Delta 52-580 planer vs Bridgewood 15"?

[Jim Bills]

Would a reasonably sane person trade a relatively new Delta 52-580 lunchbox planer for a 1989 Bridgewood 15" open stand planer - even up? The Bridgewood has been owned by an engineer since new and only used in a hobby shop. It actually looks, and sounds as new. I have the opportunity to do the deal, but have never used anything but a portable planer.

Thanks, Jim

[tod evans]

jump on it jim! .02 tod

[Parker Nicholson]

I would in a minute!

Edited to to correct my too-fast posting...

[John Miliunas]

You mean you haven't already made the trade??? :eek: :D :cool:

[Jerry Olexa]

I'D GO FOR IT and quick!!!

[Jim Bills]

The deal has been done, I kinda thought that would be the consensus, but I sorta got cold feet. My Delta 52-580 has done an outstanding job on the three projects I've used it on, I can only hope the Bridgewood performs as well. Thanks for all your inputs, they were valuable in helping me make my decision.

Thanks, Jim

[kevin jennings]

Jim,
How did the bridge wood turn out? i'm considering buying a used 20" one from the austin area.