Pros: Once it's set up, it's a workhorse Cons: setup directions translated to English, broken part out of the box
I bought my Jet from Woodcraft at the Woodworking Show in Dec '01. Right out of the box, I had a broken part that only allowed me to lower the infeed table, but not raise it. Jet's Customer Service solution?? Take it to a local repair shop where they...
Pros: Finish is great. Plenty of power. Good jack-screw cutter. Excellent customer service and great results! Cons: I wish it was longer and wider.
In 1997, I spent several months making my decision about which jointer to buy. I had noticed that I could buy better lumber at a much better price if it was rough sawn, rather than cut to a finished dimension. The finished stuff at the lumber store...
Pros: Good Heavy Construction. No vibration. Quiet operation. Cons: Fence is hard to manipulate. Bolts to lock fence break easily.
The Jet cabinet jointer pictured is a good overall machine with quiet induction motor and a heavy cast iron bed. I got mine for Christmas 2000 and have used it extensively. I work in red oak and this jointer provides beautiful flat edges for glue-ups....
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