forum thread Posted by troublekid β’ Jan 1, 2022
Jan 1, 2022 5:21 PM
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forum thread Posted by troublekid β’ Jan 1, 2022
Jan 1, 2022 5:21 PM
WEN JT833H 10-Amp 8-Inch Spiral Benchtop Jointer with Extendable Table - $400
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Here is a 6" on a shopfox with otherwise similar specs
https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-W1876-Spiral-Style-Cutterhead/dp/B08MWVS12N/ref=pd_sbs_6/147-1340335... [amazon.com]
Here is a 6" on a shopfox with otherwise similar specs
https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-W1876-Spiral-Style-Cutterhead/dp/B08MWVS12N/ref=pd_sbs_6/147-1340335... [amazon.com]
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First off the beds are extremely hard to get coplanar and once they are, they're impossible to get to actually lock and stay there. After moderate use, both beds will slip out of coplanar and will need to be readjusted. If you try to raise/lower the infeed table it will not adjust level, the side closer to the cutterhead drops faster so it will require a recalibration to get back to coplanar.
Bottom line, avoid. If you're looking for an affordable benchtop jointer, this is what you want.
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First off the beds are extremely hard to get coplanar and once they are, they're impossible to get to actually lock and stay there. After moderate use, both beds will slip out of coplanar and will need to be readjusted. If you try to raise/lower the infeed table it will not adjust level, the side closer to the cutterhead drops faster so it will require a recalibration to get back to coplanar.
Bottom line, avoid. If you're looking for an affordable benchtop jointer, this is what you want.
https://www.grizzly.com/products/...3rEALw_wcB
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You're better off making a jointer setup with a router, or a powered hand planer. (JSK-KOUBOU on YouTube shows how to make a great one. He is the master of tool making.)
So either buy a good 4, or 6 inch jointer without the "spiral head" (I wouldn't trust WEN with making a spiral head in the first place.) Just don't waste $400 on this thing. You will regret it.
First off the beds are extremely hard to get coplanar and once they are, they're impossible to get to actually lock and stay there. After moderate use, both beds will slip out of coplanar and will need to be readjusted. If you try to raise/lower the infeed table it will not adjust level, the side closer to the cutterhead drops faster so it will require a recalibration to get back to coplanar.
Bottom line, avoid. If you're looking for an affordable benchtop jointer, this is what you want.
https://www.grizzly.com/products/...3rEALw_wcB
WEN is fine for smaller, non-precision items. But a jointer or a planer is something I'd not get from them even if they were 80% off. They're flat out dangerous. And the price of frustration in calibrating them constantly, just as you said, is not worth the "savings".
Even if you are a DIY enthusiast,, this is a bad deal.
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