24 or 25 inch planer

[Looney Guys]

Looking for a used planer, ideally around 24 inches, under $3k. Does anybody have one they want to sell? Or know someone who wants to sell? Thanks.

 

[bob vaughan]

Not all big planers are alike. Is the below array what type and style you're interested in?

 

[Looney Guys]

Looking for something made within the last 25 years roughly, works and is around 24 inches. Thinking something like Woodmaster, Powermatic, Laguna and maybe Grizzly, Jet.

 

[bob vaughan]

Is there a tiny chance you've got to have single phase?

 

[Looney Guys]

I would prefer single phase but will consider 3 phase. I am not an expert by any means, but I understand that a 3 phase motor can be converted to single phase although I have no idea what it costs.

 

[bob vaughan]

For starters, search out the amp draw on the 'Shiny from China' 24" planers for sale these days just to give you an idea of what you've got to feed the motor. Horsepower ratings can be meaningless these days.

If you want a converter, you'll have to use HP ratings. None are cheap. Rotary is the best for big HP motors, but a VFD converter would be cheaper if you're electrically savvy with setting parameters with digital keypads.

 

[Looney Guys]

Thanks for the info! Now I just need to find a planer. lol

 

[Bill E]

I have a Powermatic 16”planer in great working condition. Baldgor motor 3or 5 Hp single phase 220 that I would sale for $850 including ductwork,extra set of blades (3)
Also have resaw bandsaw ,with many blades. It has Baldor 2Hp or 3 ? Single phase on 220 ,runs great.I use it for re-saving 16/ Walnut The 1” blade is143” and it stands about 80” tall $600
Also, Powdermatic 6” jointer $600. All machinery is in good running condition and No Rust and American made! I live 19 miles east of Wake Forest. Thanks Bill E

 

[Howie]

PhaseConverterUSA​

Standard Series

I used this company, bought a completed 25hp rated box. I would rather invest in real iron that I can always get my $ back on. I have several 5 to 35 hp motors if you decide to go the 3ph route. Also 6 and 8' spiral and blower if needed.
$6300. total investment second hand for below. Bet I could easily double my investment if selling no matter how long I use.
25hp rotory phase converter
Oliver 299 planer (1940's)
5hp Unisaw (1970's)
12" Moak jointer (1940's)
7.5 hp Cyclone (1980's)
Oliver 3 hp shaper (1940's)
20 hp compressor