Popular Woodworking 2004-10 № 143, страница 71
Jointer Along with the table saw, two other machines are important to producing decent lumber to build with: the planer and jointer. The jointer is critical for flattening and squaring rough lumber. Even if you purchase surfaced lumber from a supplier, it's rarely flat enough. That's why you need a jointer. Minimum requirements are a 1 -hp induction motor and a 6" cutting width. We've offered two choices (within $15 of each other) in this category: Grizzly and Yorkcraft. They're enclosed-base designs and have 1 -hp motors that can be wired for 110V or 220V power. Both also use jackscrews to set the three high-speed steel knives and either will provide good service in your shop. The Yorkcraft YC-6J is manufactured by Bridgewood and operates at 4,800 rpm and has a cutting width capacity of 6Vs". The bed length is 46" and the fence moves on a rack-and-pinion mechanism for smooth adjustment. The switch is mounted above the fence for easy user access, and the table height is adjusted by a rear lever. The machine has a mobile base built into its cabinet, which is a nice feature. I GRIZZLY G1182HW 6" JOINTER MOTOR: 1 hp TABLE SIZE: 6" x 47" CONTACT: Grizzly Industrial, 800-523-4777 or grizzly.com The Grizzly G1182HW operates at 5,000 rpm and has a cutting capacity of 6". The bed length is 47" and the table height is adjusted by hand wheels, which many woodworkers prefer for easier repeatable accuracy. Again, you need to research and consider shipping expenses in your calculations when determining which best fits in your shop. Router This is another category in which we've given you options. Routers can do an amazing number of woodworking tasks. They can make mortise-and-tenon joints, create edge profiles and make raised-panel doors. And that's just the beginning. One option we've listed is a dedicated plunge router. While you can do many fixed-base router operations with a plunge router, it doesn't work both ways. So if you can only have one tool, a plunge router is the one to have. A second option is the best of both worlds: a kit from Craftsman that offers a single motor to be used with either a plunge or fixed base (both included). Both tools cost just $100, an amazing value. The Ryobi RE180PL has a 2-hp "peak" motor rating and electronic variable-speed control that lets you slow down the motor with larger bits and provides constant torque while under load. It's unlikely to bog down in a cut. The Ryobi also includes both V4" and V2" collets, again extending the bit flexibility. A spindle lock allows for one-wrench bit changes, a plus in our book. The Craftsman 17533 router also has a 2-hp peak motor, but it's a single-speed tool that is outfitted with a only a V4" collet. This router also has a spindle lock for one-wrench bit RYOBI RE180PL PLUNGE ROUTER MOTOR: 2 hp, 10 amp COLLETS: W & V2" SPEED: 15k-23k rpm CONTACT: Ryobi, 800-323-4615 or www.ryobitools.com $100 CRAFTSMAN 17533 ROUTER KIT MOTOR: 2 hp, 9.5 amp COLLET: W' SPEED: 25k rpm CONTACT: Craftsman, 800-377-7414 or sears.com changes. To balance the V4" collet limitation, the option of interchangeable bases makes for a very versatile kit. YORKCRAFT YC-6J 6" JOINTER MOTOR: 1 hp TABLE SIZE: 6" x 46" CONTACT: Wilke Machinery, 800-235-2100 or wilkemach.com $100 Planer Once you've used your jointer to flatten one face and square one edge of your lumber, a thickness planer will cut it down to the exact thickness you want. There are a lot of planers on the market ranging from 12" to 20" and wider, but for this shop, a benchtop 12" planer is adequate and affordable for all but the most strenuous tasks. At less than $200, the Delta TP300 12" portable planer is a proven design that has consistently provided a quality cut at a reasonable price. The 15-amp universal motor isn't designed for running hundreds of board feet of oak each week, but for the home woodworker, it's an outstanding choice. With easily replaceable two-sided disposable knives, it's also a very user-friendly machine. The four-column design adds rigidity for smooth, even cuts. All that's missing is a head lock to reduce snipe and some of the niceties found on the more expensive machines. For our money, though, this will do just fine. | DELTA TP300 PORTABLE PLANER MOTOR: 15 amp MAX DEPTH OF CUT: 3/16" SPEED: 16,000 cuts per minute CONTACT: Delta, 800-438-2486 or deltawoodworking.com 68 Popular Woodworking October 2004 |
