Tool Gloat

[Crashmph]

Just got myself a decent jointer finally. Jet 6" helical head jointer.

Been using an old 6" Craftsman for a few years and it is finally nice to have a quality Jointer.

See the pic for the proof!

 

[frankhp]

I used one of those JET jointers for years. It was a nice tool. Enjoy

 

[jeffnreno]

Great tool - congrats. I have an old Jet that has been around the block.
How's the helical head?

 

[Jim15]

I'm envious, I need one of those.

 

[Crashmph]

It cuts like a dream and no more fiddling of setting the knives again. As long as I keep the sled clean I can not foresee and problems with this fantastic tool.

It was a little painful to get the 90* and 45* stops setup exactly right, but it is set now.

 

[MAKEITOUTOFWOOD]

Congratulations. I hope you get many many years of great service out of it.

Good turning & Good health,
Mike

 

[RAdams]

Sure is shiny! Like a new penny! Congrats!!! Now cover it with sawdust!:biggrin:

 

[Mark]

Congrats and enjoy the cool tool.

 

[Crashmph]

Right out of the box the instructions said to rub it down with diesel or kerosene to get the gunk off of it. So after that a nice coat of past wax all over made it super shinny.

Thanks all... I was glad for the upgrade from my Craftsman.