Hey fellas. I have the opportunity to purchase the aforementioned 10" J/P combo. Im hoping to get a couple specific pieces of feedback:
- How reliable is this machine over time? Its been on the market for 8-9 years +/- so for owners that have had it, is it holding up? Specifically how well do the tables all stay aligned both over time and after repeated task-switching, etc.?
- If you have a 10" (this one or otherwise) what are your feelings about it over time? Preferred to have dedicated units but it works well? Only works marginally well? Works extremely well and would do it again? Really missing a bigger planer?
I know the general consensus is probably: buy dedicated machines and buy them big and buy them once, but Im just not in a position to do that with either space or capital. As with anything its a value proposition and if it does the job its supposed to do and does it well, I think this combo machine could fit the bill really well. But if you guys are not in love with your machines over time I think I'll also regret it if I take the plunge.
Anyway, and long-term experience with this machine? Others comparable? And no, a Hammer A3-41 is neither comparable or up for consideration (even though Id love it if it were!) Invariably these threads drift in that direction so I thought Id just throw that out there from the get go.
Thanks!