Jointer table extension??

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OK so here is the questionI have a 6" jointer with 1.2m long tables...all works well and I haveregularly jointed boards up to 2.4m. The machine does what it issupposed to.I have an option on an old EMCO 8" jointer/thicnesser combo that afriend has gathering dust, and the planer is something I wouldregualry make use of. So I am not sure I want both machines in mysmall workshop. So I am keen to sell the 6"The downside of the old EMCO 8"machine is that the tables on thejointer are quite short (total table length around 85cm), making itharder to joint long boards. What is the feasability of extending theoutfeed table?I have access to a large machine shop so I could conceivably weldsomething up out of 6mm steel and then have it surface ground and thenbolt it onto the current table...What do you folk think?Brent

dpb · Accepted Answer

......A whole lot of work for the end result imo.  Unless you need the 8" jointer, I'd suggest pass on an 8" thickness planer and go w/ one of the small 12-13" portables and keep the current jointer for its purpose.--

Lee Michaels · Answer

I have not heard of an EMCO. Are you sure that isn't an Enco?

If so, I would pass on it. The Enco woodworking machines I have seen were not that high quality. They had some OK metalworking equipment. It was all Chiwanese knockoffs.

wombatwise · Answer

It is an older version of the "emco rex b20". The issue is the thing is so cheap ($140) I would keep it one way or the other. Just be nice to not have to take up more space in the shop. A new portable unit would set me back at least triple that...

Brent

Swingman · Answer

"Lee Michaels" wroteEmco, IIRC, is European ... looks like Brent may be posting from SouthAfrica?

wombatwise · Answer

The Emco is an Austrian brand as far as I know - although it may beeastern manufacturedand yip I am waaaaay down south in Cape Town!

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