03-19-2025, 03:53 PM
I am literally asking 'for a friend'. He asks: "What is a good table top jointer? I do not want to go to Harbor Frieght". Thoughts?
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03-19-2025, 06:57 PM
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Power-37-07...93047&th=1
I had one similar to this that I used for a few years. It worked fine for small stuff but basically convinced me to buy a larger machine. Al
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03-21-2025, 02:40 PM
I wouldn't recommend any. A 6" with straight knives. It can be up graded to a spiral latter.
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(03-21-2025, 02:40 PM)tablesawtom Wrote: I wouldn't recommend any. A 6" with straight knives. It can be up graded to a spiral latter. A 6" jointer won't fit on a table top. The OP asked about a table top jointer, didn't say why. Possibly the OP s friend doesn't have room for a floor standing machine. If I were living in a Condo or some place with limited or no room for 'toys' I'd probably look at one of the Jet benchtop jointer/planers. Or maybe in a really restrictive situation develop proficiency with hand tools, they're far quieter. ▼
03-23-2025, 03:18 PM
(03-23-2025, 02:12 PM)kurt18947 Wrote: A 6" jointer won't fit on a table top. The OP asked about a table top jointer, didn't say why. Possibly the OP s friend doesn't have room for a floor standing machine. If I were living in a Condo or some place with limited or no room for 'toys' I'd probably look at one of the Jet benchtop jointer/planers. Or maybe in a really restrictive situation develop proficiency with hand tools, they're far quieter. I agree with Kurt, I had a small ( 4 inch ) benchtop jointer - only useful for really short stock. Hand tools may be a better option.
03-21-2025, 03:41 PM
Never used it but the Wen stuff has been getting decent reviews. Bought the bench top drill press and can't complain.
The Cutech 8” spiral head jointer can be benchtop.
https://cutechtools.us/products/8-inch-s...rrency=USD I have one in the small garage shop and have 0 complaints. Oh, and they’re quiet. The vacuum I use to collect the shavings while jointing, not so much.
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03-26-2025, 05:39 PM
I expect that they are as loud as the portapotty planers with the universal motors.
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