Originally Posted by
ChrisA Edwards
I'll admit the Hammer prices are high, but you are comparing a 12" Jet to a 16" Hammer, a little apples to ranges in size.
My A3-31 (12") was $3900 with the helical head, but the bill came to $5000 with a couple of options and shipping, which is often free with Jet tools.
Same here and I thought so too until I compared the pricing for the cheapest 12" jointer I could find new on the market and a good 12" floor standing planer both with helical heads. Then I realized the A3 series is priced right where it should be especially for the quality of tool it is.
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