craftsman jointer

[cody michael]

Craftsman Jointer Planer rarely used. Model No. 113.206801, I can get this jointer for 100$ what want to use it for is to get a straight edge on rough cut lumber, would it be to small? or would it work fine?

[Thom Porterfield]

I recently restored a Craftsman 6" jointer planer (#103.23900) that is a predecessor of the 113.206801 you mention. I bought new knives for it, had the cutter head bearings replaced and after a couple weeks' work, have a fully functional if not elegant jointer. The biggest hassle I have with it is getting the tables parallel to one another and with the cutter head. Setting knife height is pure tedium, but magnets and dial indicator are a bit help.

Does it work? You bet! Very well, in fact. For $100, do you get a motor, stand? If so, and if you don't mind some tweaking, run, do not walk, to get the thing. Buy the best knives you can find that fit it and you won't be sorry.

[cody michael]

yes it includes stand and motor, needs new/sharpened blades. i can also get a delta x5 jointer for 250$ would that be worth it? I want to give a straight edge to 8-10ft rough cut boards