[Tonto1]

I'm close to needing a planer and a jointer. These are some models I am looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/Steelex-ST1010-Jointer-Mobile-Base/dp/B01HF1ETM6?SubscriptionId=AKIAIKBZ7IH7LXTW3ARA&&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01HF1ETM6&tag=wwwbookcompar-20&ascsubtag=595ad63deba0c901a0aa6837

https://www.amazon.com/Steelex-ST10...d=1499123712&sr=8-14&keywords=steelex+jointer

http://www.cpooutlets.com/jet-70740...aner-jointer-combo/jetn707400,default,pd.html
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-12-Amp-Bench-Jointer/50159089

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G0813-Grizzly-6-Jointer-with-Knock-Down-Stand-/292129688540?epid=1081717225&hash=item4404494bdc:g:AZUAAOSwIQdZJy4p


Any thoughts on these?

 

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Thanks guys, I really do like that Grizzley. I also like the 8" width of the Jet! Decisions, decisions, decisions.

 

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I don't do a lot of jointing as I'm just getting into this hobby. My next project is going to be building 3 cedar chests out of lumber I have sawn myself (one for the wife & each daughter). The boards range I have on hand range from 2 inches wide to 10 inches wide. They also range in thickness from 1/4 inch to 1 inch. I plan on making the sides out of 3/4 inch material and the drawers out of 1/4 inch (or what ever is best). I will be gluing them together. I want to make the lid hinged on the back & front. I will have a handle on the front such that when you lift it and fold it back, the 2 sides will come together and lean against what is behind it. It will have a top lift out tray. Below that I will have a face fram with 2 or 3 drawers that slide out. This design will eliminate having to dig through the chest to find something. Just lift the lid to have access to everything. It will look like a simple box when it is closed.

My next build will be a chest of drawers. Maybe 5 ft tall & 2 ft wide and haven't decided on the debth. I just dabble with this stuff but I'm such a meticulous guy I want to have tools that work well. Hope this helps. And thanks to all you guys for advice.

 

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A guy near me has a used Grizzly G0656W - 8" x 72" Jointer with Mobile Base. Looks new, asking $765.00

8" x 72" Jointer with Mobile Base | Grizzly Industrial

That looks like a good machine. I have always heard used tools go for about 50%. What would you guys think would be a good offer?

 

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Well, I'm conflicted, Grizzly has them on their website for $875 + $150 shipping. So I text the guy back and offer him $400 and he says "no thanks." He had just placed it on CL & wanted to wait for a better offer. That's when I went back to the website & saw the shipping charge...ouch! So I text him back acknowledging that & increase the offer to $500. He just texted me back, dropping the price to $675. I think I'll counter with $575. I don't want to go that high for more than 1 reason...but I don't think I'll get a jointer like this any cheaper. And it does look brand new. Wish me luck.

 

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Well, he countered with $600. Really the $575 is more than I should be spending right now. So I left my offer at $575. If I get it I'll be happy. That is if it really is a good as it looks in the picture. I'll let you guys know!

 

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He accepted the $575 offer, so I'm going to pick it up this weekend! I'm so excited!

 

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Thanks guys, the pictures of it in his shop show it to be like brand new. Great paint, no saw dust on it, beds pristine. I should have gone to get it today but it's a 2 hr drive. Saturday will have to do. Hope he doesn't sell it to somebody else if he gets a better offer!

 

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Well I do not know what is happening. Last night he asked when I could pick it up and I asked him if this weekend was ok. Haven't heard another word from him!

Never purchased anything on CL. Can a seller back out after an agreement has been made? You would think he would have the decency to at least update me. I guess I will have to keep looking. That would have been a nice jointer to have!

 

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Worried for nothing, decided to text him one more time last night & he texted back that Saturday was ok & to come pick it up!

Anybody ever tried to move one of these things? I have a trailer. I'm thinking about putting the loading ramp for my 4-wheeler on it with a piece of plywood on top of that and roll it up the ramp. I assume the wings can be removed, or is it a pain to get them back on correctly. I have tons of tie down straps which I will use liberally!

 

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Thanks Chuck!

 

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I drove over to Panama City & the guy was waiting for me!

 

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Those are cedar shavings from a board I practiced on.

 

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I have never used a jointer before, so there will be a learning curve, like keeping the board up against the fence! I also set it to cut 1/8" deep which I think is a lot. Never struggled. I'm liking the 3 HP motor! It was harder to slide the boards than I expected. I hope waxing will help. I need to download the manual and read it. That should help me know what to expect and how to check all the adjustment. Overall I am very pleased. The only problem I had transporting it was the sharp edges of the table kept cutting the straps. Had to pull over twice to tie them back together & re-crank them down!

The wings do have a couple of rusted areas where someone recently set a glass down & caused it to rust. Looks fresh so I oilded it to try to arrest it till I can work on it. Going to have to figure out the best way to fix that. Can I use a belt sander with very fine paper? Or is this going to be hand work? I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and post it.

 

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These 2 circles were the only visible rusted areas. When I just took the pics, you can see where out finger and hand prints are coming through. They are getting worse! I guess the oil is not helping much. I think I'll order the Autosol, thanks for the advice Dan.

 

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Do you just order in online from the link you posted, or is there a better source?

And yes, I think this was a great score!

And yes, 1/8th is a lot, I only did it to see how it loaded the motor. It acted like it was no big deal. The board was a Cedar 1' X 8" that I had cut about 4 months ago. Been drying in my carport.

 

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I can see that. I'll post a pic of the Cedar I plain'd yesterday. It is absolutely gorgeous.

I think I'll try some Navel Jelly on the rust. That should get it all. That is what I've always used on rust in the past & it works great. I'll have to try in on a small spot to make sure it doesn't discolor the steel.

I will start a build thread on the Cedar Chests when I get started. Now that I can get a straight edge, I will be able to start the glue-ups.
You guys will have to help me out. My thoughts are to cut the boards to just a bit over length, glue and clamp them (laid on parchment/wax paper so they don't stick to my table. Then run them through the jointer again to cut them down to size and create a flat end. I'm just guessing...anybody have a link to proper gluing? Do I glue the panels (sides/back/front/bottom) to each other just like the individual boards (to create the box). Remember I am planning to face frame the front for drawers. All advice is welcome.

 

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Thanks Mike, that looks great!