Subject: Delta Benchtop Jointer

From: Ron Newton <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 22:20:41 -0600

Has anyone had experience using the Delta 6" benchtop jointer? Any other
brand of benchtop jointer?  It seems rather flimsy (aluminum bed and
fence, small motor).  I don't have much money or room, but need a
jointer for small to medium size work.

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From: [email-masked] (SRI00)
Date: 12 Feb 1997 00:27:45 GMT

I don't know the price of the benchtops, but I bought the Reliant deluxe
6" jointer at Woodworkers Wharehouse for about $340 and it is well built.
It has cast iron tables and fence. The fence on the deluxe is center mount
and very sturdy. I know it takes up more space than benctop models but
what good are they if they don't work. I mounted casters on mine and keep
it along the wall when not in use.

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From: "George Geddes" <[email-masked]>
Date: 12 Feb 1997 08:01:08 GMT

I have gone through 2 other bench top joiners before the Delta and It does
everything the big ones do except handle heavy stock. You will need to
clamp it to your bench for the larger pieces. The only real draw back is
the same for all small joiner tables, long work pieces (4 ft+) are a
problem. The variable speed motor has handled oak and maple with no problem
and unless you have very unusual temperature changes in your shop, the
aluminum table will give you no trouble.  Keep the blades sharp - George

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