[saltysteele]

I'm looking to get a joiner. It would seem as though they are pretty basic pieces of equipment, in that they are basically a 1) table, 2) cutter, and 3) fence. Do I really need to go buy the best and greatest? I really don't have the budget for it, as I also need a dust collection systems (which I'll soon be posting for info on - would really like to see some reviews in the new review forum)

Obviously, it would be best to get the widest available for my budget, and more cutters is usually better.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks!

 

[saltysteele]

Okay, thanks guys!

I'll head to Home Depot to check out the Rigid (hopefully they have it in stock here). I was looking, and Grizzly makes a model in the same price range ($25 more, +shipping, - tax). I've read reviews that the base is pretty flimsy, though.

Thanks for your input!

 

[saltysteele]

will do!

 

[saltysteele]

Well Bob/guys,

Didn't get the Rigid. Happened across Sear's sale yesterday, all Craftsman bench tools were 20% off, plus I had a Craftsman Club 10% off coupon. You may remember I've stated before that the planer I have been using is my father-in-law's. Well, he want's it back.
So, I went down to Sears and picked up the 13" planer (normally $429) and their 6" jointer (normally $399) for 343 and 319, plus another 10% off. Walked out the door with both for 633 after tax. Couldn't pass that deal up.
I had seen the planer before and had liked it (it has a built in fan to help remove wood chips, and an attachment to blow them into a 30 gal tash container), but it wasn't really rated any better than the Ridgid that I had been using (info obtained from a recent woodwoorking magazine), and it was $80 more.

So,,,,,,,,, now I have to get a dust collection system and move everything from my garage, down to my basement. I have central air in the house, and it will be nice to have a constant temp/humidity.

On to dust collection!