The SWMBO has authorized me (when Uncle Sam returns my money) to get a new jointer. I had been looking at the Delta 37-195 6" but I wanted a longer table length. Then I looked at Sunhill's 6" with a 52" table length but Sunhill can't get any in stock to their distributors until AT LEAST the May timeframe. Then I stumbled onto Wilke Machinery Company who make Bridgewood and Yorkcraft products. They have their YC-8J, 8",
72" table length jointer on sale from $795.00 to $599.00 and until March 20 they are taking 25% of their shipping costs. Anyone ever use Yorkcraft? It is a helluva a deal on an 8" jointer and I know I can't expect it to be as good as a DJ-20 (which I'll never be able to afford); but for a hobbyist who is looking to square a face on long boards for planing as well as joint an edge, is this a reliable machine? Any inputs will be appreciated (inputs about the jointer that is).
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