220v 8" wood planing table

primal1 · #1 09/04/06, 04:37 PM

My neighbor is selling his and I think i want it. This machine is made of 4"sq lumber, solid, it's quite old but it's in perfect condition. The motor is new and he paid ~$300 Canadian.
I have asked him to think about how much he would sell it to me for, while he came back with 'ok, think about how much you can afford'.... of course I want to be reasonable and fare,, so what do you guys think would be a good price to offer?

WisJim · #2 09/05/06, 07:39 AM

Do you mean a jointer? Need a better description of the tool.

primal1 · #3 09/05/06, 07:57 AM

Sorry, i don't know much about these types of machines. i did a google to find a similar machine but couldn't find any, as far as frame goes.
The blade is the same or similar to this image:
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/t...nter_blade.jpg

I am not sure the difference between a jointer and a regular plane for planks... i'll get some more details this week, maybe a picture if i can.

rambler · #4 09/05/06, 09:36 AM

A jointer is typically narrower and you hold the edge of the wood over the blades.

A planer is typically wider, & has rollers to feed the wood through itself - power feed. They smooth the surface of the wood, not the edge.

Most would be a set of 2-3 blades, tho some are sanding drums.

The 8" puts your deal right in between - a vary big jointer, but a too narrow planer. Hum.

The 'wood frame' part throws me, I'm only familiar with all-metal units of either type. You must have something very, very old there. Doesn't make it bad, but makes it very hard to figure value....

Just really hard to say.

--->Paul

WisJim · #5 09/05/06, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by primal1

The blade is the same or similar to this image:
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/t...nter_blade.jpg

I am not sure the difference between a jointer and a regular plane for planks... i'll get some more details this week, maybe a picture if i can.

The picture is of a jointer (although sometimes they are called jointer/planers). I am assuming thisis some kind of unit with a home-made wooden table instead of a metal casting?

primal1 · #6 09/05/06, 04:40 PM

Just spoke to the guy about it, he calls it a planer and his dad made it over fifty years ago, his dad was a farmer and a window maker. The farm had a water driven mill and that machine is the last of whats left of the farm, it's sitting in his basement and rarely gets used anymore.
I am shocked it is in such good condition after so many years. He wants me to come take a closer look at it next week, i'll get some pictures and post em here to give you all a better idea. Thanks for the help so far

agmantoo · #7 09/05/06, 09:39 PM

Are you aware that is about the most dangerous wood working tool made? Lots of people that have used them in the past now answer to "Nub". If you manage to get the jointer be very careful with it.

primal1 · #8 09/05/06, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the warning agmantoo

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I am very careful around all machinery, my uncle and my dad owned a machine shop many years ago and I was exposed to and used several types, milling machines, metal lethes(sp?) I even learnt how to spin metal which is very cool!
Generally I do prefer hand tools but with the plans for renovations to this house I could save a bit of money buying rough lumber.
My neighbor is also the type of guy who will want to help me set it up(he has already said once setup in needs balancing??) and no doubt give me some crash courses, do's and don't and such.
It's a hell of a machine and I know it.

skruzich · #9 09/12/06, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by primal1

Thanks for the warning agmantoo

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I am very careful around all machinery, my uncle and my dad owned a machine shop many years ago and I was exposed to and used several types, milling machines, metal lethes(sp?) I even learnt how to spin metal which is very cool!
Generally I do prefer hand tools but with the plans for renovations to this house I could save a bit of money buying rough lumber.
My neighbor is also the type of guy who will want to help me set it up(he has already said once setup in needs balancing??) and no doubt give me some crash courses, do's and don't and such.
It's a hell of a machine and I know it.

That is a joiner, and it is IMO by far the most dangerous tool made for woodworking!!!! I have a delta 6" uhmmm I think the table is around 30" long.

I wouldn't pay 300 bucks for it. I paid 100.00 for my delta planer and thats when it was made in the US. The second thing you MUST remember is can you get blades for that thing! My joiner is tough to find blades for now since its so old, and my 10" planer I have to have blades made for them at 120 bucks a set.
SO Personally look around and find a delta, or Rigid and buy that.