I am considering upgrading to a 20" planer and am trying to decide between the Powermatic 209HH and the Jet JWP208HH. Is the powermatic worth the $800 difference?
They look to be basically the same machine, the Powermatic has the Byrd head, but the Jet just claims to have a helical head - is it a Byrd, or something else?
I have a Jet 15" with a Byrd head now and am quite pleased with it.
Does anyone have experience or knowledge of either or both?
All advice is appreciated. Thanks.