Mike Shields
01-03-2014, 12:10 PM
With all the research I've done (incl asking questions/reading posts here), I've placed an order for a new Minimax FS30 J/P to replace a 6" jointer and 13" planer.
My jointer is an 6" Delta that I had bought 10 years ago. It was barely sufficient, but it wasn't expensive either. I upgraded to a 8" Crescent (1940s vintage (old arn mistake)), but sold it quickly. I usually ended up paying for the milling at the hardwood store because of my 6" jointer; what a waste of a tool, money, and missing out on making sawdust. My planer is a 13" lunchbox that I think has caused some hearing damage (lol yes I use hearing protection! ).
I can't stand poor quality tools. I would rather not own something, than one with bad performance. Sometimes I learn about these things the hard way, and it has always cost me. There is something euphoric about anything of quality, but especially more so when its a tool that produces amazing cuts, resulting in something you can be proud of.
I stretched a little for this purchase (compared to what I have now), but highly doubt I'll ever have buyers remorse for the next couple decades that I'll own this machine.
Thanks for all your help.
Mike in Denver
My jointer is an 6" Delta that I had bought 10 years ago. It was barely sufficient, but it wasn't expensive either. I upgraded to a 8" Crescent (1940s vintage (old arn mistake)), but sold it quickly. I usually ended up paying for the milling at the hardwood store because of my 6" jointer; what a waste of a tool, money, and missing out on making sawdust. My planer is a 13" lunchbox that I think has caused some hearing damage (lol yes I use hearing protection! ).
I can't stand poor quality tools. I would rather not own something, than one with bad performance. Sometimes I learn about these things the hard way, and it has always cost me. There is something euphoric about anything of quality, but especially more so when its a tool that produces amazing cuts, resulting in something you can be proud of.
I stretched a little for this purchase (compared to what I have now), but highly doubt I'll ever have buyers remorse for the next couple decades that I'll own this machine.
Thanks for all your help.
Mike in Denver