This weekend I set up my new jointer. This tool is used to flatten a surface and can be used to square up stock. Used in combination with a planner it mills rough wood flat, true, and square. I purchases a six-inch wide bench top jointer:
The new jointer on the table saw. Now to find a bench for it to live on.
This model is a bit of a risk. I’ve not used this brand before and normally I like to use the heavier eight-inch floor stand models that have thinker and beefier cast iron tables. Due to space and budget this is what will fit into my shop. I won’t be making heavy use of it and most things I’ll mill will be small, so I am hoping this works out. This the first Rikon brand tool I’ve bought, which is a bit of an unknown, but the on-line reviews were good.
My test cuts went well, so it’s onward to more sawdust creation.
If you need me – I’ll be in the shop clean off a bench.
Andrew
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I bought a Powertec jointer about a year ago. It is most likely similar to the Rikon you purchased and has worked very well for me so far. I have not used it daily, but I have used it pretty much weekly and really like it. Good luck with your jointer, once you get one you do not know how you lived without one.
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I’ve used it on one project. I think Powertec and the Rikon are similar designs. I’ve used this for one project so far and am loving it.
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Jointers are awesome tools, enjoy!
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Ah, the joys of making sawdust. All that big expensive equipment is really just to line some rabbit hutch.
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Manly men need big powerfully tools to make things for little fluffy bunnies. or kitties.
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I knew it. Hard on the outside. Soft and squishy on the inside.
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yup, that me – hard shell, soft middle and melts easily. Bit like a chocolate candy with a creamy middle – dark chocolate (I can be bitter at times). 😉
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Your wife is a lucky woman. Who wouldn’t want a chocolate husband?
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🙂
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Uh-oh. We don’t have a jointer. I probably don’t want to know how wonderfully your new one works… 😉
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Well, they’re just a click or two away on the internet. I am not likely to write a long post on the wonders of my jointer, but you never know.
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Always new tools (toys!!!) for your hobby. As I am finding in Jack n James’s new man cave always something new popping up, and most of these things are VERY noisy….
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Noisy and dusty. Two of my favorite things…
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New equipment inspires more projects! Eager to see your next inspiration!
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I am looking forward to that too!
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A jointer? Sounds like something you’d find in Portland. 😉
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and Denver, and soon my home town. 🙂
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I have this image of a crowded garage with tons of woodworking equipment. Could you share a photo of your woodworking shot with arrows and notes about what’s what? My disorganized brain needs help!
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crowded yes, sadly with a lot of junk. When I get the new tools settled into place and more of the junk out I’ll do some kind of shop tour. and my disorganized shop needs help…
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I’m not familiar with that brand, either, Andrew but if it does what you want to do with it, and you stay within it’s limitations, you should be fine. I look forward to seeing the results from your planer & jointer combo.
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The next project this will be used on is likely picture frames. It will be more than enough for that. A number of Rikon’s tools are licensed from other companies, but this one looks like one of their own designs. It’s not big American iron, but looks solid enough for me.
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Sometimes “good enough” is good enough. Good luck with the frames.
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