I have been looking in to getting a combo jointer/planer for quite a while. I was going back and forth between what I wanted (a Hammer a3-31), and the grizzly/jet/laguna counterparts.
After quite a few calls, and a couple quotes from Felder on the Hammer, I realized it was out of my price range (~4k delivered, even with the sale).
So, I was all set to pull the trigger on the jet for $2k. That was until I found out that the Felder group was closing their warehouse in California. The guy I had been working with emailed me, said "I have a brand new a3-31 with the mortiser chuck in stock, and it is yours for $2k".
SOLD.
It got here today. I was very nervous about the freight, but the guy was GREAT (from R+L Carriers). He put it in the garage, helped me unbox it, AND helped me take it off the pallet. Plus, he wouldn't even let me tip him.
Now all that I need is a 220 line for it!
Just in time for the cherry & curly maple!
After quite a few calls, and a couple quotes from Felder on the Hammer, I realized it was out of my price range (~4k delivered, even with the sale).
So, I was all set to pull the trigger on the jet for $2k. That was until I found out that the Felder group was closing their warehouse in California. The guy I had been working with emailed me, said "I have a brand new a3-31 with the mortiser chuck in stock, and it is yours for $2k".
SOLD.
It got here today. I was very nervous about the freight, but the guy was GREAT (from R+L Carriers). He put it in the garage, helped me unbox it, AND helped me take it off the pallet. Plus, he wouldn't even let me tip him.
Now all that I need is a 220 line for it!
Just in time for the cherry & curly maple!