We moved over the last week and today was the last step, moving the shop. Unfortunately due to carelessness by some movers, my jointer was damaged. It's a 6" craftsman that I bought for $175, so I'm not too broken up about it, but will need to fix or replace.
Unfortunately I don't think that the particular damage lends itself to repair. The machine fell forward and the infeed table took most of the weight. It appears that the significant damage is a broken dovetail way on one side. Also damaged is the infeed table locking lever bracket. Pictures are below.
Is it worth trying a JB Weld fix or something else? If not, does anyone have a broken machine collecting dust that could be used for parts? How about a running 6" jointer you'd like to part with?
Unfortunately I don't think that the particular damage lends itself to repair. The machine fell forward and the infeed table took most of the weight. It appears that the significant damage is a broken dovetail way on one side. Also damaged is the infeed table locking lever bracket. Pictures are below.
Is it worth trying a JB Weld fix or something else? If not, does anyone have a broken machine collecting dust that could be used for parts? How about a running 6" jointer you'd like to part with?