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(More customer reviews)I had been in contact with "Sunhill Machinery" for several months, when I began to get worried about shipping charges going through the roof as Diesel hit $2.19 down here in Texas. So, I ordered it in mid March, just before the Dallas Professional Woodworking Trade Show began at Market Hall.... I received "the trade show price" of $1,895, plus $145 shipping compared to Powermatic's Parallelogram, $1,507, 8" jointer and free shipping. It was shipped with the understanding it would be off-loaded. The "Roadway" Freight Company's driver and I had quite a time getting it out of their trailer. The LONG 84" jointer was loaded with a forklift at the Freight Company, which was lifted well above the mechanics of the liftgate. With only a pallet jack to move 1,000 pounds and the being that the crate was only an 1-1/2" narrower than the framework of the lift. The wooden crate had to be cut down with a handsaw so it wouldn't bind and the liftgate would lower. Up close and personal was the beginning of my observations of comparisons of its size and mass to my current Woodtek 8" jointer. After getting it into the workshop, I am impressed with the fit and the finish of this machine. I took off the back plate to the pulleys and motor. It has TRIPLE belt drive, 4-bladed cutter-head comes standard, and the 3-Hp, 220v motor looks almost like the end of a 5-gallon bucket, it's so big. With a flashlight and mirror, I could see the yellow emblem and the words "BALDOR Industrial Motor" on its spec plate. Powermatic's curved and shapely sheet metal base cabinets pale in comparison to the fully cast iron and machined jointer base.... Add to that a magnetic switch with a set of keys to actually lock it so it can't be used, and the mass of the infeed and outfeed dovetail tables. The dust collection port is 6" and ready for connection to your dust collection system. The base on which the jointer sits is solid cast iron and is threaded for leveling screws, although none are provided. After adding a # 10 cord and 30amp plug, I was ready to make some straight edges... Pressing the start button, the machine was quiet and ran like a fine watch. The only drawback I've seen is that the jointer's blade guard is stamped from thin metal instead of diecast. It works, but it has a feel of a bit of flimsy sheetmetal.... I've read and listened to both Mini Max's and Laguna's comments on how smooth their Italian machines run and both use the ole "Nickel on its Edge Test". So, placing a new nickel about 3" from the end of the outfeed table AND 3" from the end of the infeed table, I had to face the nickels with Jefferson facing out, so the nickel's edge also allows the air to pass due to the amount of "breeze" the cutter head causes. With both nickels standing on their edge, I pressed the start switch, let it run up to speed for 15 seconds and then pressed the big red stop button. The nickels were still standing on their edge, not only that time, but TWO more cycles of Start-Up, Running, and Wind-Down to dead stop, THREE OUT OF THREE TIMES, the nickels were still standing. If it was painted Powermatic gold, instead of Oliver blue, you'd swear it was an EXPENSIVE jointer.
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Oliver's 4240 10" Jointer is making waves. Why? Because it's heavier, quieter, more precise, and cost less than the competition. With a super long 84" bed and an ample 45" fence, your stock comes out straight and true every time. And the optional Spiral Cutterhead reduces tear out and features quick change blades, giving your stock a better finish while keeping your shop productive. Questions? Residential and lift gate fees are not included in shipping cost. Sunhill not responsible for any redelivery charges. Customer is responsible for any returned freight on refused products and it will be deducted from refund amount. Questions? Call us directly at 800-929-4321 or visit www.sunhillmachinery.com.
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