SCMI F9a Jointer

I found 12" with a different model number F3a... for example:

John

Steve,

This the one you found?

John,

I appreciate the reply, I also found a F3a, unfortunately all I have to go on until I see the machine is that the guy tells me via email. Since he owns it I have to assume that he knows what he has. Hopefully I can see it next week but thought I would throw this out in the mean time.

SteveA

Tough to read the tag with the model number from that angle. ;~)

I may have to be in the market myself. I have a few 10, 11, 12 and even 14" wide x 8/4 quartersawn white oak 8' slabs that are still rough. I have an 18" planer but they make my 8" powermatic jointer look like a toy. I hate to cut down these slabs and I am considering designs where I can use them intact but dread hand planing the first side flat to get things started.

I may have to be in the market myself. I have a few 10, 11, 12 and even 14" wide x 8/4 quartersawn white oak 8' slabs that are still rough. I have an 18" planer but they make my 8" powermatic jointer look like a toy. I hate to cut down these slabs and I am considering designs where I can use them intact but dread hand planing the first side flat to get things started. ====================================================================================== Use a power plane. Utility and speed. With it and a straightedge, you can flatten the first side well enough for your planer in know time. I have traditional planes, that I use, but when there is a lot to come off, the power plane comes out.