Help - New Jointer or New Planer which one first?

[Steve Harman]

I have an old Delta 8" jointer - Yes shimmed and all
Also have a Delta Lunchbox planer - Fast speed only works

I am looking to upgrade both machines but have to pick one first.
Which one should i get?

[Roger Feeley]

That 8" jointer seems like it's in a better league than the planer. I would go for the planer. I got rid of a lunchbox for a 15" Powermatic with helical head. Big improvement. Someday I may upgrade from my 6" Delta jointer but I'm not in a hurry.

[Grant Wilkinson]

I'm with Roger.

[Bill Space]

I am with a Roger too...

[Jim Becker]

Planer first if you intend to do separates. But...this is certainly an opportunity to consider a J/P combo that will give you wide face jointing capability that matches your thicknessing capacity, too. And that comes in a more attractive footprint. Many threads here on J/Ps and many folks, including myself, enjoy them.

[Mike Kees]

Steve I would definitely say the planer is the weaker link in your system.Unless the jointer is a benchtop unit. Also have to say if i was doing it again I would lean towards the jointer/planer combo. That would have to be a 16''' unit for me now ,so would be expensive. So if separates Planer first or combo and you are done.Man it is fun helping other people spend money.

[Mike King]

I agree with @Jim Becker -- a great time to upgrade to a combo. I've used the full 16" of my jointer fairly frequently!

Mike

[Matt Day]

Planer for sure, or J/P if you’ve got the cash!

[Mike Cutler]

Another planer vote.
if your jointer is working right now. Yeah,planer.

[Steve Harman]

What's this Jointer/Planer combo you speak of Guys? - Just kidding - which brand would give 16" of jointing width?

[Matt Day]

I retract part of my last post. I really prefer separates so I’d recommend getting a planer. If you’ve got the room, which likely isn’t much more, separates are more convenient.

[Chris Hachet]

That 8" jointer seems like it's in a better league than the planer. I would go for the planer. I got rid of a lunchbox for a 15" Powermatic with helical head. Big improvement. Someday I may upgrade from my 6" Delta jointer but I'm not in a hurry.

This absolutely.

[Chris Hachet]

I retract part of my last post. I really prefer separates so I’d recommend getting a planer. If you’ve got the room, which likely isn’t much more, separates are more convenient.

As do I. My friends have Euro style combo machines which are nice, but I prefer my Powermatic Jointer and Planer.

[Mike King]

What's this Jointer/Planer combo you speak of Guys? - Just kidding - which brand would give 16" of jointing width?

Felder AD741.

[Mike King]

I retract part of my last post. I really prefer separates so I’d recommend getting a planer. If you’ve got the room, which likely isn’t much more, separates are more convenient.

If you have the space. And budget.

While it would be ideal to have separates, I've found that I'd prefer to have the width of my combo jointer over the convenience of separates. But that may just be me in my limited shop space.

Mike