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This is certainly no 5 HP cast iron behemoth. But for a reasonably portable, bench top sized model it works pretty well. I disagree that you can't do thickness planing on it. There are guidelines near the feed in that show depth of cut limits for different width material and I've found if you adhere to those or a little on the conservative side it works great. Sure, if you have a wide piece that you need to take a lot off you will have to do several passes.
It's certainly not perfect. The stock blades are also on the soft side and tend to nick easily which can leave raised lines in your piece. Not a huge issue for me since there would be a number of finishing steps after this for a nice piece or if it's something rough I wouldn't care. Also, if you're not careful about support long pieces feeding in or out you can get some snipe on the first/last 3 or 4 inches or so.
I've had this unit for 2 years and for a hobbyist with limited permanent shop space it's a great tool.
bought this last year. I put it on the rigid stand that's on sale (tough to secure to this but works). I love it. Add a digital meter to it, makes work so fast.
bought this last year. I put it on the rigid stand that's on sale (tough to secure to this but works). I love it. Add a digital meter to it, makes work so fast.
Great suggestion, I'm going to do just that.
I'm showing tax in cart? You have to provide a tax exempt certificate to get it taken off, AFAIK. Anyone having success with no tax?
bought this last year. I put it on the rigid stand that's on sale (tough to secure to this but works). I love it. Add a digital meter to it, makes work so fast.
Digital meter?
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Best invention I never knew I needed. It's a digital version of the crude scale on the machine. Wixely makes the one I have. I think it's $60. Makes repeatable sizes a breeze
Lowe's probably will price match it. Are you saying you want to add a 10% coupon?
Lowes price match says they will beat a competitors price by 10%. Also i have a 10% military discount and 10% off gift certificate. Thats 27.1% off 499 or 363.77 if it stacks. $404without military discount👍
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It's certainly not perfect. The stock blades are also on the soft side and tend to nick easily which can leave raised lines in your piece. Not a huge issue for me since there would be a number of finishing steps after this for a nice piece or if it's something rough I wouldn't care. Also, if you're not careful about support long pieces feeding in or out you can get some snipe on the first/last 3 or 4 inches or so.
I've had this unit for 2 years and for a hobbyist with limited permanent shop space it's a great tool.
365 in 2018 I think
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Price is $499 in cart with free shipping. Total for me was just about $529 after tax.
https://www.farmandflee
Price is $499 in cart with free shipping. Total for me was just about $529 after tax.
I'm showing tax in cart? You have to provide a tax exempt certificate to get it taken off, AFAIK. Anyone having success with no tax?
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