thoughts on King KC-12HJPC jointer/planer

[Dave adamson]

Wondering if anyone has tried out the King KC-12HJPC 12 jointer planer with spiral cutter head.
I don't normally buy multi use machines, but because of space and the fact that it can joint a 12" board, sounds appealing to me.

I have never used a spiral or helical cutter head and I see some people comment about the small grooves they leave in the wood surface. Is this an issue?

[Rod Sheridan]

Hi Dave, all circular heads leave mill marks.

I’ve used Felder and Hammer machines and they work well, their spiral head is nice.

My decision on the J/P boiled down to service, I don’t believe asking provides service???

I really appreciate the capacity and space saving of combination machines.....Rod