I am thinking of getting a 12" combo jointer/planer to upgrade and also save shop floor space. Does anyone have any advice/experience that they can share regarding this idea? If so, any specific recommendations regarding equipment options would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
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If going with a J\P.. I really like the Woodmizer MP160, since you don't need to switch over from Jointer to Planer.. etc...Nothing needs to be flipped.. but they don't offer a spiral\helical cutter :\
Also, these J\Ps all seem to have an aluminum fence, which I am not fond of. Maybe my thinking, and research, is wrong.. but I feel the aluminum fences are inferior to the single machine fences that are made out of metal\cast iron... ??
Even though I am a hobbyist, and working out of 1 garage bay in my garage, I'd probably "sacrifice" some floor space and get an 8" jointer and 15" planer.
Uuuugh.... why is it so hard to decide? Haha.
Matt\mpholway... So many decisions on J\Ps.. but I think there are really only 2-3 different companies that make them all?
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Baileigh
Jet
Grizzly
Woodmizer
Don't think Rikon is making JP's anymore
Others I am missing?
Then you have Felder, Hammer, Minimax....and maybe a small handful of others I am missing?
Good luck in your search!