best Canadian 6 inch jointer for the $$

[camer...@my-deja.com]

Hi

I'm planning on buying a 6 inch jointer at the Canadian homeworkshop
show in March at the international center. My question is, which one
should it be. I've decided on the jet 10 inch contractors saw but am not
so sure that I need to go to that quality for the jointer. I'm looking
for the best bang for my buck as they say. How much do I need to spend
(ie is $ 485 for the craftex vs. $ 700 + for the jet really a good
savings or should I bite the bullet and spend an extra $200) Any
suggestions from my Canadian wood working pals?

TIA

Cameron

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Before you buy.

[Jim Northey]

I've been useing a King 6" for the last few years . No problems so far.
I think it was $ 595 or there abouts .
Jim

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[Guy or Lesley Hilliard]

I don't have one but may I recomend the General (Made in Canada) and
an Editors Choice in 6" jointers review in Dec. 1999 American
Woodworker.

Guy Hilliard

[Bob Oswin]

I am saving for the General international. A little bit more for a lot more.
You will have a chance to check them out almost side by side with your other
possibles.
I got the contractor saw and heve been very pleased.
Bob

<camer...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I'm planning on buying a 6 inch jointer at the Canadian homeworkshop
> show in March at the international center. My question is, which one
> should it be. >
>

[sto...@storm.ca]

I bought the Craftex 6",added a linkbelt and it works fine. The fit
and finish is a little rough. I would definitely check the fence
closely for flatness,this has been an issue for owners of the Delta 6"
as well I believe.....

On Tue, 08 Feb 2000 13:45:19 GMT, camer...@my-deja.com wrote:

>Hi
>
>I'm planning on buying a 6 inch jointer at the Canadian homeworkshop
>show in March at the international center. My question is, which one

>should it be. I've decided on the jet 10 inch contractors saw but am not
>so sure that I need to go to that quality for the jointer. I'm looking
>for the best bang for my buck as they say. How much do I need to spend
>(ie is $ 485 for the craftex vs. $ 700 + for the jet really a good
>savings or should I bite the bullet and spend an extra $200) Any
>suggestions from my Canadian wood working pals?
>
>TIA
>
>Cameron
>
>

[David F. Eisan]

Dear All,

There is a big difference between General and General International. General
is made in Drummondville Quebec and General International is made in Asia.

The list price for a Canadian made 6" General Jointer is $1490.00 Canadian
dollars, and depending on options, the price goes up from there.

Don't think you are buying Canadian made when you buy General International,
you might as well buy any other Asian made product, Delta, Jet, etc.

Thanks,

David.

[Henry]

I have the General model 1180 and just love it, served me faithfully for the
past upteen year. You can write them at 835 Cherrier, Drummondville, Quebec,
Canada, J2B 5A8 or phone 819-472-1161 for current information or catalogue.

Henry

Guy or Lesley Hilliard wrote:

> I don't have one but may I recomend the General (Made in Canada) and
> an Editors Choice in 6" jointers review in Dec. 1999 American
> Woodworker.
>
> Guy Hilliard
>

[Mark]

I have the same jointer and have problems with a scalloped cut resulting
when jointing the edge (face jointing is fine).

I think it's because the jointer (or some part thereof) vibrates causing
the board to 'bounce'. What size (width) of link-belt are you using ?

-Mark

sto...@storm.ca wrote:
>
> I bought the Craftex 6",added a linkbelt and it works fine. The fit
> and finish is a little rough. I would definitely check the fence
> closely for flatness,this has been an issue for owners of the Delta 6"
> as well I believe.....
>

[Shapiro]

Presently Out of Stock in Ottawa

Jens wrote in message <92mgOH5AOOWbr=TIM7Y5P...@4ax.com>...

>"Jim Northey" <san...@sprint.ca> wrote:
>
>> I've been useing a King 6" for the last few years . No problems so far.
>> I think it was $ 595 or there abouts .
>
>

>Busy Bee has there 6" on for $485 til April 15.
>
>Jens

[David F. Eisan]

Dear Mark,

I was getting some scalloping on my Delta 37-190 6" 3/4hp open stand jointer
when I had it set to take off less than a 1/32, I found by setting it to
1/16, all the problems went away. I guess I was trying to take off too
little.

Thanks,

David.

[Bob Oswin]

Point well taken David:

However when I researched my recent table saw purchase I found that Gen
International had several features spec'd into the finished product by
General that made it a very good purchase.
What? you say.
The motor, the table surface, the arbor locks, the "T" slot miter fence, the
"B" type fence included in the initial purchase.
Your mileage may vary.

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