Some assembly out of the box. You'll want to make sure you have a good machinist square to get the fence dialed in. Outfeed and infeed are pretty short, but were set perfectly out of the box. You may need to make accommodations if you want to joint anything longer than 4-5 feet. If you don't have dust collection you'll need to stay on top of dust chute accumulation, clearing it every couple of boards. Blade guard WILL contact the knifes during operation with even slight pressure on the top of it, so definitely avoid that.
All that being said, I've been using mine for a few months now, and, after some reasonable accomodations and minor adjustments, it functions perfectly well. Worth the price.
| Manufacturer | CRAFTSMAN |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CMEW020 |
| Item Weight | 40.3 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 31.93 x 12.2 x 11.3 inches |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Item model number | CMEW020 |
| Power Source | ac_dc |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) CMEW020 Benchtop Jointer |
| Batteries Required? | No |
