money.

More than happy to demo the machine so you can see it working.

$790 pickup only, Brunswick West.
You'll need a ute/van. It's heavy. Possible for two blokes to lift and slide (just), but a ramp or hoist would make easier work of it.

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**lostwax** · 24th March 2022, 02:52 PM

Would you mind taking a photo or two of your fence setup? I have the same machine and, yes, the fence is definitely its weak spot - it wobbles like cooked spaghetti.

Sorry, I'm not a prospective buyer.

**Charlie_6ft** · 24th March 2022, 02:52 PM

I have one of these with the helical head - can't really fault it but the fence is a bit rubbish to set to 90 degrees. I'd be keen to see what you have done to connect your wooden fence to the adjustment mechanism to better adjust it to be square?
Did yours come with the aluminium fence or the cast iron?

**rogerwilco** · 24th March 2022, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by lostwax

Would you mind taking a photo or two of your fence setup? I have the same machine and, yes, the fence is definitely its weak spot - it wobbles like cooked spaghetti.

Sorry, I'm not a prospective buyer.

Here’s a photo of the back of the fence. Super simple. The bracket is just screwed directly to the back face of the fence with a couple pan head screws. There are two small slots routed into the back of the fence two accomodate two sticky-out-bits of the bracket. Without those relief slots, the fence wouldn’t attach easily to the bracket.

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This change allows the new fence to operate in a similar way to the old one. By itself, this doesn’t solve the problem. But what it does do, is give you a big edge that can be clamped down. I just use a big F clamp. One jaw on top of the fence on the outfeed side, the other jaw under the table using a scrap as a clamping block. I don’t have a photo of that, and it’s all packed away right now, but you get the gist.

it’s easy to adjust the clamp position until you get it perfectly square. Then clamp it down hard and you’re golden. Only 1 clamp required, on the outfeed side.

**rogerwilco** · 24th March 2022, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie_6ft

I have one of these with the helical head - can't really fault it but the fence is a bit rubbish to set to 90 degrees. I'd be keen to see what you have done to connect your wooden fence to the adjustment mechanism to better adjust it to be square?
Did yours come with the aluminium fence or the cast iron?

Original fence on this model is aluminium extrusion.

the OG fence is definitely not ideal, but it’s not that big of a deal. I see it’s pretty common for people to use the clamped on fence approach. It takes a few extra seconds, but Most is the time with jointing operations, you’re setting the fence once and then running all you’re boards through, sometimes for hours at a time. It’s a minor inconvenience as far as I’m concerned.

**rogerwilco** · 27th March 2022, 06:06 PM

Hrm, not much puff so far.

Bit surprised, given it's a capable machine, decent capacity on jointer and planer, and in decent workable condition. Seems like a perfect starter machine for anyone looking at jointer OR planer.
New machine at same spec is over $2,000, with the same fence design. The much loved Dewalt 735 bench top thicknesser will cost more. That's not a bad machine, but only does thickness planing, and doesn't have the benefit of cast iron, induction motor, etc.

Maybe I scared people off being too honest about the intricacies of this machine? Or maybe it's just a quiet time on the WWF marketplace right now.

Anywho, if you're thinking about this machine, I will entertain a reasonable offer.
I reckon the price is fair. I paid slightly more, and I'm leaving it (way) better than I found it. But I also want it out of the workshop, as the new machine is arriving in just a few days.

Hit me!

**BoneInspector** · 27th March 2022, 07:41 PM

Distance is stopping me, I cannot get it to Sydney, otherwise I'd try to get it.

**Walted** · 30th March 2022, 09:33 PM

I would take it if you were in Sydney as well

**olas** · 31st March 2022, 11:39 AM

Hi mate,

I’m currently setting up a garage workshop and am tentatively interested but space is a big factor for me. Are you able to tell me the size of its footprint?

Cheers
Adrian

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**rogerwilco** · 31st March 2022, 02:06 PM

Yep, no worries. Total footprint is 1080 long x 570 wide. And that included the mobile base which had wheels that stuck out a little bit.

I’m in the same situation - my workshop is slightly bigger than a single car garage. Here’s the machine tucked away in the corner.
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For small garage workshops, I reckon these are perfect!

**rogerwilco** · 4th April 2022, 06:43 PM

Okay, I’m gonna drop it once, and leave it for two weeks, then it goes to eBay/gum.
Please don’t make me sell it there!

$650

**Kickback** · 4th April 2022, 06:53 PM

12months early but a deal I feel I can't turn down.

I'll take it.

Just gotta figure out transport to Altona

**rogerwilco** · 9th April 2022, 01:29 AM

Sold to Kickback, who is an absolute gent, and a real please to work with. Welcome to the forum fella!

**BByH20** · 9th April 2022, 09:49 AM

$650 is an absolute steal. Well done.

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