I have had an older 6" joiner for several yrs. Its an old one that the out feed table isn't easily adjusted. I have had issues over the years getting tapered boards if I'm not careful. I have tried to adjust both tables and it's been "ok" for a while but the knifes are a pain to install and keep sharp. I cant upgrade to a Byrd head with the fixed out feed table .I have been eyeing a Dewalt thickness planer for some time. After reading about all the issues with the older craftsman joiners and not being able to upgrade to a Byrd head I have come here to ask this....
Would I be better off getting the Dewalt thickness planer and trying to sell me joiner....and using the planer for doing my edge work and thickness planing ?
I have a friend that sends his rails n stiles through his planer on edge to "joint" the edges. Says they all come out the exact same width...
I like to do cabinet work. I usually get my hardwood from a local mill that has surfaced the lumber but not perfect thickness and edged it on one edge. Or I get some stuff from the lumber yard.
So....go the thickness planer route for my new tool purchase ?
Thanks for your input