Yes the projects will be with 3/4" thick wood. What I am wanting to do is get some 1 by 8 hardwood and glue two pieces together so I have a piece 16" by 16". I want to use this for making bowls and other items. So it sounds like no biscuits is the way to go or they will show. I don't see myself doing anything longer than around two feet long. I was wanting the bench top so I can set it on my table saw as I don't have a lot of extra floor space for a floor mounted jointer. Thanks for all the advice and comments. The jointer I am looking at is the Grizzly.
Cast iron table and fence.
1.5 hp motor.
Table 28.5 by 6.25.
two knives 10,000 rpm.
45, 90 and 135 degree fence stops.
2.5" dust port with collection system.
$250.