Jet Jointer

[ellestads]

I'm considering a new Jet JJ-6CS jointer. The machine looks like a real value. I'm a little concerned, though, that the knives seem to be proprietary. I can't find one other manufacturer (Frued, for instance) making knives in that size. Knives in this size catagory from Freud and others cost 30 dollars a set or less. Jet knives cost 60 to 70 dollars a set. I see some complaints about their durability although those complainers seem to still like the machine well enough. Any comments?

Thanks much.

TLE

[Bonehenge (B A R R Y)]

If that jointer has straight knives, EVERYONE makes replacements, probably including a sharpening shop near you.

With straight knives, you simply select them by size (ex: 1-1/4" x 6" x 1/8") vs. replacements for a specific machine. Jointers are very low tech machines.

[Max]

Have you tried here?

have the same jointer and have bought knives from them.

Max

[Artemus]

I won one of those jointers and I'm happy with it. It takes

6-1/16" X 5/8" x 1/8" knives and there are many sources for it.

[Artemus]

[arggh] I *have* one of those jointers .... I didn't win one. Art

[ellestads]

Thanks Max!

This is the first web site I've seen that lists this size. I think that the Jet will be my machine.

TLE

[ellestads]

Thanks Art!

Global no longer shows this size on their web site. I didn't call them though. I'll check with them.

Yeah, I wasn't looking at carbide - it's just that wherever I priced Jet knives (including with my rather astonished dealer) they were between 60 and 70 bucks a set - HSS.

If I can get knives for what you say ( and it looks like I can from what you guys are showing me) I won't worry about it anymore.

TLE

[ellestads]

ointers and I'm happy with it. =A0It takes

Hi Art -

I got worried when I couldn't find the size on Freud, International, or Global web sites. Thanks for the feedback.

TLE