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I ordered from Rockler earlier this week, signed up for their email list, and chose the free shipping. This shipping option said it could take two weeks but it showed up in two days.

Jim,

Got it! Thanks for providing the video. I do like the LVL top!

Another 'bother' is having to keep the hole clean so the trim-bit bearing has a clean surface to ride on.

You are correct about needing to keep the router plumb. Will you be using a plunge...

I did something similar. I purchased a Festool replacement top:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KN3V3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used a plunge router with a flush...

Peter,

They certainly do have their similarities. I'm particularly intrigued by the track saw cross-cut function.

I'm leaning towards the smaller benches too. Although resizing the larger bench is an option as well.

Can you give me a bit more info on Mike Farrington's LVL top? I looked at some of his videos...

I'm curious if anyone has built any of the workbenches offered by Paoson Woodworking? I find the designs very intriguing and well thought out. He designed a larger bench and smaller, modular, benches...

Ok, between the useful information in this thread and a message from Jack Forsberg and Matt I think I have the information that I need to move forward. I'll bypass the contactor and connect the VFD...

Ok, I think the three black/brown (is one of them grey?) wires are the three phases for the motor. The blue is likely neutral and the green is ground. So do I wire directly from the VFD to the motor...

Thanks for all the replies. The terminals in the picture that I posted are in a box on the back of the machine. I've attached a picture of the motor and the control panel.

The jointer is setup for...

I recently acquired a Griggio PF430 jointer. It is three phase and I'll be powering it with a VFD. The gentleman that I purchased it from said that besides the three phase power it also used 110V,...

Thanks Alvin. I ended up getting a Griggio jointer listed on Craigslist.

I'll add another option. My garage (shop) was built with one standard 9' wide opening. Instead of using an overhead door I build two hinged doors that are 6" thick. They are effectively moving walls...

Interesting. I have yet to hear back about the Griggio but, if I do, I will ask for pictures of the cutterhead.

Yeah, that SCM went for $1200!

I sent a message to the 17" Griggio listing. It's from 1992 so I doubt that it has the Tersa head. But it does have four knives. I initially passes on it because of...

Jared,

I think at this point I'm leaning towards newish-Euro. While I like the older iron, and will happily purchase one in good condition, I also don't want to get into restoring machines.

I...

Jared,

Put it this way, I can purchase a new Grizzly 12" if it comes to it. But I'd rather pay that for a used SCM or equivalent. Facebook Marketplace is frustrating. I feel it shows me only what...

Pete and Bill, thanks for the Craigslist tricks. I'll be using them!

Hi Patrick,

Actually, I started looking in earnest just after the York auction closed. I'm very frustrated that I just missed the SCM 12" jointer!

The 17" is just a bit too big for my shop. And...

Thanks Erik. I've looked at MachineryMax because I do have an interest in used SCM/MiniMax equipment.

Will,

I've noticed this as well. A few items have popped up outside my area for more than I was willing to spend.

-Dave

Alex,

Yep, I have been watching that site as well. I forgot to add it to my list. Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new jointer (probably 12", but maybe 8") and have been watching the usual places (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, here) for a weeks without much luck. I'm also...

I also have a radiant floor in my shop (14 years old). I was thinking you might have air pockets trapped but this is unlikely after 18 months of operation. How long did you pressure test the system...

Thanks for the heads up!