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by jschmitz1949
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: pro planer advice
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

That was the planer I went to look at. I may kick myself later on, but I decided to pass on it - sometimes you just don't get a good feeling for things, and this was one of those cases. I liked it, but I didn't. He said he sent it to ShopSmith a few years ago to be repaired and refurbished, but the ...
by jschmitz1949
Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: pro planer advice
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

Thanks guys for the feedback. I am going after work tonight to see it, but I'm hopeful it's in good shape. I've seen one small picture of it so far, and it looks decent. The price is very attractive on the unit - I'm not sure I can find a low use 735 for a similar price. Are tehre any updated parts ...
by jschmitz1949
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: pro planer advice
Replies: 12
Views: 7154

pro planer advice

Just seeking a little advice as I look at planers and expand the capabilities of my shop. I found a local pro planer that is quite reasonably priced. For a while I've been intrigued by the pro planer, but I never see them around me. I have also been thinking about a Dewalt 735. Does anyone have any ...
by jschmitz1949
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: 8" dado set
Replies: 6
Views: 2027

8" dado set

Long-time lurker and first time poster. I've been enjoying my shopsmith Mk 5 since I got it early winter, and am slowly beginning to expand my capabilities with it. I have the potential for a really good deal on a really good 8" dado set, and I'm wondering how well it will or won't work on my S...