Can A $200 Jointer REALLY Handle 8-Foot Long Boards?
Can a $200 jointer really handle 8-foot boards? A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an old Powermatic Model 60 jointer on Facebook Marketplace for just $200. The machine was completely torn apart, covered in grime, wired for 220V, and hadn’t run in years. After spending the last couple weeks restoring, rebuilding, and dialing it in, I wanted to find out if it could actually handle the kind of work I do in my woodworking business—specifically milling long boards accurately enough for furniture projects. In this video, I walk through the setup, technique, and testing process while flattening and edge-jointing an 8-foot ash board completely by myself. The results honestly surprised me. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:41 Setup & Technique 07:58 Flattening the Initial Face 09:34 Testing Face Flatness 11:03 Edge Jointing & Creating a Reference Edge 13:43 Accuracy Test 14:52 Final Thoughts & Conclusion TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO ► Milescraft GrabberPLUS Push Blocks https://amzn.to/3Q7fi9j ► PEC Combination Square https://amzn.to/4a0CMUe ► SHOP MY ENTIRE WOODSHOP TOOL LIST: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12... These are the exact tools I use in my shop every day — all in one easy list! Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to use my links, it helps support the channel at no extra cost to you — thank you. #woodworking #jointer #powermatic #helicalhead #shelixhead #finewoodworking #woodshop #facebookmarketplace #toolrestoration #lumbermilling #woodworkingtools #customcraftsman
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