Alan DuBoff
04-09-2006, 5:45 PM
Heads up for anyone interested in a small jointer, the Craftsman 6 1/8" jointer (made by Orion) is on closeout at Sears.
The new model is a 1 1/2 HP model and sells for about $420 (was on sale for $389 until last night).
The previous model was being closed out for $372, but has been reduced to $249.99 by Sears, so have them check in the computer if you're interested.
I had been at Sears last night and they were fumblin' trying to figure out if they had a box downstairs or not, and even offered an extra 20% off the floor model. Unfortunately the computers shut down at 9:00pm sharp. Went back today and they honored the 10% Craftsman discount that was active last night.
I was able to get the little jointer for $224.99 ($249.99 less 10% for Craftsman discount). If you smooth talk the manager, you might be able to get the Craftsman discount as I did, but I was quoted that last night when they couldn't ring up the sale as the computers had shut down as they fumbled around.
For a small closed base 1HP jointer, seemed like a decent deal, so I pulled the trigger.
With 1320 bf of maple which hasn't been straight edged, this little jointer is most welcome in my little humble shop! ;)
The new model is a 1 1/2 HP model and sells for about $420 (was on sale for $389 until last night).
The previous model was being closed out for $372, but has been reduced to $249.99 by Sears, so have them check in the computer if you're interested.
I had been at Sears last night and they were fumblin' trying to figure out if they had a box downstairs or not, and even offered an extra 20% off the floor model. Unfortunately the computers shut down at 9:00pm sharp. Went back today and they honored the 10% Craftsman discount that was active last night.
I was able to get the little jointer for $224.99 ($249.99 less 10% for Craftsman discount). If you smooth talk the manager, you might be able to get the Craftsman discount as I did, but I was quoted that last night when they couldn't ring up the sale as the computers had shut down as they fumbled around.
For a small closed base 1HP jointer, seemed like a decent deal, so I pulled the trigger.
With 1320 bf of maple which hasn't been straight edged, this little jointer is most welcome in my little humble shop! ;)