Woodworker's Journal 2001-25-2, страница 63
arm almut 18 inches above the table. It is the easiest to reach. Table flatness: Check with a feeler gauge and a straightedge. Less than .005 is acceptable. Height from floor: This is not wildly different between machines, but the Craftsman is an inch taller than the 32 -" tall (to the table surfaces) of the Delta 37-195, while the JKT, Grizzly and Ridgid are each about an inch shorter yet. This is one area that is truly an individual's preference. Stand sty le*. Closed or open, the stand is little more than a way of getting the machine up where you can use it. Closed stand models offer better dust collection than do most open stand models, are heavier — thus, suffer less from Add an extra set of knives to your purchase ($30 - $60) so you don't suffer down time when the orisinal set has to be sharpened. vibration (all else being equal), and, as you'd expect, cost more. Dust collection: Of varying importance to different people; you need to either have effective dust collection or wear a dust mask or respirator. My Personal Choice Tilts is a tough one. I would be glad to liave any one of these jointers in my shop —there is not a loser in the bunch. Every one can do the work which makes jointers a "must have" woodworking power tool. If I was forced to pick one. I'd go with Deltas37-195.1 like the unique and useful fence adjustment system and the easy-to-access "switch on a stalk" ON/OFF switch. It also has an enclosed base, which happens to match my personal preference for ease of dust collection. Charles Self is an award-winning author and a frequent tool tester for Woodworker's Journal. Free load of accesrores With a savings of up to $292, it's time to load up with free accessories! When you buy a Powermatic 66 Tafttesaw. a 64A Contractor Saw or the 6" Jointer, you'll receive the accessory package absolutely free! Get up lo MORE! * Ith KHut. «,n Mrlni POWERMATIC rnidwi. Hwn I v Ifci iHtvLm mn» i mj*i> <i m 5ioo__ REBATE 15" PLANER • Double-sided knives • Magnetic switch in stand • 3 roller rnfeed-outteed tables 66 TABLE SAW: • 28" * 36' extension table • adjustable steeJ support legs • dado insert • motor cover $292 accessory package FREE! S50 ___ REBATE 719A MORTtSER ^^ • Stand included • Up to 1* mortise • Quick release clamping S50 REBATE 64A CONTRACTOR SAW: S6T 40-tooth eart>ide blade FREE! The power to shape your ideas uno ?«m4Ji • wat>»<e inwrnmH com JET. Perform a* and Powermatic — A Family Of Brands (Circle No ft3 on PRODUCT INFORMATION tontil Woodworker's Journal April 2001 63 |
