View Full Version : Any Joint-Matic users here?
reible
02-04-2009, 01:37 PM
Great! Glad you were able to find one and get a manual AND the bevel miter gauge those things are like hens teeth. Hope you have some fun with it!
Ed
ryanbp01
02-04-2009, 01:50 PM
You have my curiosity aroused. What is a Joint-O-Matic?
tchwrtr55
As long as its not confused with a Veg-O-Matic or a "Sledge-O-Matic". Those, I know how to use. I had never heard of a Joint-O-Matic.
BPR
fixit
02-04-2009, 10:31 PM
OR, heaven forbid you should get it confused with the "Bass-O-Matic" of Saturday Night Live fame!
Sorry, just couldn't resist.:D
Ron309753
08-01-2009, 06:19 PM
I picked this up at an auction today for $60. I couldn't pass it up at that price. The plastic "table" wasn't cracked at the threaded rod so it seemed like a good deal. But sady there was no manual. I'll call SS on monday to see if one is available.
Ed (reible), you seem to be the knowledgeable regarding the Joint-Matic. Just so I don’t do it, how do you avoid braking the plastic where it meets the rod?
Sincerely,
Ron
dusty
08-01-2009, 07:05 PM
You got a good deal! I've been watching for one for months and have not been as fortunate as you.
The plastic part that breaks is notoriously the weak link in the jointmatic. Since I don't have one, I can not tell you how it gets broken but I'd bet that if you just sent it on the bench and stare at it for awhile - you'll figure it out.
Move all the movable parts - CAREFULLY - while watching to see where the stress points are.
Or send it to me and I'll do the research and give you a detailed written report.
You also have, in the picture, a Miter Pro (515930). That puppy sells new for just a little bit less than you paid for the Joint Matic. It goes for $43.18 plus shipping and tax. I think you might break even right there.
The devise with the knob and a piece of wood attached is a sliding stop.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/swd_miterpro.htm
The item shown in the Shopsmith Catalog (555404) includes a couple extension fences that I don't see in you photos thus explaining the difference in price.
Also shown in your photo is a Bevel Miter Gauge which is intended to be used with the Joint Matic but I don't believe is a part of same..