Hammer A3-41A Jointer - It’s Alive

[James Cheever]

I’m sorry, but I just had to share.

Between snow storms, scheduling equipment movers and work, it has taken too long way too long to do, but I finally had a chance to connect up and try out my new jointer today. For a quick test, I ran some cherry and maple through that I had on hand.

All I can say is “WOW! It is sweet”. Dead flat and a perfect 90 degrees (at least as far as I can tell with the straight edge and square). And the finish it leaves behind is so smooth, it almost doesn’t need sanding at all. I don’t think I’ll be missing my Grizzly 8” at all.

For anyone on the fence about getting a Hammer, all I can say is “get off the fence” and place the order. You won’t regret it!

The “dial in” was easy, since all I had to do was check it. Everything was ready to go right from the factory. All I really had to do was attach the fence and hook up my dust collector.

Here it is in my shop, all setup and ready to go.

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Now to get an electrician scheduled so I can get my new 20” Powermatic planer and Camaster Stinger II hooked up and dialed in.

When that is done it will be time to start putting some “for sale” ads on the Creek and eBay.

I see years of fun times ahead.