Hello,
I've been looking at this as an upgrade from my DJ20 (8 inch) jointer and 15 inch Griz planer. As a hobbyist, Felder seems like a significant step up,,especially their 9-series, from my current machines. But I've read some threads in which folks have had issues with Felder, and I'd appreciate hearing from those who have had this machine. Specifically, did you pay to have Felder "commission" the machine, and if so did you think it was worth it? Were the tables flat, and is the adjustment to make them coplanar difficult? Any problems with the motorized table or digital readouts?
I realize that Felder is not in the Martin class, but neither is my budget.... I've thought about SCMI, but have been put off by stories about their customer service for machines in this price range.
Thanks for sharing your experience,
Izzy Charo
Lafayette, CA