Jointer Birthday Present .... decisions decisions

Combined with some savings my wife has given my a jointer for my birthday. So, I need to decide which one and I've got up to $1000 to spend. So -

• I'm going to be limited to a 6 inch jointer. I'd like an 8 inch jointer (heck, I'd like a 12 inch!) but I'd have to go second hand for the $$$. I don't think I'm experienced enough to fix up an old one plus I'd rather get on with the woodworking.


• I'd probably like to do some larger furniture including dining tables, so I'm thinking the longer table length the better.


• I want something reliable in terms of accuracy. I don't want to be frustrated by it not doing what I'd expect.


• I currently don't have access to 15A power, and whilst hoping to move soon I'm unsure about getting 15A and whether it is worth that hassle.

I'm thinking of the Jet 6 inch jointer from Carbatec (who happen to be having 10% of everything at the moment which helps).

http://ift.tt/1fLx7Tq



I'm not that experienced still so I'm wondering if a) my criteria above sounds ok and I've not missing anything b) are there are other equivalents out there that I'm missing and c) is the Jet jointer a good buy in the end.



Any help or thoughts appreciated!



Robot!