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Shopsmith Jointer
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:38 am
by cwakelee
There is a rusty Shopsmith jointer on craigslist for $89 is this worth the money.
I only use the Shopsmith for drill press, lathe and to run my bandsaw.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/tls/2166916272.html
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:48 am
by dusty
For that money, I would go for it. It really does not look to be that bad; however, you know nothing about the cutter head so there is some risk!
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:47 am
by JPG
Actually the rust does not look all that bad(it be thin). I would check out the 'moving' parts before purchase though as Dusty mentioned. I assume you would 'pick up locally(that thing is quite heavy to be shipping). Realize it be a half century old(that not bad!). Parts still available from ss!
Offer them $75!:D.............or less!
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:58 pm
by ryansm7
[quote="dusty"]For that money, I would go for it. It really does not look to be that bad]
Just out of curiosity...
what about the cutters? Can they be sharpened (uhhh easily?
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:18 pm
by beeg
ryansm7 wrote:Just out of curiosity...
what about the cutters? Can they be sharpened (uhhh easily?
)
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Yep they can be. IF they are wide enough.
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:24 pm
by JPG
beeg wrote:Yep they can be. IF they are wide enough.
And new ones are currently on sale!
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:07 am
by cwakelee
Something I forgot, the jointer has been on craiglist at least 3 time before.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:44 am
by dusty
Go for a short (1 hour) drive up the 95 and across the 195 and take a look. What is that, about a 120 mile week end drive on the interstae.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:14 pm
by JPG
cwakelee wrote:Something I forgot, the jointer has been on craiglist at least 3 time before.
Offer him $50!;)..........or less.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:57 pm
by ryansm7
beeg wrote:Yep they can be. IF they are wide enough.
The jointer knives I have are nicked-up and look like the originals.
How wide is "wide enough?"
Has anyone seen this on youtube?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-COHKZvc4&NR=1
Are there other ways to sharpen jointer / planer knives?
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