Cutechtools

[Gonzo]

Just saw an ad on CL for Cutechtools. Planers and jointers. Anyone here in the village know anything about them?

[Phantom Scroller]

Not me.

[dgman]

I just did a Google search and found there website. I have never heard of them. They look like cheap Chinese tools to me.

[oldhudson]

They're new to me.

[Dan]

Here's something I found, for what it's worth.

 

http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/cutech-40200h-ct-thickness-planer-review-128265/#/topics/128265?page=1&_k=t70uha

 

Woodworkers Journal also did a write-up.

[tomsteve]

yup, got me the 6" jointer about 14 months ago. the owner of cutech had something to do with the old steel city tools.

anyways, its a good little jointer. now, its a 6" benchtop jointer, so expecting it to work like a 6" Powermatic or jet- that will lead to disappointment.

Ive jointed/flattened RS oak,maple, poplar,walnut, and pine with it and quite a bit of BF. leaves a nice finish and flat,too.

 

 

its the exact same jointer as the rikon 20-600H that sells for quite a bit more

[tonylumps]

I bought a Cutech Jointer When they first showed up with the Segmented cutting blades. i was a little leary about the little cutting surface.But the first piece of lumber I ran through it made me a convert No strain on the motor and a beautiful cut..Now as far as a surface Planer I have the 15 amp.WEN that has 3 cutters on it and it runs like a bear .Once you learn how to avoid Snipe it does a real nice job for the money.I have a Tormek wet sharpener that I sharpen the planner blades on it.I also sharpen My carbide turning tools. But I have not tried the Cutech Jointer blades yet

[amazingkevin]

Don't know if i need one ,but it would be nice to have in case i do.

 

Just saw an ad on CL for Cutechtools. Planers and jointers. Anyone here in the village know anything about them?

Don't know if i need one ,but it would be nice to have in case i do.

[Gonzo]

Thank you all for your input.

Dan, thanks for the link, interesting reading. I did see the write up in Woodworkers Journal.

Tonylumps and Tomsteve, nothing better than hearing from someone who has the equipment. Thanks.

[tomsteve]

gonzo, idk iffen theyre still doing it, but when I got mine I got a free set of inserts,too. I think I had to call after receiving the jointer.

one thing id encourage ya to do it have a stand/table about waist high to put it on and clamp/bolt it down.when I 1st got mine I just set it on my table saw, but that wasn't comfortable work height.

light cuts,too. it doesn't like deep cuts.