View Full Version : Help with CL Jointer purchase
Greg Scull
04-27-2010, 12:04 AM
I have been stalking CL lately trying to find a deal on a Jointer or Planer as these will be my next purchases for my shop.
Today I came across a CL post for a Craftsman
6 1/8-Inch Bench Top Jointer-Planer, Model# 149.236280 - $40.00
Owner says there are some chips on the blades which need to be replaced but otherwise sounded like a good buy. Any thoughts on this tool?
Terry Sparks
04-27-2010, 12:17 AM
First thing I would do is find out what a new set of knives will cost, I'm guessing they will cost more than the price of the jointer.
Greg Scull
04-27-2010, 12:28 AM
First thing I would do is find out what a new set of knives will cost, I'm guessing they will cost more than the price of the jointer.
Sears lists the replacement parts @ 17.13
It is a two blade 9.80L x 1.80W x 0.30H
Guy told me I can get the for 15$
Terry Sparks
04-27-2010, 12:33 AM
Sears lists the replacement parts @ 17.13
It is a two blade 9.80L x 1.80W x 0.30H
Guy told me I can get the for 15$
Heck, for the price of all that what do you have to lose? It will get you started with using rough sawn wood and when you decide to upgrade to a better unit, I'm sure you can re-coop your $57.13 investment for a free use of the tool while you have it.
Richard M. Wolfe
04-27-2010, 12:40 AM
Providing this one runs OK you're not going to find one cheaper. Great tool to learn on. Then when you get a good one you'll be way ahead on the learning curve. (Like me with my old miter saw) :rolleyes:.
Myk Rian
04-27-2010, 8:09 AM
Generally, Cman jointers don't bring the price that Jets, and such do. Doesn't mean it isn't worth it though. For $40 & a couple knives, not a bad deal.
Just make sure the motor runs, and the iron isn't cracked anywhere.
Don Jarvie
04-27-2010, 12:47 PM
Keep in mind that has a short bed so you only get a foot or so on each side which can make jointing a long board a pain.
40 bucks is a good price.
Greg Scull
04-27-2010, 4:14 PM
Well it followed me home today, stopped by sears and got some knives so i'm out 55.60. I am figuring that its going to be a good stop gap that I use for a while and get most of the money out of when its time to upgrade.
Thanks all for your help!
Russell Johnson
04-27-2010, 10:57 PM
I have nedarly the same craftsman Jointer. I've been pretty happy with it. It fit well into my crampt shop. I think the price is a pretty good deal.
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