Jeff Graves
06-07-2008, 6:20 PM
Hey Guys,
I am looking at upgrading from a 6" Grizzly jointer and 12" DeWalt lunchbox planer to a Grizzly 12" combo jointer/planer. I have a small shop and real estate is very valuable. I occasionally use curly/figured wood and it tears out badly on my current gear (sharp blades, dampen boards, etc).
I don't have a drum sander and was curious if springing fr the spiral cutterhead vs. the standard knives would preclude the need to purchase a drum sander down the road? If so, I may have better luck justifying this expense to the "thinks I'm crazy for wanting to drop $2500 on a tool" wife.
Any thoughts on other jointer/planer combos also welcome! I hear the Tersa knives are great but can see spending more than $2500.
Thanks for any help!!
Jeff
I am looking at upgrading from a 6" Grizzly jointer and 12" DeWalt lunchbox planer to a Grizzly 12" combo jointer/planer. I have a small shop and real estate is very valuable. I occasionally use curly/figured wood and it tears out badly on my current gear (sharp blades, dampen boards, etc).
I don't have a drum sander and was curious if springing fr the spiral cutterhead vs. the standard knives would preclude the need to purchase a drum sander down the road? If so, I may have better luck justifying this expense to the "thinks I'm crazy for wanting to drop $2500 on a tool" wife.
Any thoughts on other jointer/planer combos also welcome! I hear the Tersa knives are great but can see spending more than $2500.
Thanks for any help!!
Jeff