Which Joiner... jointer... - Woodworking Talk

alambert · 02-21-2008, 10:53 AM

Sorry for the repost... I should have posted here first, but didnt see this section at first.

I have a Home Depot gift card that I would like to buy Jointer with.

I'm having trouble deciding between these 2

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...9 0401+501489

and

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...9 0401+501489

Which would you choose if you take price out of the decision making process? Looks like the jet is less powerfull...

What do you think?

knotscott · 02-21-2008, 11:09 AM

In this case, I think the Ridgid has some advantages, but either should be fine. In addition to being less expensive, it also has a 1hp motor vs 3/4hp on the Jet.

Wood Hack · 02-25-2008, 08:59 PM

I would try going to your local woodworking supply store and see what help and expert advise they can give over the big box.

alambert · 02-26-2008, 12:14 PM

Wood Hack,

Thanks for the tip. Unfortunently I'm trying to use a gift card so Im stuck with Home depot.

knotscott,
Good point.

LarrySch · 02-26-2008, 12:21 PM

I have a Ridgid jointer and could not be happier. I have no experience with the Jet model and it could be OK too. But one thing I have found with the Ridgid tool is that any questions or help needed, they do a great job helping - but through Ridgid and not Home Depot - they know very little about the products that they sell, and its getting worse.

Howard Ferstler · 02-26-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alambert

Sorry for the repost... I should have posted here first, but didnt see this section at first.

I have a Home Depot gift card that I would like to buy Jointer with.

I'm having trouble deciding between these 2

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...9 0401+501489

and

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...9 0401+501489

Which would you choose if you take price out of the decision making process? Looks like the jet is less powerfull...

What do you think?

Go take a look at the review I wrote on the Ridgid unit in this site's tool-review section.

Howard Ferstler

alambert · 02-27-2008, 04:29 PM

Howard Ferstler,

Would you mind posting a pic or two of the mods you made. BTW great review!

Howard Ferstler · 03-05-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alambert

Howard Ferstler,

Would you mind posting a pic or two of the mods you made. BTW great review!

I wish I could, but I spent all of this year's allowance on tools. No cash left for a digital camera. Hell, no cash left for a decent computer, either.

Howard Ferstler