Been doing some shopping on a 6″ jointer. Have found the General and Jet to be excellent at around $500. I don’t want to over-look the not so well known brands though. Most of the jointers are cast pretty much the same. Found the Jet and General very similar casting. The General does have a longer bed.
Have read a few reviews that mentioned the Sunhill 6″. The price is more that right. $325 plus shipping. Does anyone have one or have knowledge of Sunhill as I am not familiar with their tools at all. Any help would be appreciated as I am going to make a purchase of something within a week.
Thanks.. sarge.jt
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Check out bridgewood while you're at it. That's what I went with and have been very pleased. The bridgewood was $399 plus shipping. However, I think you're right to assume most of the 6" jointers are pretty much the same. The big differences I found was the motors and the number of knives. Some were only 1/2 hp others 1 hp. Some only had two knives, others 3. The General and Powermatic had longer beds and are good machines, but for the higher price you might be better off to get an 8" model in one of the cheaper brands that will give you the length and the width.
Doug
I already checked the Bridgewood. My friend has one. I called today and is $399 plus $89 shipping. The Sunhill is on sale $329 plus $79 shipping. I mic'ed the Bridge and the table flatness is better than the Jet or General. The fence is solid. The Bridge is a excellent machine for a reasonable price. Just a few less frills as the Sunhill.
I really like the General as has a 55" bed. The reason checking Sunhill is it has a 52" bed. All the rest have 46" give or take. I just don't have much knowledge of Sunhill in general. They are in Seattle. Hoping some NW's have looked at it or have.
Thanks for your response. At this stage, any bit of info I can pick up will help. And yes, still considering the Bridge and the General. You got a good, solid machine there. If I could just figure out how to add bed extentions to that critter.
Hmmmmhhh... I rebuilt a TS, why not.. ha...
Have a good evening..
sarge..jt
The Sunhill is basically the same as the Jet (in fact, I believe they are mfg in the same factory in Taiwan). I have the 8" and am very pleased with the reliability and performance of the machine, and also very impressed with Sunhill as a company (they sell a wide range of very large machines to production shops). I think this is a great value in a jointer.
Jeff
Thanks.. See post I just made to Doug. I wanted to hear some 1st hand info as at $408 shipped, hard to beat. I had read some good reviews on it as a best buy because of price. I just didn't have any 1st hand owners know-ledge. You spoke of their service and reliability. I picked the salesmen for info I already knew from reviews and he threw in a few I didn't know. He was very knowledgeable overall. So far, so good.
I hope their are several others that see and respond. Doug had a suggestion on Bridgewood. I have used it and it is great value. The Sun is just a good deal if the quality and service is there. For that price, I can put the difference to use on another tool.
From what I've found out, the Sunhill is made by Goo-Tech in Taiwan. Yep, there are just a few manufacturers doing all the Tai jointers. I looked at Jet and General and both are almost identical casting. Difference is the GI has a 55" bed and Jet 47". If think several companies like the Sunhill and Bridgewood are excellent values because of elimination of the middle man and the price of advertising.
Still researching, but when I research--well, I research. Ha... I just got a feelin' we po' folks can get excellent quality at a better price by doing our home-work instead of just springing for the "big-name" brand. I'm gonna find out! Grin<>
Have a good evening..
sarge..jt
I bought the Sunhill 6", and it has been excellant. Cutter was alligned right out of the box. THe extensions to the table (to make it into an extra long bed jointer) needed shimming. THe finish seems about as good as jet. The manual is worthless. Otherwise, this represents a great buy. You won't be sorry. ---geoff
geoff
Thanks for posting your feed on your Sunhill. I need info, good or bad. So far everything is looking like a bright, sunny day. Ha.. I knew nothing about the SH until a couple of days ago. Heard it mentioned several times on this forum. All tool reviews I could dig up was positive. Wood Mag tool test had it and the Bridgewood as best buys. Not editors choice. Short a few frills.
The SH looks good on paper. I like the crank wheels instead of levers. Slower, but easier to fine tune. Like the longer bed and the 1 HP. I think a delivered price of $408 makes a lot of sense. Fortunately I can afford the General Int.. But this SH is $168 cheaper and I don't like paying the super-market more for an apple than the guy on the corner fruit stand with lower over-head. Apples are apples.
Service and parts can warrant a higher price. From what you and Jeff say, that hasn't been a problem. Sometimes the little guy works a lot harder at customer service than the big guy. That's how you get to be the big guy. Ha...
My wife better hide my wallet tomorrow, unless someone chimes in with a negative that I need to consider. I'm beginning to believe the Sunhill and Bridgewood are both diamonds in the rough. Put them in the right hands and they very well may be close to 24k. Grin<> Thanks..
sarge..jt
Jeff,
Where can I find info on Sunhill tools? Did a search on the web but could find nothing about them. Do they have a website? Would appreciate any info.
thanks
Mike
Here ya go, Mike -
http://www.sunhillmachinery.com/
Alan
Hey Alan,
Thanks. This looks like a good deal. Think I'm gonna go for it.
Mike
Mike -
I gladly accept your thanks for the web site URL.
As for it being a good buy, I have no clue...
I came upon this thread and have been following it to learn something about shopping for a jointer.
Good luck !
Alan
I was disappointed at the lack of useful pix to be found on the web in general & Sunhill's site in particular so I put up my own to help others. At the bottom of this page is a link to my Sunhill 6" jointer homage:
http://www.wood-workers.com/users/mach70/index.html
I just got the latest FWW yesterday and was dismayed they didn't include the Sunhill in their 6" jointer survey. How could FWW ignore a tool that's such a good value and has gotten excellent press for at least 3 years??
MACH70
Good point. I thought the same thing. Thanks for the web-site. Sunhill and others don't get the reviews that the big names do. They don't sink big bucks into advertising with the mags that do the reviews, either. Suppose that is just co-incidence. Ha........
Have a good evening..
sarge..jt
Sarge,
I've often seen the charge that a magazine only reviews or recommends products from their advertisers. I always thought (hoped?) Taunton was above that kind of BS. On the other hand Harbor Freight could sell more tools than Sears but you never see their stuff reviewed.
MACH70
Yep. I think that there are a lot of folks that would think their credibility would be hurt if they tested a not well known tool. Look at Ryobi. Everyone laughs. It has some cheap stuff, but I have a Ryobi 10" DP that it IMO the best on the market in it's class. The chuck has litteraly no run-out and it's machined well. Never a bit of trouble. I have a 3 x 21 belt sander that I have run the crap out of building work-benchs for beginners in a local club. Haven't even had to replace the brushes yet. Just bought a 4 x 36 belt 6" disc that is heavier than any in it's class. Look's promising. I bought a BT 3000 TS in a yard sale for $120 with rails that I have modified quite a bit. I would rather have it than any contractor saw on the market. I got a slider, crown gaurd and rivving knife that I custom built.
I don't know the real reason they over-look some of the tools. But, I try not to over-look anything. Sometimes you just find a real good machine at a real good bargain. Sunhill be one, IMO..
Have a good day..
sarge..jt
Sarge, Sunhill has a good reputation and their catalogue shows them to be suppliers of the really big millworking equipment. If they can build that stuff OK, they should do a fine job on tools for you and me.
They have also done well on the reviews I have seen. Their jointers have bolt-on bed extensions, giving them one of the longer bed lengths in their class. Look very seriously at these products. If you have the space for it and can afford it, I would seriously consider the 8" over the 6".
HAPPY TOOL HUNTING!
--
Lee in Cave Junction, Oregon
On the Redwood Highway
Lee
Thanks for your input. The bed length is a factor. Only the General International has a longer bed lenght. SH 52", GI is 55". I love the GI with the front cranks, but for the $168 split I can live with cranks on the side and a 3" shorter bed. Every other competitor is 46" or 47".
I have only gotten positive feed-back so far. Unless something negative comes up in the next couple of hours, I'm just sitting here on vacation waiting for Sunhill to open on the west coast. Thinking "Big Blue" is gonna come through at the current moment.
You are correct to consider the 8" for the price. I started by jointing by hand. Built a split fence router fence that I shim and edge joint with a straight bit. I have access to a "20 planer and a drum sander at my neighbors. He builds custom outdoor furniture for a living in his shop. If I were commercial that would definitely be the ticket.
I don't have to have a jointer. There have always been other ways. Just at this stage of the game (30 years WW) I would like to not have to set up the router outfeed. I can afford the 8", but don't really need it for the current situation. Funny, 30 years after the fact I'm starting to pick up power tools many probaly consider couldn't be without. I guess I have got caught up in this high-tech world. <>Grin..
Blue, I like blue. "Big Blue" has a nice ring to it. I think I might just give Sunhill a ring and see if they got any extras sitting around they might want to get rid of. Yep, maybe that's what I'll do.. Thanks, I think you just cast the diciding vote. And who says one vote doesn't matter.
Lee, have a good day!
sarge..jt
Let us know how it works out. ---geoff
I was considering an 8" Sunhill, but I didn't have the room. I ended up buying a Geetech from CP tools in El Monte, CA(transpower is their line). From what I understand and can tell by photos, it is the same as the Sunhill 6" less the extensions for $310. I'll use this until I get room for my 8". The alignment out of the box seemed to be dead on. I haven't checked for flatness, it gives me straight & flat boards.
The fence on the Jet appears to be a better design, but I use mine mainly for flattening boards and making them straight. For the money, it's hard to beat, and a cost I could absorb if I can't get rid of it when I buy my 8' or 12" in the future.
Craig
the Sunhill is Geetech
craig
Thanks for your post. Jeff nailed it with yours is the same as both come straight from the Gee-Tech factory. Confirmed by Sunhill. You just got a different worded box. BTW, in a earlier post to Jeff, I stated Goo-Tech. Well, at my age we Goo instead of Gee. he..he..
Fuel for thought, you might check with geoff and Jeff and see how the extentions are mounted. You might purchase them from SH and add to your bed if it's set up the same way. Sometimes spare parts are higher mark up than with the machine. Just a thought if you need the extra 6". Opps, hope Splintie and FG don't read this post. I seem to stay in trouble. <>grin
Thanks again..
sarge..jt
Doug:Jeff:geoff:Lee:craig......
A very special thanks for all your responses. Your thoughts and experiences swayed me toward the Sunhill. I firmly believe I have made the correct decision both economically, customer service and from a quality standpoint. Works great right out of the box are strong statements. I have put my trust in your hands along with some home-work. I don't think I will be dis-appointed.
"Big Blue" is loaded and rollin'. Last visual report I got it had made the Wa. State border headed south-east. This is the first stationary tool I've bought new since 1980 when I had to sell mine. I have a nice set up with used, bench-top, hand and junk tools I have modified to meet my personal demands.
Am I excited, nah..you don't get excited at 55. he...OK.OK. So I called State Trooper HQ in the 11 states the truck is passing through and asked for an escort. Hope that driver doesn't take long coffee breaks. Guess I can wait, a stationary I don't have to modify.
Got a nice big space between the router cabinet and the mortiser cabinet. Moved them back towards the shop wall so I got a clear lane for the jointer bed. Hmmmm....you know, I got 14' clear lane on both sides of the jointer. How did you guys say those extensions mounted. A little modification and I could have a 28 foot jointer bed. Imagine that!!
Will give my thoughts and maybe even a pic when "Big Blue" is up and humming.. Again, thank you all for the assist!
sarge..jt
Thanks for this post, I have been considering the 6" Jet jointer for the past month. I had read of very good reviews of the SH but was hesitant because of it being a lesser known company. This discussion has changed my mind. The 8" looks awfully tempting. Thanks.
Marcello
Edited 11/9/2002 10:35:46 AM ET by TMARCELLO
TM
Morning Marcello, been busy in shop finishing a week of vacation. Glad to see you look at other than the big names. I too had no experience with the Sunhill. That's why I posted. All reviews were great as an exceptional buy. Posters backed that up with straight from the horses mouth info. $325 or $500? I saw the Sunhill at the International WW show in Atlanta. They been around for about 20 years and sell and lease big equipment for industry.
Good luck and good thinking..
sarge..jt
The one week vacations go by very quickly. I have heard that you need one week to take my work out of your system and a second week to enjoy the vacation. I hope you enjoyed yours.
Let usknow once you get the jointer on line how it works for you.
Marcello
Yep, 16 hour days in the shop. What a terrible sweat-shop. Ha.. It was kind of nice to get back to work and rest. Grin<> I only work 6 hour days now. I had my own company for about 14 years and 6 hours a day forced to talk about classic cars is about all I can handle..he..he..
Will post as jointer should be in late this week as long ride from Seattle tol Atlanta. Hope to get up this week-end and running. Unless my wife points out the falling leaves need a little attention. Ha..
Soon..
sarge..jt
Well, Sarge, I am following in your footsteps and ordering the 6" Sunhill tomorrow. I am making room in my garage by getting rid of the lawn mower tractor. I know I'll regret it in the summer but something has to go. How long did it take to get yours in from the day you ordered it?
Marcello
Marcello
Seventh working day. Just put it in the shop as I had it sent to our loading dock at work. Comes truck freight. From Seattle to Montana about 2 to 4 working days truck freight. Ask for Rex when you order and tell him JT in Atlanta sent you. Request a freight track #. He will call you back after ABF picks it up. You can track at http://www.abfs.com . If you are shipping to your home address be sure to give a good daytime ph# they can call you at. Truck companies will not deliver unless they confirm someone will be there.
Good Luck..will open and have a look about mid-nite. BTW, put some sun-glasses on. Similar to Dennis's 02 Fisch sander, it's blue-very blue.. I peaked. ha..ha..
sarge..jt
Just ordered it. Should be in middle of next week. Only two 6" jointers left in stock. Rex was not there so I spoke with Howard. With all this research you did, you may know all of those guys by name.
I asked Howard why he or someone from Sunhill do not post on this site and help out on occasion. He said there is an "unwritten law" which prohibits the equipment manufacturers from doing so. I suppose it is to avoid ugly arguments between competing manufacturer's. I have seen Charles posts here from Freud and I think they are very informational. I suppose it is not the same as a jointer or table saw mfr. Also his posts deal strictly with the engineering and mechanics of the Freud blades and he does not comment about other specific mfr's. Maybe he can shed some light into the "unwritten law", what can and can't be said. That is probably another thread.
So, how many lineal feet of stock have you jointed so far?
Marcello
Marcello
No linear feet. Will put it together to-nite and play with improvements. May put 1 1/2" wooden base with a rubber mat sandwiched between the two 3/4" pieces to dampen any vibration. May not have any vibration, I will see. I prefer a exact height for my use and whatever it takes to get it there, I will engineer. Here I go again. Can't leave anything alone. Ha....
Latter, got work in a short while..
sarge..jt
Been listening to you guys and you've got me convinced to order an 8" sunhill. I've had good luck with Bridgewood but this will be first Sunhill. Thanks for all your research and discussion - makes decision a lot easier for me. Hopefully we'll both be pleased.
Jim
Good recon work. Let me say that the Bridgewood is an excellent machine and buy also. I posted that a friend had one and I mic'ed that thing. The beds on the Bridge were flatter than any of the competitors. I think the Bridgewood 8" was rated #1 in the 8" dept.
I choose the Sunhill because it was $75 cheaper. Which-ever you choose, I think will be a good choice. They both seem to meet basically the same machining standards as the Jet and Delta at a better price. You pretty much read why.
Good luck and let us know what you got. If it's the SH we seem to be getting enough support here to start our own little group. The Sunhill Gang! You know, similar to the James Gang. We just do wood instead of banks. The money we saved just stays in the savings account instead of coming out. Our wifes will like that.. ha..ha..
Good luck and keep in touch..
sarge..jt
Up and running. The machine is excellent. Finish good. The casting is good. Flatness very exceptable. Love the extra bed lenght and the extentions mated up with no problem.
Took about an hour to line up the pulleys. This is a two person job. I couldn't hold the motor in the proper place and tighten the motor mount bolts. I finally borrowed the 4 ton hydraulic jack form my drill press I use to replace the ratchet system. The only other draw-back was the teeny-tiny screws on the back inspection plate. Threw them away and drilled for big American sheet metal screws. Ha..
Added an 1 1/2" base and placed and additional 1/4" foot on each end of it. I can slide my appliance hand-truck blade under and make it mobile if I wish. Couldn't see around $100 for a mobile base as mine is stationary anyway. Put a 1/4" rubber mat between the base and the jointer cabinet for dampening and added a flange and pipe inside cabinet. Dropped 70 extra pounds of weight-lifting weights over the pipe to give it a total of 280 lbs. She don't move and she don't vibrate. He.....
Here's my new store bought tool. I'm proud to have the first store-bought staionary in 22 years. Looks awful good amongst all the other old junk I got. I guess I'm proud of all of those old B/T's, re-furbished and modified cheap fix-ups too. They been good to me for what I got in them.
Take a tour of the old junk-yard. Had to do some pictures of the shop for insurance. Drop on in, anytime. The doors always open. Gotta go feed that new puppy Blue, reckon I better feed all the rest of them junk-yard dogs also. If I don't, they just might get jealous of her. he..he..
Thanks to all that helped with the decision. Pics below..
sarge..jt
Sarge, I've been following the progress in your decision to buy the Sunhill. Glad to hear that it all worked out. Congrats!
I guess you can get on with the Sunhill folks and Forest girl can get on with Freud.
I'm impressed with your shop, you're a neatnick. Congrats on the new jointer, now just remember to keep your fingers clear or the shop will have even more color.
hugh
hugh
Thanks.. I won't mention when I was tightening the allen-heads last nite that it slipped off the top pulley without a cutter-head gaurd. Those blades are very sharp. ha..ha.. Where do you think the red came from...grin<> Fortunately, just got two nice little clean slices on the finger-tips. Held a shop rag in my hand and finished the job. An hour latter I determined I didn't need stitches and put some big band-aids on the finger-tips.
My wife thinks I'm a little crazy. Ha.. I suppose she has a point. Women just don't understand men and their dedication to tools.
As far as working for Sunhill, probaly not. I just try to point out to everyone there are not as well known tools out there that are more affordable that are acceptable quality. Not all can afford the big names and they seem to get all the publicity.
Have a good evening and thanks again..
sarge..jt
Sarge,
I agree with everone else - you're shop is unbeliveable. Your setting a standard that the rest of us can't meet. I hope my wife doesn't see your pictures. And I was really getting to like you!
Jim
SARGE: if you ever think about getting a mobile base for your new jointer take a peek at the ones harbor freight sales,I have them,but used square metal tubing welded to the frame rather than the wood.. check there on line catalog cause there on sale all the time..I only paid like $30.00 a pc for em...
ToolDoc
Doc
That's a good price. Do they drop and lock like the HTC's. It's hard to do the home-work and get a great buy to find that you have to pay 1/3 of the tool cost to move it around. Fortunately, I have the space to leave it stationary. I moved it forward of the other cabinets on that wall. Give's me a lane just for the jointer. The router cabinet has a lane, and so does the mortiser. I put the scroll-saw and spindle sander on casters to move close to the door when in use.
When the weather is nice, as it is often here in Atlanta; just roll them outside to eliminate saw-dust in the shop together. The bigger tools I build my own bases. I can mount large casters mounted on the ends of the feet. If necessary, just tip back like a hand-truck and roll it where I want.
I'm looking at the Delta 22-580K thickness planer. If I go there, have a nice space and lane beside the B/S. I might mount it on a mobile base as I would prefer to roll it outside in good weather. Those thickness planers can create saw-dust piles like at saw-mills in a hurry. Will look at the Harbour Freight for that. What is the website. I don't know too much about these computer sites.
BTW, where are you in Pa. My wifes from SW of Johnstown in western Pa. Her grand-father was fire cheif in Altoona before he passed years ago. Guessing eastern Pa., as from some of the comments you made to Dave outside Philly.
Have a good evening and thanks for the tip Doc..
sarge..jt
SARGE: heres the web site for harbor freight>>> http://www.harborfreight.com
Hey I like that planer your going to buy.. the Delta 22-580K its the 2 speed model real cool good buy at tool crib of the north for $409.00 with dust hood/ I have dealt with them a good mail order tool company I get there sale catalogs alot.. and to answer your queston of where do I live-- I live in the Poconos of north east Penna.
Happy Woodworking......... ToolDoc
Doc
Have the ToolCrib cat and have ordered quite often from them. I am not an on-line orderer. I like to talk to a real person. I will probaly order to-nite. I eliminated the Rigid. I like the life-time waranty, but I buy local and and pay sales tax. $428 with tax. I really like the smooth cranks on it, but the Delta delivered to my door for $450 if I get the extra knives is a better deal over-all. The 22-580K is the heaviest of the lot. I don't have much faith in the two speeds, thought. Read some reviews where it appeared irrelevant in the end result.
No stationary thickness planer is going to last forever. They are not the industrial quality of the bigger machines. But this Delta is the best of the class. A major improvement over what they had. Major... Maybe they will get there butt's moving and realize they are getting it kicked by competition with not moving them in quite a while. Let's hope....
sarge..jt
Jim
Thanks very much. A lot of thought and work went into using the space to optimum. Built just about everything, so the price is right. Just glad I am fortunate enough to have ample space to work with. I would like it larger, but this is sufficient for one person. I have the same space in the 1/2 basement. Got the wood-rack and low-boy assembly table there with all the yard, paint, ladders and storage. I got it pretty well organized also. We go there when we get tornado alerts as it is actually below ground surface. House is built on a down-slope.
I am proud of the shop. I can remember when I worked from very small spaces. It didn't matter, as long as you got tools and a passion; you adopt to what you have and improvise a way. It's the actual work with your hands and tools that count. The current shop did not just happen. I did it the old fashioned way. I earned it with a lot of hard work and careful planning..
Have a good evening..
sarge..jt
SARGE:: Oh my verry nice shop you have there my friend,great new jointer,but guess what caught my eye in your shop?? yup the scroll saw on that nice new stand you made for it...I got to get you, Jamie & Dennis to do more with your scroll saws dang it...<G>
Again nice job on the shop and lots of luck with your new jointer..
Happy woodworking, we need more scrollers... ToolDoc
Doc
The scroll is sufficient, but one of these days I'm gonna step up to your saw. I dropped about 60 extra pounds in the cabinet to add weight so I could put it on casters. Had and old stinger vacuum I picked up at a yard sale and mounted it underneath in the cabinet. Does a good job with the fine dust. I don't have a work-light. Thought about mounting a 1000 watt twin halogen to the thing, but figured you would give me a hard time if you found out about that one. he...he...
Thanks for the compliments. I have put a lot of effort into getting it where I wanted it. Pleasure to use and a great place to take a nap.. Ha..
sarge..jt
SARGE: 1000 watt halogen hmmmm not a bad idea.. LOL .... you should be very proud of your shop there my friend cause you did one first class job on it....
now start using that scroll saw..<G>..............
ToolDoc
Sarge,
Beautiful shop!! Beautiful jointer!! Boy am I envious yet you have inspired me to "clean up my act". Thanks. I have been trying to put my shop in nicer order but doubt it will ever look as good as yours. Seems like every time I make an effort toward organizing another job comes in. Gotta make the cash- priorities ya know.
sawick
sawick
You will get there, be patient. Keep in mind that this has been accomplished over several years. I am an amateur by choice, so I can piddle much more than you. I don't do much but piddle during the summer months down south anymore. The humidity is too high. I design and tinker in the shop.
Come late August through May, I build. Got a house full of furniture for years now. Mostly just usable furniture for shelters ( Vets, homeless and abused women,etc) from donated cut offs and lumber I pick up from old houses being demolished.
Design a master plan, then just peck away as you have the time. It'll get there. Gotta pay the mortgage first, or you won't have a shop. Ha.. Having the shop to work in is priority one, organizing and bringing it to your specs is just dessert that comes afterwards.
Thank you for the compliments and drop by anytime..
sarge..jt
Sarge,
I could really use that jointer today. Made a coupla 4" box doors over the weekend with 1' oak and 3/4" oak ply in the field, half blind dovetails on top and bottom. I'm going to attach them to an old cabinet (53x30) which decided to shrink an 1/8" since I first measured and made the doors. ha! I'm going to attach with piano hinges. I could run those doors through your nice new jointer and take off 1/32" on each side...nice. Guess I'll have to get out the old hand plane..sigh.
beautiful shop.
BG
Thanks.. Bring it on.. We'll run it through.. Keep posted on the B/S vs T/S issue..
Evening..
sarge..jt
Nice looking shop. What are your tablesaw outfeed tables made of and what finish is on them, they really shine.
Tom
Thanks on the shop. The extension tables are MDF and triple coated satin poly on the top. Sanding between coats. The bottoms are triple coat porch and floor enamel gloss. I check for flat every two or three weeks. Haven't done a warp yet, but as you know I can replace the MDF quickly and cheaply.
That stuff comes off the shelf less than .004. Doesn't take much to get it ground zero. Seal everything including the edges. This is the key to staying stable, IMO. I get very high humidity summer here in Atlanta and haven't had to replace yet.
Have a good evening..
sarge..jt
Sarge,
That is a nice looking, well organized shop. I'd be afraid to use if and get it dirty <grin>.
If my bride ever saw the clean state of affairs in your shop, I would be fired!! Nice place to play.
s4s
It got cleaned a little for the pictures. I have a jointer box full of pet spiders outside the doors for the shoot. Had to blue-print where they came from so I could properly replace them.
I blow the saw-dust out after use with an electric blower. My 16 yr. old son vacuums every week, at least if he wants money for dating. At 16, he wants the money for dating. I think I was interested in girls at that age too. Faint re-collection. Very faint.. Now it's just tools of course. They're cheaper in the long run. Ha.. Ha.. BTW, if the First Lady see's this post; I will need that clean shop to live in. grin<>
Thanks..
sarge..jt
Marcello
Oh yeah, that's the shop I take naps in. Can't show you the real work-shop. My wife had the public health department condemn it. To much barbeque sauce build-up on the T/S top. Throw a butane gas bottle under the wing, and you get great ribs and chops. he..he..
Thank you, I like to keep the shop clean. Never know when the First Lady will move me there permanently. If we catch an ice storm here in Atlanta as 3 years ago, I got gas heat there and we move in for a few days till power is restored..
Have a great evening..
sarge..jt
Hey Sarge, I just received my jointer today - 3 working days to get it here, not bad. The trucker called me up and I met him in a gas station, loaded the two boxes on my pick up and took it home. This weekend it is my turn to build the base, weights, etc for it. Maybe i'll clean the shop as well and move all the junk to my boys' room - they won't even know it is there 'till spring cleaning. I don't remember the floor finish in the shop, it has been too long since I saw it last.
Marcello
Marcello
The owners manual is a joke. The good news is it's easy to figure on your own. Any questions, sling im out. Someone will pick up an answer from the forum. BTW, I used kerosene to clean the cosmoline. Came right off. Just do it in a ventilated area.
Bet your wife can't wait till you get it assembled. he..he..
Keep in touch..
sarge..jt
Marcello,
In a previous post you mentioned that you had already expanded into the dining room with your shop tools and activities. I think you should re-think where the jointer will go and seriously consider the dining area. It'll make a great side board when not in use...and with the holidays comming on, I'm sure your wife will love you for it. As important, wives appreciate it when he think of their needs and this kind of thoughtfullness will have long lasting benefits.
There is a slim chance..almost too small to mention...that full appreciation won't be immediately discernable. Relax, that is probably a result of the cutains not matching or somthing like that...ya know, girly stuff....lol
The dining area is not a bad idea. I can run the in-laws out of the house a lot easier by jointing a few boards during dinner. The draw back is that I have to find a different place for my finishing work....maybe the kitchen...
Keep those ideas coming. I may buy her some curtains to go with the nice blue jointer.
Marcello
As it turns out the jointer is Teal, not true blue. You have to use the correct terminology to impress her. If you buy curtians and seek help from the curtain color co-ordination experts you must state Teal. If not you will end up with a tacky looking dining room that in-laws wouldn't set foot in. Now, you wouldn't want that would you..grin<>
Start a little trouble and off to work I go, sounds like a great day...he..he..
sarge..jt
sarge..jt
Sarge, I wouldn't have guessed that the Sunhill jointer would come in designer colors. Teal curtains do sound better than just plain old blue. Maybe I can call it Mystery Blue... Thanks for the tip.
Marcello
Forgot, if you're just putting the lawn-mower tractor outside, get a plastic tarp an cover. Anchor it down. If you get water down the magneto, you got problems when you go to crank it this spring. If you're selling, dis-regard..
sarge..jt
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