t-bone Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 hi guys i found a ridgid 6 1/8 in. stationary jointer/planer for 429.00 what do you think, i need some help here i saw it on line at home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
went_postal Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 hi guys i found a ridgid 6 1/8 in. stationary jointer/planer for 429.00 what do you think, i need some help here i saw it on line at home depot. I own that unit. Never had a problem with it and works great. Heavy as heck. Only thing I really wish it had was a helical cutter head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgfore Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been looking at getting the Ridgid Jointer as well. I have the Ridgid Table Saw TS3660 and it is HEAVY, and I LOVE IT. If the jointer is as good as the TS, then it will be a good purchase. Especially for the "in my spare time" woodworker, which I am. For the person intending on going pro or semi pro, then it would probably worth stepping up to the Grizzley, Delta, Jet, Powermatic, etc. I own that unit. Never had a problem with it and works great. Heavy as heck. Only thing I really wish it had was a helical cutter head. WENT_POSTAL: you know that they do make a helical head for the Ridgid....right. http://www.holbren.com/byrd-shelix-head-for-ridgid-jp0610-6-jointer.html VERY EXPENSIVE! But they do make one. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
went_postal Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been looking at getting the Ridgid Jointer as well. I have the Ridgid Table Saw TS3660 and it is HEAVY, and I LOVE IT. If the jointer is as good as the TS, then it will be a good purchase. Especially for the "in my spare time" woodworker, which I am. For the person intending on going pro or semi pro, then it would probably worth stepping up to the Grizzley, Delta, Jet, Powermatic, etc. WENT_POSTAL: you know that they do make a helical head for the Ridgid....right. http://www.holbren.com/byrd-shelix-head-for-ridgid-jp0610-6-jointer.html VERY EXPENSIVE! But they do make one. Jeff Yeah... I knew about the head... But if I am going to buy a head that costs as much as the tool I would probably just upgrade to a bigger jointer. I also have the Ridgid TS... the old one that had the arbor defect that you had to replace yourself... what a pain that was. Also have the Ridgid 13" Planer. Lots of Orange in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgraham888 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Doesn't the planer part of that RIdgid joiner planer only take 6" wide stock? That's pretty narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
went_postal Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Doesn't the planer part of that RIdgid joiner planer only take 6" wide stock? That's pretty narrow. 6 and 1/8. I have never needed it for anything bigger... and if I did need something bigger planed... I have my planer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgfore Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes. The Ridgid will only take a 6" wide piece of lumber, but most of the jointers out there are the same size. There are a few of the lower price range jointers that will take 6-1/8". But if that is just too small, then step up and get a 12" Powermatic for $4500.00 to $6200.00 or a Delta 12" Jointer for $5000.00. OR a 6" jointer under a $1000.00 with Delta and Powermatic. I will have to make do with a 6" jonter since my pocket book AND MY WIFE will not go for a bigger one. Plus, when you start getting up to the 8" jointer range, then a lot of them need 220volts, and I do not have that in my shop right now. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bone Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I own that unit. Never had a problem with it and works great. Heavy as heck. Only thing I really wish it had was a helical cutter head. thanks that helped alot really iam just getting into woodworking and need al the help i can get lol, i did by the bosch hand planer with 2 blades taking it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bone Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been looking at getting the Ridgid Jointer as well. I have the Ridgid Table Saw TS3660 and it is HEAVY, and I LOVE IT. If the jointer is as good as the TS, then it will be a good purchase. Especially for the "in my spare time" woodworker, which I am. For the person intending on going pro or semi pro, then it would probably worth stepping up to the Grizzley, Delta, Jet, Powermatic, etc. WENT_POSTAL: you know that they do make a helical head for the Ridgid....right. http://www.holbren.com/byrd-shelix-head-for-ridgid-jp0610-6-jointer.html VERY EXPENSIVE! But they do make one. Jeff thanks for your in put very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-bone Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah... I knew about the head... But if I am going to buy a head that costs as much as the tool I would probably just upgrade to a bigger jointer. I also have the Ridgid TS... the old one that had the arbor defect that you had to replace yourself... what a pain that was. Also have the Ridgid 13" Planer. Lots of Orange in my garage. thanks guys alot of help for real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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