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    Thank you.

    Thank you.
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    It's an older T43, well maintained. But yes,...

    It's an older T43, well maintained. But yes, mostly electronic operation. My concern as well. OTOH, I have yet to see any comments from Martin owners complaining about the thing breaking down.
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    Thanks, this is a big upgrade for me, but...

    Thanks, this is a big upgrade for me, but everything I hear and read about the heads, I think I would prefer the tersa.
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    Martin v Northfield planer

    Suppose you have the opportunity to acquire a used Martin or a used Northfield planer (both 24"). Northfield has a helical head; Martin has a tersa. Both in good condition though the Martin is...
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    SCMI vs SCM

    Can anyone fill me in on the difference, if any, between machines sold under the SCMI label vs. those sold under the SCM label? Is it simply a matter of age, or some other manufacturing difference...
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    An Oliver 166 would be perfect, and am trying to...

    An Oliver 166 would be perfect, and am trying to get around 100" of bed length, as I do dining tables. No doubt your Oliver will be straightening boards for a very long time. Thanks for the tip on...
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    I probably don't have a good answer. I've been...

    I probably don't have a good answer. I've been considering that as well, and now have 3 ph. power so probably ought to bring used machines back into consideration. Wanting long bed and modern...
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    New Brands of Jointers

    I'm considering going with a 12" or 16" new jointer. The usual suspects are Laguna, Powermatic, Oliver. Also a brand called Ironwood I've never heard of. The specs on these machines are all very...
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    Thank you. Would any of you buy a used planer...

    Thank you. Would any of you buy a used planer remotely? Where I live (Dallas) the opportunities for in-person inspection of a used machine are nil. Are there reputable re-sellers out there? ...
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    New vs. Old 20" planer

    This has probably been asked before, but what are the thoughts on new (e.g. Powermatic 201) vs. older (e.g., Powermatic, Oliver) planers in the 20" range?
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