FWIW benchtop jointers have limitations. Stock length becomes an issue as there isn’t as much support before and after the cutting head. The Wahuda (and others) have extension arms that slide out to help with that. I can manage lengths out to about 6 feet, but I prefer to keep it closer to 4 feet max. Beyond that takes extra feed support and things start to get iffy at that point.
The Wahuda extensions are adjustable to maintain a flat bed, but they’re never going to be as good as a proper long bed jointer. That said, the benchtop models take up a lot less room! My 8” is a bit narrow from time to time, but honestly not all that often.
As with any stock prep tool, you’ve gotta make sure the beds are perfectly coplaner, and the fence needs to hold a proper angle and not flex. I took my time at initial setup to get everything just right, and I don’t screw with the settings. They haven’t moved and I still get square cuts, so I must have done something right! My Wahuda fence is aluminum, but it squares up and hold a proper angle. I haven’t ever noticed any flex from it but, again, it’s not going to be as bomber as a 500 lb. Long bed cast iron jointer.
Set up and maintained properly, I’ve got no real complaints with mine… Mounted on a flip top table with the planer underneath.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
