Coyote Jim Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I don't want this right? It's entry level and not super high quality right? I already have a jointer and a planer and the space saving in my garage shop will not be that much right? Jet Jointer/Planer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Go ahead and jump! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Looks like a decent price for the unit if it's in good shape and has flat tables/square fence. The 10" combo units get pretty mixed reviews, the 12"+ are a different class of machine and get much better reviews (also exponentially more expensive). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted February 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I've only heard bad things about those units. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Ask if you can run a couple of boards thru it before you buy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AceHoleInOne Posted February 4, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Don't do it! -Ace- 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 From what I've heard, so take with a grain of salt, combo units have some inherent idiosyncrasies that come to bear because they are combo machines. They supposedly work well enough in either mode but not as good as a stand alone in that same mode. If you already have stand alone units, the added capacity really doesn't give that much benefit. Personally, I'd save up and upgrade one or the other of my stand alones before I'd purchase a combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 I know nothing about this particular model, but be aware that Jet has made some truly horrible combo machines, so do some research on that model before jumping in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Byrdie said: From what I've heard, so take with a grain of salt, combo units have some inherent idiosyncrasies that come to bear because they are combo machines. They supposedly work well enough in either mode but not as good as a stand alone in that same mode. If you already have stand alone units, the added capacity really doesn't give that much benefit. Personally, I'd save up and upgrade one or the other of my stand alones before I'd purchase a combo. +1 So the path taken to this ledge was safe, turn around and go back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Naaaaa....avoid the 10" combos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Combo’s do take a bit of time to get used to them having said that I have been happy with mine. Regarding this machine I have read quite a few bad reviews definitely buyer beware. There are a fair amount of moving parts on j/p’s so make sure not only is everything square but that it goes back to square after switching functions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 It's not great, but it does work. I have the 8" model... It has limitations, but if all you have is a 6" benchtop jointer it is a bit of an upgrade. If you have anything with cast iron, it's not. The beds are aluminum as is the fence and it takes a lot to get the blades aligned. And the blades are unusual(well I think they're metric) and have to be ordered from Jet. Fortunately they aren't expensive, I think $20-30 or so. It only has two. I've been thinking of selling my 8" model on craigslist... but as I'm trying to rearrange my basement so I can get the table saw down there I might keep it... for the basement. I have a bigger jointer and planer to keep out in the garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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