WEN 8” Benchtop Jointer - Unboxing, Assembly, First Thoughts
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- WEN Model JT833H 8 inch Spiral Cutterhead Benchtop Jointer with Extendable Table unboxing, assembly/setup, quick test, and first thoughts.
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I have never been disappointed with the packaging of any WEN product. They really do protect the contents of the box very well.
Dav,
I like you am not a cabinet maker. I classifie myself as a wood butcher as I have built a few log homes. I presently own four WEN products. The last two were actually for wood work; a ten inch miter saw and the portable stand specifically made for the miter saw. And I'm impressed with the dollar value of all four of these that I'm looking to buy the WEN JT833H.
Watched your unboxing and one year update. And thanks to your videos have reinforced what I find in WEN products. Mo
The adjustment knobs can be moved farther apart. Also, the flat nut goes into the groove long ways and the knob sits farther back. Just an FYI.
I have the Wen 6” jointer and I had the same issues with the fence. Great video/unboxing! Thanks for the info!
My son and I are just getting into wood working. We were not sure what jointer to purchase. We decided on 8 inch and price point. So the Wen 8 inch jointer won. We just got it in. Can’t wait to start using it. Your video is very helpful for set up. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video. I am considering getting a jointer & this helped a lot.
The fence adjustment handles are spring loaded. Lift them away from the base and turn, then let go, they spring back.
Great unboxing video. Was helpful to me with the 6 inch as well. Pretty much the same steps involved with the 6 inch. Fence is a nightmare on the 6inch too, but patience will get it to 90. Thanks for the video.
Great review! Been debating which bench top jointer to get. Can't seem to ever get a solid joint off my table saw. Great channel and keep up the great work! Excited to see what you come out with next! And great job on that table build!
Thank you! I was having the same issue with my table saw and using jigs seemed cumbersome and started to block my workflow some what. I appreciate the support!
Thanks. I have a porter cable 6”, which is solid for what it is...and am thinking of upgrading.
just hold the square tightligly against the fence when tightning it. i was able to get this in the 2nd try.
Unless you just have to have an 8" jointer, I would have bought the Grizzly 6" x 30" table top! yeah you give up some width but the fence looks to be way better.
Wow, the manuals are right on top and not buried underneath everything?l
Hey guys, going to make a sliding barn door out of 2 x 6 x 8 lumber and my question is...would this be good to mill 2 x 6 x 8 lumber with this? or would it be better to purchase the ridgid jointer/planer for that size wood instead...I appreciate anybody's feedback on this...Thx.
So how has this worked over the long term? I am thinking about getting one.
I like mine
I just bought this. The fence is garbage. The blades cut well, but it appears the blade system isn’t level. It’s hard to describe, but it makes setting it up very difficult. I’m debating sending it back.
Yeah. The fence is a fail. It has so much potential but falls short.
What are the assembled dimensions? Particularly front edge of the jointer at the blade guard to the edge of the fence rail? I am interested in this jointer as my old Sunhill no longer has knives available, but I want to make sure it will fit my flip top tool stand.
Not including the fence sliding bracket, it is about 12 inches. However, the fence sliding bracket protrudes 7 inches or so beyond that. Hopefully that is what you were looking for. Here is a link to Wen's product page which also has a link to the manual which could shed more insight into the dimensions: wenproducts.com/collections/planers-jointers/products/wen-jt833h-10-amp-8-inch-spiral-benchtop-jointer-with-extendable-table
Great review, only @ 5:37 turn the nut the other way curved side up.
Jorge, the manual says flat side up.
Good video, I have this jointer and I am taking it back. The HSS inserts are poor quality and dulled extremely quickly when running hardwoods. They are only 2-sided and sold in packs of 10. They are not that cheap considering the cost of the jointer. You can buy carbide inserts on Amazon but they are garbage too, not sharp at all. Currently I am eyeing the Wahuda 8", comes with 4-sided carbide inserts from the factory. I have other WEN tools and they are great. I liked this jointer and was dead square out of the box. They inserts just dont hold up.
Hey Southside,
I'm a retired wood butcher and I learned something yesterday that blew my mind.
They always say don't cut grass when wet which I thought I understood. Until I read that mowing a wet lawn will dull the blades. Go figure 🤔
I got this thing and the fence is just so frustrating. I am thinking about customizing a wooden fence on top of a customized stand.
I have thought about doing the same. Let me know how the customized fence works out!
Wen will then be now? Soon...
@Daver - thank you for both videos on the Jointer. I'm a newbie and this really helped - as well as was funny to boot. (My nine year old actually watched with me, so thank you!) I just got my jointer. What Paste Wax should I use? HD only has "Howard Neutral Citrus Shield Premium Paste Wax. Will this work? Do I _need to_ put paste wax on it? Thanks to you and all helpful comments!
Thanks! I use Neutral Minwax Finishing Wax. It helps with rust and what not in spaces without HVAC, but I don’t think it’s totally necessary always. It does help though in my space. Not too sure about wax with citrus in it honestly.
@@DaverMade Thanks a million! LOL; so, after I posted my newbie question, I ran a piece of wood or two through it and immediately understood why one wants the wax! 😁 The wood did not slide well at all. Much better with the wax. 🙂 One more question, pretty please - how often do you re-apply? And, do you try to remove the old wax somehow? (Okay, that was two questions.)
How did you set the infeed and outfeed tables? I have the same jointer and I set it up correctly, or so I think, but when I run boards it seems that it wants to cut everything instead of just the "high" spots and this leaves the wood slightly bowed (Edge Jointing)
I checked them per the manual and they were seemingly good to go, so I didn’t have to make any adjustments there. The outfeed table is just barley aligned with the top the blades. My first thought was the outfeed table could be too low, but I’m not entirely sure regarding the bowing.
Jason, try to keep pressure on only the outfeed side of the table as you run your board through. Pushing down on the infeed table will cause the board to mimic the current shape of the piece. Do not force the board down on the blades. Hope this helps.
can i joint a wider board by not attaching the fence and cover
I’ve seen videos showing people doing that on a 6” jointer and then they use a jig to clean up the over hang that was not jointed with a planer. Search for “Jointing wide boards” and a bunch of videos will come up about it. I assume those concepts apply to this one, but I have not done it myself.
Still liking this jointer? Thinking of pulling the trigger on it.
Besides the fence, I still like it and use it often. But again, the fence is still a pain.
Love the honest review…any new updates? 👀
I am planning on making a follow up review early on in 2022.
Any update to how this is doing after months of use? Great video!
Thanks! I’m planning a follow up video around the year mark so sometime early 2022.
@@DaverMade Thanks
@@DaverMade can't wait to see your follow-up!
@@thelittlehavenapiary64 Working on it now. Should be out in the next couple days!
Is there a way to replace the fence? Have you tried to switch out the fence or is that simply not possible?
I’m not too sure but something I would like to figure out.
can you upgrade the spiral head or do you have to use the wen ?
Great question, I am not sure. But this is something I would like to research further. I will say that after some time, the factory cutter head/ "spiral head" works pretty good for my need still.
Grizzly sells an 8 incher for 505 buck. its literally the same one as this branded different. i compared the pictures and its literally the same lol. same cutter head and everything
I saw that and was like, what is the difference? Likely all made in the same factory.
Is that a Hercules table saw in the background?…what’s your take on it ???
It is, well was, a Skilsaw Worm Drive Table Saw - SPT99-11. I sold it not too long ago.
Are you thinking of replacing/upgrading the fence?
Haven’t thought about it, but I may research doing that now, unless I upgrade beforehand.
i bought this jointer and my tables have swirl marks in them,,it looks like someone took a grinder to it,,i was told that was milling marks,,,,did your jointer have these marks after you opened it up
Yes, mine had the too. It did bother me at first but a year later, I’m ok with it.
this thing looks like an 8" version of the Craftsman 6" jointer
Probably made in the same place with just slight variations.
I agree with you on the fence. What a piece of junk the fence is.
What's the price of the 8 inch? Are replacement cutters hard to find?
I’ve seen $457-$501. I believe the blades can be found on Amazon.
@@DaverMade not bad especially with a veteran discount at lowes. I have many wen tools. Cheap but for the price, theyre great. I'm sick of chipping 6 inch knives.
Blue box seems crazy cheap now, like $425 (not certain...considering jumping in)
@@BrianThorstad $412, less 10% for veterans = $370. Can't beat that for an 8" with a spiral (not helical) cutting head. The replacement cutters are cheap and SO easy!!! Replace with 14.3mm carbide.
How’s the noise?
Not sure about the specific db, but I would say it’s pretty noisy especially paired with dust collection which is a must for this. My Wen planer is much louder though.
Why would you measure the box?
The intention was help someone know if they can fit it into their vehicle if picking up from a store. Also, from my understanding, depending on how you get mail, like a PO Box or something, there is a limit to the size of packages you can receive.
That fence looks like a nightmare🤦🏾
It was and still is. The rest is pretty decent.
Not a true spiral has a tooth every now and then. I wish I had know that before buying mine.
Boy Scouts are wrong. Always cut toward yourself. That way you have power and control.
When you cut away, you lose control of the blade after it cuts through the material. THAT is how people get hurt.
If you can't cut toward yourself without losing control of the blade, you're using the wrong blade.
That has got to be the cheapest fence for a jointer I've ever seen... The bracket holding it- is just trash. Wobbly. not durable.. I'd make a new brackets and track one from wood before using that crap.
"My first Jointer." Why are you giving thoughts on it if you don't have experience with more to compare this to?
Watching grass grow is way more entertaining than this video.
Shut up Bobby.