Ridgid jointer and planer
I bought my planer new in box and I bought the jointer used, but like new. I'm quite happy with it. I suspect this is true of all cast iron bedded jointers and not just mine, but you need to keep on top of waxing it - gets a little interesting to pass wood through it if the wax wears off. I have the TP13000 and whatever the model of 6" jointer was a couple of years ago. I changed my plans and opted for the Rigdid based on the two extra blades and the free dust shoot and the stand included (along with the Lifetime warrantee) Contrary to Ned's typing, I have the jointer. While neither is built with the fit and finish that I would expect from professional equipment, neither is sold as "pro" equipment. I thought Delta would be the way to go but was hearing a good deal about snipe and problems and then a friend showed me his Ridgid that he bough and told me he sold his Delta to get it. He had just finished planing down several hundred BdFt of... I have abused my planer by using it as a paint stripper for old boards, and as long as I sharpen the knives regularly it works well. when I went to get one for myself I was weary of the new modern ones on the market.