I have a Delta 13" portable planer I bought many years ago. That little planer is a workhorse and I'm very happy with it. However, I would like more capacity.
Whenever the subject of buying machines comes up, invariably, people suggest buying used. I've stated many times here that used woodworking machines rarely come up for sale in my area and, when they do, they are typically priced at or only slightly below what a new machine would cost. But since I do have a working planer, I'm willing to take time to look for a larger, used planer. My concern is if I buy and old planer, no doubt it will be well built and all that, but what if it required parts? Is it possible I might not be able to even get blades for and older planer? And maybe that's why it's for sale.
I have 220 power in my shop, but I don't want to mess with 3-phase machines.
Thanks.