Douglas Snyder
01-21-2012, 12:42 PM
Since I have room, I did not want to get a combination jointer/planer. However, Hammer does have a jointer (16 inch) only option and you can add a Byrd head to it. I also found a used late model Northfield 16 jointer. The Northfield is getting refurbish (new single phase motor, new bearings and paint) and I can also have a Byrd head install to replace the 3 blade cutter head. Since the Northfield is going to be a third more expensive than the Hammer, I would like to get you experience using the Hammer as a jointer. (I understand it exactly as the combo unit, just not with the planer stuff added.)
I read the Hammer Manual and I did not see anything about adjusting the tables to be coplaner. Is it possible to adjust them and how difficult task is it? How ofter they need to be adjusted?
The Northfield is designed that they are coplaner from the factory. Unless they were abused the table will be coplaner and no adjustment is need.
I do not run a production shop. I just want a jointer to provide me with good services and not require significant downtime to adjust the jointer to give good performance. The Hammer is moveable and you can add table extensions and cost significantly less. Any thoughts...what your actual experience with either the Hammer or Northfield. Thanks
I read the Hammer Manual and I did not see anything about adjusting the tables to be coplaner. Is it possible to adjust them and how difficult task is it? How ofter they need to be adjusted?
The Northfield is designed that they are coplaner from the factory. Unless they were abused the table will be coplaner and no adjustment is need.
I do not run a production shop. I just want a jointer to provide me with good services and not require significant downtime to adjust the jointer to give good performance. The Hammer is moveable and you can add table extensions and cost significantly less. Any thoughts...what your actual experience with either the Hammer or Northfield. Thanks