Planer Question

[Wade Holloway]

There is a older PowerMatic Planer, I think it is a 15 inch model, that I may be able to get either really cheap or free. My question is there anyone that would make a Helical Head for this planner and how hard would it be to replace it if it can be replaced. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

[Carlos Alvarez]

Byrd makes one for just a bit over $3k.

[Wade Holloway]

Wow I was not expecting that much. Thanks for the help though it is appreciated.

[Marc Jeske]

I thought a 15" was like under a Grand?

No ?

Marc

[Marc Jeske]

http://www.grizzly.com/products/15-S...tterhead/H7768

[Carlos Alvarez]

Apparently the Rockler price is a bit higher...didn't look in detail on whether it's the exact same item.

[Wade Holloway]

Thanks guys. 700 dollars sounds a lot better than 3000. I knew a new planner was about that price. 700 would make the up grade worth while. Thanks for all the help. Now I just to finish talking my friend out of it.

[Matt Day]

Carlos, a little due diligence never hurt. $3000 will get a brand new 15” Powermatic planer with Byrd head from Rockler.

As suggested, the grizzly head would be a bit cheaper and likely have the same performance.