Eyeing this jointer for sale, auction actually, and I can't tell if it's 6 or 8"; I want to say 8.  Also, is it worth buying?...only 3/4 HP motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 20215 yr by bradleyheathhays

Let us summon the older equipment guru.  

 

@Larry Buskirk

39 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Let us summon the older equipment guru.  

 

@Larry Buskirk

 

Is it working?

 

@Larry Buskirk

I cannot be sure but to me looks like a 8 inch. Not sure what the relation was between Rockwell and Delta was but if it was made under Rockwell supervision it is a good machine. This is the wiki on  Note relation of Rockwell and Delta

aside from the unknown size. The blade guard looks home-made and the bed is short. if the guards works that's OK. however a short bed like that can limit the accuracy of the cut on long stock leading to curved or angled cuts on longer stock. I would factor these points into your current and future needs as well as the purchase price before I bid on this machine. Don't rule it out because you could go bigger down the road if your needs grow and keep this unit for secondary cuts or pass it along to another WW if space is an issue

 

10 hours ago, Gunny said:

Let us summon the older equipment guru.  

 

@Larry Buskirk

 

10 hours ago, HARO50 said:

 

Is it working?

 

 

9 hours ago, lew said:

@Larry Buskirk

 

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1948 Delta Milwaukee Catalog #37-207, 6" Catalog # 654 Jointer on open leg stand.

 

11 hours ago, bradleyheathhays said:

is it worth buying?...only 3/4 HP motor.

 

Depends on the price, and your intended use. Recommended motors ranged from 1/2 HP to 1 HP.

I've got a 1937 version that was ran with a 1/2 HP motor.

Thanks for the advice.  It's listed on an auction site which says all equipment is 'tested and working,' which to me really doesn't meet the mark of being a trustworthy recommendation.  Only reason it's tempting me is the possibility of it being 8".  Even if you have to replace a lot you'd still be way ahead of pricing a newer used one.