diehardcrew Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Hi, I've been looking at jointers and figured I'd ask you guys' opinions figuring some of you must own one! I've been looking at 3 diff models: Delta about $550 US Jet about $550 Ridgid about $400 Anyone have any opinions on them? I don't have the model #'s in front of me, but I think it's Jet's only 6", Delta, you can tell by the price, and Ridgid I think it's their only one. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morben Guitars Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 I own the Rigid model before the current one. Basically the same one with a different base. I think it's a great model. No issues. 90 & 45 degree stop fence - plenty of power - quiet motor. I'd recommend it. Knives are easy to change as well. I've used a friends Grizzly jointer - that's a nice machine as well. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 I also would recommend the Rigid Jointer. After trying various jointers a friend of mine bought the Ridgid 6" planer/jointer after seeing it was on sale for 299 for the weekend. I can't speak for any of the others but his is rock solid and super accurate, I was shocked, simply because of the price. But he said it regularly sells for $399, so he took the chance, good thing he did. All it takes is one swipe or two and it's dead perfect without any gouging and when put together you can't see any light at all between two pieces. If it's the same model he had, I say go for it, because it was a breeze to use and did an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 I have a Rigid planer (13") and like it a lot - I would think that their jointer would be a good tool also. the only issue I have with them is replacement parts are not easy to get a hold of. I bought some replacement rollers (just in case I need them someday) about 2 months ago and they just showed up. Maybe all manufacturers are like that - I'm not sure? I've been using a Delta 6" benchtop jointer (actually 6 1/8") and it's been perfect for building guitars. I think if you were planning on jointing pieces beyond 3 feet in length then you'd need a longer bed. If you're just using it for guitars - it's not a bad choice - especially for under $200.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardcrew Posted April 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Thanks a lot guys. I plan to use it for other projects as well. Since Emerson has been making the Ridgid line I figured they'd be good products, but I don't own any yet, I've just read reviews. So far they've all been good. Hey if I can save $150 or more and still have a good jointer that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Dumb question from a guy who is just starting his first guitar: What do guitar makers use a jointer for? I have one but I just use it for grunt work like getting rough lumber close to straight. For precise edge joinery and for flattening I use hand planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morben Guitars Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 We use them often actually...for joining wood to make a body blank - for joining a fancy top - for joining wood to make neck blanks. I used one to make the electronics cavity cover on my last guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 A jointer plane is the least expensive way to go. I have had good luck with mine and I now have more money for a bandsaw. Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardcrew Posted May 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Thanks, I was thinking of using a jointer plane, but I'm not sure how to true up lumber for my neck blanks using that vs. the power jointer. I know that back in the day that's all they had was jointer planes, etc. but I'm unsure of the best way to true up boards to glue up for my neck blank. Plus I was worried about the hardness of the woods. I'm going to cut up my purpleheart and hard maple, then I want to true them up, then glue them for the neck blank. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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