Delta 6" jointer

[Michael Cole]

I can get what I think is a good deal on a slightly used one ($100). Don't know the model yet, guy says it is one they sell at Home Depot. Is this a good price and a reasonable jointer for a small shop for a beginning woodworker?

[Barry Richardson]

I think so. Should be plenty good for a starter jointer. Buy it, use it, and if later you decide you want to upgrade, you should easily be able to sell it and get your money back...

[cody michael]

I have a delta x5 jointer 6 inch it works for me, I don't have much to compare it to, but it makes boards flat...

[Matt Day]

Depends if it is the benchtop version or the Floor standing one.

The benchtop ones do not have enough mass and are pretty cheaply built to be worth it in my opinion.

My first jointer was a delta X5 floorstanding one and it did a good job. I upgraded after about a year to an 8".

$100 is a good deal for a good condition one.

[Kent A Bathurst]

I have a delta x5 jointer 6 inch it works for me, I don't have much to compare it to, but it makes boards flat...

different critter. this is small bench-top.

that said - - hard to lose out on $100. If it is square and plumb - it works.


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-12-Amp-6-in-Corded-Jointer-37-071/205112293

[Frederick Skelly]

I'd buy it for $100. Build a heavy duty stand out of 2x4's and if necessary put a sandbag in the bottom for mass. It will last you a couple years till you're ready for better.

[Mel Miller]

Or, you could spend a little more money and get something that you will enjoy using and will last for a long time. I see older Delta 6" jointers for $150.- $200. around here.
That 1 star rated HD jointer will likely be a pain in the butt until you get rid of it just like the guy that has it now.

[Myk Rian]

Mel is correct. An old cast iron machine will be of much better use. I've gotten 6" for $50 to $75. Pass on it.

[Garth Almgren]

Or, you could spend a little more money and get something that you will enjoy using and will last for a long time. I see older Delta 6" jointers for $150.- $200. around here.
That 1 star rated HD jointer will likely be a pain in the butt until you get rid of it just like the guy that has it now.
I second that - the benchtop models don't even compare to a floor model, and deals are out there if you keep your eyes open; I picked up my 6" Taiwanese Jet clone in nearly new condition for only $80 on Craigslist a couple years ago.