Michael Poller
05-01-2009, 12:06 PM
I am in the market for a used 6" jointer and have been keeping a close eye on Craigslist and eBay for good deals within 100 miles or so of my location.
I am looking to get a closed stand 6". Will also 'settle' for the Ridgid 6" since it's sort of half closed stand, half open stand and appears to have dust collection similar to the closed stand 6" models.
I want to be prepared to pick one up at a moments notice when the right opportunity presents itself.
What is going to be the best way to transport one of these tools?
I own a Toyota RAV4 (newer/larger body style) which should be able to hold one if I seperate the jointer from it's base. I also have access to my wifes Ford Explorer which has room to hold it as well, but again I suspect only if I seperate the machine from it's base.
Is this something that is easy to do? Will I cause any damaage transporting in this way?
What tools would I need to seperate base from jointer? Will a decent socket wrench set do? Other special tools needed? (I don't expect specific answers here since I don't have a specific model of jointer I am buying but general suggestions are welcome!)
I have access to borrow a pickup truck as a last resort, but it requires scheduling with the owner which could result in a lost Craigslist deal if I can't get ahold of the pickup in time.
Thanks in advance for any responses/suggestions as always.
I am looking to get a closed stand 6". Will also 'settle' for the Ridgid 6" since it's sort of half closed stand, half open stand and appears to have dust collection similar to the closed stand 6" models.
I want to be prepared to pick one up at a moments notice when the right opportunity presents itself.
What is going to be the best way to transport one of these tools?
I own a Toyota RAV4 (newer/larger body style) which should be able to hold one if I seperate the jointer from it's base. I also have access to my wifes Ford Explorer which has room to hold it as well, but again I suspect only if I seperate the machine from it's base.
Is this something that is easy to do? Will I cause any damaage transporting in this way?
What tools would I need to seperate base from jointer? Will a decent socket wrench set do? Other special tools needed? (I don't expect specific answers here since I don't have a specific model of jointer I am buying but general suggestions are welcome!)
I have access to borrow a pickup truck as a last resort, but it requires scheduling with the owner which could result in a lost Craigslist deal if I can't get ahold of the pickup in time.
Thanks in advance for any responses/suggestions as always.