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| rchamberlain |  6" jointersJuly 16th, 2001 09:45 PM Wilson, Bench style jointers will typically have the following features: 1. Universal motor with adjustable speed settings (good if you want to work with plastics, but universal motor is less powerful and makes more noise) 2. The work bed is shorter, so handling longer pieces is more difficult. 3. The fence is usually much shorter and has less weight than the floor units. 4. You can usually get one for around $250 or so. The floor units are more powerful, have larger infeed and outfeed beds, and have stronger fences. They also only have one speed, so cutting plastics is out. Both units have their place, it depends on the work you want to do. A friend of mine only has a 4" bench jointer, and he makes some beautiful tables. I am not as patient, so I have a 6" floor jointer and it serves me much better. Determine the types of wood you want to work with. If you want to work with maple, you will probably want the floor model. If you're going to work with pine or smaller pieces of oak, get the bench unit. Happy jointing! |
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