rainjer Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 My dad was given a jointer like this one several year ago by a family friend and has been in his garage since then. My parents are now in the process of down sizing an are planning on moving out of state and my dad has offered it to me. It is a 6" Craftsman jointer for the 70's. As fr as I know it runs. I currently don't own a jointer but and would like to have one but this would take up a lot of space. My shop is 1/2 of my 2 car garage so space is a premium. I already have a Miter saw on a stand, Delta 36-725 table saw, Kreg router table, 14" band saw, (2) 24 X 60" bench, a spindle sander, small combo sander and small drill press. Most are on mobile bases so I able to move things around as need. My first question is is it worth getting? (quality) Second can I put it on a mobile base and do they make one to fit it? Are that any issues with using on on a mobile base? Besides needing to be cleaned up, replacing the belt, making sure everything moves and sharpening or replacing the blades, is there anything else i need to look at? I helped him move this when he got it so I know t is very heavy. I don't wan to get it if it is just a boat anchor. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 You can't go wrong at that price. Yes, you can get a mobile base for it but, I would see if you can get it on a smaller base to save room for you. Sharpen the knives, square up the fence and give it a test run. The big 3 are important in any woodworking shop. Jointer, planer, table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I used to have a 4" version of that jointer. Aside from the capacity, it was a better tool than the 6" jointer I have now. Very solid, stong fence and beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 A jointer would be very complimentary to your other tools. Like Kev says this is one of the big three. You have the table saw. Dressing lumber is a basic foundation of any woodworking project. Next on the list is a planer. Mobile bases is a very good idea especially in a small shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 There are bolt on locking casters that you can buy instead of a full mobile base. they might take up just a little less room,. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 9 hours ago, RichardA said: There are bolt on locking casters that you can buy instead of a full mobile base. they might take up just a little less room,. +1 looks like they'd go right where the adjustable feet currently are on that guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 My first jointer was one like this, though the base was a little different. With sharp blades it will work well. Getting the tables aligned can be a pain, but once set they stay put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 If it runs well, you can add locking casters on the legs. But, you will have to find a blade guard, it's a necessary part. Unless you don't care about your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Generally the older the craftsman the better... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 2 hours ago, curlyoak said: Generally the older the craftsman the better... That's what I said, but my wife's not buying it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted November 3, 2019 Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 My age has brought me down a notch or 2. But I can still make sawdust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rainjer Posted November 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Made some progress today. The stand was kinda wobbly so I decided to make some updates. I skinned the the outside with some 5mm plywood I had laying around. I installed rivnuts in the metal stand an attached the panels with truss head machine screws so I can remove the panels if needed. I will be adding a dust chute that come out the left end. It will separate the electrical from the the dust since the motor will be mounted on the shelf on the right side of the stand. The belt will also run between the chute and the outer cover acting as a belt guard. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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