G0453Z it is!
Over the past few years I have had to make do with tools that might not have been up to the tasks I have required them to do. I used up a PowerMatic jointer, my contractors saw was just not up to the use and other tools have failed. So I have decided to bite the bullet and get what will do the job for a long time. It started with the G0490Z 8" jointer with a spiral cutter head. I have been very impressed with its power and performance after a years use. Next was the G0690 table saw and sliding table. It may not be a Unisaw but I can saw for sure that Delta and the others need to look over their shoulders, Grizzly is catching up, at a better price and mostly out of the same Taiwanese factories.
Yesterday the G0453Z showed up replacing a Delta 22-580 13" planer. The Delta has done a great job but I fear it is being overtaxed with what I am asking it to do. I hate blade changes so the spiral head seemed like a great feature for me.
On Thursday the G1030Z2 will be delivered and I hope that will end the tool purchases for a while. I have had one other DC in the past which failed to live up to the manufacturers claims. The Delta 580 DC I have now does an okay job but not as good as what I want so I decided to upgrade to a stronger unit. The next step will be a cyclone to fit in line with the DC.
More photos later today of the planer.