Pre-gloat....

[Gary Whitt]

My new Jet 6" jointer will be joining my stable this afternoon! :p
I needed it to make myself build wall mounted cabinets (more projects!) to free up some floor space.
My massive, cavernous 12x12 shop will welcome it with open doors... :rolleyes:
I'll take pics as I assemble it. Depending on the outcome, some may be posted later than sooner.
If any of you have assembled one, please advise me on some don't's.
I was told by one gentleman that I will probably learn at least one new curse word and will receive at least two new bruises/cuts/abrasions.
Is this true???? :confused:

[Rich Konopka]

Congrats !! I'm not sure it is a Pre-Gloat but maybe a a new Toy Alert :rolleyes:.


Anyways, having recently completed assembly of a Delta 8" DJ20 make sure you have some WD40 for cleaning her up, keep the protection on the knives for they are sharp, and have fun !!


Cheers

[Jim Becker]

Congratulations on your new Jet jointer, Gary! It's a fine tool and you will find that assembly is a "piece of cake". Three bolts is all it takes to put the tool on the base. If you plan on using a mobile base...assemble the tool on the mobile base--you don't want to be liftin' it later! I enjoyed mine for four years and it's current owner is likely to be enjoying it, too.

You might want to check out an article I have on my site about the little "safety" device that limits the bed travel. I don't necessary suggest you remove it, but the article will reinforce why you need to remember it's there should you drop the infeed table beyond a certain point! http://sawsndust.com/a-jetjointerfix.htm

[Bart Leetch]

Don't lift the machine by the beds to set it on the base.

[Mike Wilkins]

Congrats on the new jointer. I have had a Jet 6" jointer for about 8 years
and it has performed flawlessly. Mine is the one with the blue paint job.
And with a small shop to work in you are going to need a mobile base. I made
the one in the Wood Magazine but most any commercially made base will
work.
Good luck and watch those fingers.