daveq Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I have been looking into obtaining a jointer lately. I have a 13" planer but it doesn't completely solve my wood prep issues. I don't have a lot of space left in my shop but I guess I could make room for a full size (free standing) jointer. The benchtop jointer (Delta) looks appealing. The only knock against it (as I have read) is that it is not big enough to do large pieces of lumber. For building guitars, I would think it should be fine. Anyone use one? I've also looked into alternatives to paying the big bucks for a jointer (hand tools, router table, ...) but they all present problems of thier own (at least for me they do). I know this is a very controversial topic amongst woodworkers and I have read many articles where some people swear you never need a jointer and others who say they couldn't live without one. I'd just like to hear from some guitar builders and see what your opinions are. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 The only issure with a jointer is the width of stock it can handle. A benchtop jionter should be more than enough for joining 8/4 stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 The benchtop I was looking at is a 6" Delta : Benchtop Jointer If my wife sees me bringing home another power tool, she's probably going to flip out. If I can avoid the more expensive stationary jointer (%500 an up) that would help avoid any deep wounds. I don't know if it would have enough power for the real hard woods, but my guess is that it would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 It looks like it will be great for guitar building. Yes you need a joiner if your gonna be gluing 2 pieces of wood end to end instead of one piece for the body, simply because it will make the join, line up perfectly. But you still have to use glue.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeisnotcool2 Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 those deltas are nice little jointers! i think it would be plenty sufficient for guitar building! and if your worried about the power of the motor on harder woods, just make the cut depth a little shallower. as for the wife problem.lol ive had the same issues! but i find if you make her something nice with the tool then she usually forgets about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Good plan, I wonder what kind of guitar she would like I'll see if I can justify it by premium wood prices, etc ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 lmao.. nope sound like you need to buy Oak for the type of stuff she'll probably want you to build.. lol.. some new cabinets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I use a dinky little 200$ craftex 4" jointer, works fine, and it's so great, cause u can just make ur own straight edges out of some spair ebony or something. I wish i had a planer though the only one i can afford around here is the Craftex 12½" model, but i'm worried that'll just barely do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 The one I was looking at (the Delta) was going for around $200 (US) at one point in time, so that's what really made it appealing to me. As for the planer, what size would you like to have? I have a 13" Rigid planer and it does a good job for me. It's a bit tight for body blanks, but it does fit. I think the price jumps quite a bit after 13". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 i'd like a 13, i think 12½" is just asking for trouble... but around here the jump is after 12½"..... it goes up to 400something i think for a 13" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I was fortunate enough to get a large jointer off a guy at work who just wanted to get rid of it. $100 ! An old Craftsmen Model # 113.206933(Back when they made quality stuff.)Also got the Delta 12 1/2" planer. The jointer is also great for the neck face before fingerboard placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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