Hi Folks,
I am thinking I am ready for a larger planer. I have a taiwanese powermatic 15 inch which has been fine, but I would like bigger and maybe some old heavy iron.
I dont have a ton of room, but an 18" inch planer would fit.
I passed on a delta 18" wedge bed at $850, there is another at $1250. Yates American, Oliver, seem to be around for 2,000-2,500.
The Yates appears to be the best fit if I can find one.
What are your thoughts? Would the delta be adequate or should I hold out for some old heavy iron.

thanks,
Stevo