rob hagan
07-21-2008, 7:43 PM
Hi all,
This is my first post though I have read many others. I have an opportunity to by an older delta/rockwell 8" jointer for the asking price of $500 .It is a 37-315 with an enclosed stand and 11/2 hp motor. The cutterhead rotates free and appears tight,and it comes with a spare set of knives. The seller is a retired cabinet maker.The machine looks to be in fair/good shape but is missing the outfeed table adjustingwheel/knob, and the cabinet has a few extra holes in it.
My questions are: is the dj 20 a better machine for a little more money(used),several members have mentioned "upgrading" from the older deltas-how so?, and the other option I have been thinking of is a used powermatic 54a for its longer tables. I currentlly own a 6" short table delta as well as a 4" delta- I want the longer tables for a straighter joint.
Any experience with these machines would be appreciated as I'm trying to upgrade my equipment for the long term(home hobbyist) Thanks in advance for any advice.
Rob
This is my first post though I have read many others. I have an opportunity to by an older delta/rockwell 8" jointer for the asking price of $500 .It is a 37-315 with an enclosed stand and 11/2 hp motor. The cutterhead rotates free and appears tight,and it comes with a spare set of knives. The seller is a retired cabinet maker.The machine looks to be in fair/good shape but is missing the outfeed table adjustingwheel/knob, and the cabinet has a few extra holes in it.
My questions are: is the dj 20 a better machine for a little more money(used),several members have mentioned "upgrading" from the older deltas-how so?, and the other option I have been thinking of is a used powermatic 54a for its longer tables. I currentlly own a 6" short table delta as well as a 4" delta- I want the longer tables for a straighter joint.
Any experience with these machines would be appreciated as I'm trying to upgrade my equipment for the long term(home hobbyist) Thanks in advance for any advice.
Rob