I've been waiting/saving for my last 'big tool' purchase- a jointer. I have a Central Machinery 6" that I'm pretty sure is older than me. The fence doesn't really lock, it's not straight, and the thing is pretty worn out- but it was free. A local ww'er is clearing out his shop and I jumped on a 2003 8" Shop Fox jointer, in excellent condition for $600 including extra blades and the mobile base.
Of course while I was there I had to sort through some of his 8/4 cherry, some ambrosia maple, 8/4 mahogany, and scattered other lumber. And a miter sled/jig as well.
The jointer had me nervous, though. First time I fired it up it rattled terribly. The belts were crazy loose. Tightened up and it's much better, although I'm thinking I may just replace them with link belts. I'm just hoping the bearings were'n't beat up too bad from the loose belts. It hasn't seen a ton of use.
Now I just have to re-arrange everything to accommodate the new toy...errr I mean tool.
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