Hello All,
I have not posted much in the past, but do read a lot on here. I have a question for the community. I am looking at a Powermatic 209 Planer in good condition for $1,200. I have been holding out for a helical planer to show up in my local classifieds, but nothing yet. I noticed I can get a Shelix cutterhead for this planer, for around $1,100. Would this planer be worth purchasing, and also purchasing and installing a shelix cutterhead for a total of $2300 or should I keep looking? I have seen mixed reviews for the 209. Thanks!!