Originally Posted by
johnny means
I wish someone would put this idea to rest. You cannot flatten a cupped or twisted board in this manner.
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PUT TO REST! Though no one will listen...
Buy used, plenty of plug and play Oliver, Yates, Porter, Moak, Northfield etc in the price range and they will be worth the same or more in 5 years. If you don't overpay it will be a non-depreciating asset, ain't gonna happen with anything new. Jointers are SIMPLE machines if they are still running well after 20-30-40-50 years they will continue to run well as long as they are maintained.
Of the ones you list the SCMI/MM would be my choice.
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
Deep thought for the day:
Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.