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

[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.

[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?

[Mike King]

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

Felder AD741.

[Jim Becker]

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

Felder/Hammer and SCM/Minimax are the brands most discussed. Both companies produce great gear. I'm all SCM/Minimax because that was what appealed to me when I was buying, but would happily get the same utility from Felder/Hammer for similarly equipped machines. None of these tools are "inexpensive" for the initial buy, but the capacities and quality are really great to have over time.

[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]

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.