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    Delta 8" jointer

    Looking to buy a 8" Jointer. Found a few online one is a Delta 52-678. I it has a 1.5 hp motor that is wired for 115v but can be wired for 220.. I like the idea of using the 115v since its a small shop and currently dont have 220v. The guy wants around $900 and is only wiliing to drop the price $50. From the pics the jointer looks in real nice shape. Is this considered a good price? Is it worth the 2.5 hour drive?

    The other is a Geetech CT-204L 8" at a way better price but the motor is wired for 220v which I dont have at the moment. This is also about a 2.5 hour drive.

    What are you thoughts are all the 8" used Jointers around the $700 to $900 price range?




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    I would say that if it's in good shape, it's not a bad deal.

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    115 or 220 what country? Location will vary what is a good price.
    Bill D.

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    I live in New Jersey.
    The Delta is a good deal at $850? So is a decent used 8" jointer is in the $800 range?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julian Dembicki View Post
    Looking to buy a 8" Jointer. Found a few online one is a Delta 52-678. I it has a 1.5 hp motor that is wired for 115v but can be wired for 220.. I like the idea of using the 115v since its a small shop and currently dont have 220v. The guy wants around $900 and is only wiliing to drop the price $50. From the pics the jointer looks in real nice shape. Is this considered a good price? Is it worth the 2.5 hour drive?

    The other is a Geetech CT-204L 8" at a way better price but the motor is wired for 220v which I dont have at the moment. This is also about a 2.5 hour drive.

    What are you thoughts are all the 8" used Jointers around the $700 to $900 price range?



    I think it is a good deal, especially if it is in good shape. IMHO, the voltage or the 2.5 hr. drive would not influence me since this is probably a medium/long range plan.

    My 2 pennies,

    RC

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    A 1.5 Hp motor will have the same power at 120 volts as it will at 240 volts, so there is no real gain by running it on 240.
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    I paid 625 for one at a school auction around 1975. Everyone said I was crazy for paying that much for it, but I was getting ready to pay 995 for a new one, and was glad to save the money on one as good as new. I still use it.

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    I have a old Rockwell/Delta from the 1970's I bought it around 1995 and it was needing a little work. I can't remember for sure but I think I paid around $500 for it put about $150 into it. It's been a great machine & I still use it. I like the older American Made machinery. No reason it shouldn't last me the rest of my life.

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    A 1-1/2 HP motor is right at the limit for 110 volts, because of the amperage.
    I had a 1-1/2 HP motor wired for 110 volts on my old Delta contractor's saw. It kept tripping the breaker, and I couldn't use it for more than a few minutes at a time.I ended up getting a 220 v. circuit installed, and things were much better.
    If you're going to get a big jointer, I'd highly recommend that you switch over to 220 volts.
    Rick

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    I bought my delta about five years ago for $400. Of course I had to switch out the motor for single phase and maybe switch the control transformer taps. I separated the machine from the base and carried it upside down.
    Bill D.

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