Craftsman Planer Comments Please

[Bo Jones]

I am looking at the Craftsman 12 1/2 Planer Mod. 21758 for $215.99. Would use it once or maybe twice a month. Take 5/4 to 4/4 or 3/4 mostly. Comments, experiences and thoughts are appreciated. Incidentally, the 20 plus reviews on the Sears web site had an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Often wondered how legit their listed reviews are.

Thanks for your advice.

[Ed Peters]

Can't speak to the model you are looking at but I do have experience with the 13" planer. It has served me well for several years. It has it's own dust collection and does a great job. It has been relogated to on the job work and lets the Grizzly do almosy all the shop work now.

Ed