Do to space and budget limitations I am considering benctop jointes vs the typical full sized machines which I am sure are better.
The best candidates I have found thus far seem to be the Rikon 8" and the Wahuda 8" Both have helical spaced carbide cutters but both cut at 90 degrees to board feed, not true helical cutters. Both are quite similar cost and published features seem similar. Rikon is sold by both Rockler and Woodcraft which is a plus for them. So far the best place to get the Wahuda is direct from manufaturer.
Any noteworthy differences in performance between to the two to sway me one way or the other? Customer service? Another sleeper brand out there I haven't heard about? I do want to avoid machines full width knives
I currently do mostly softwoods but doing more with oak lately. I don't anticipate getting into more exotic or super hard woods.
https://www.rikontools.com/product/20-800h
https://www.wahudatools.com/8in-benc...0180cc-whd.htm