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psf513
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Does anyone have any experience with this tool? I am looking at purchasing one but not sure if this is the way I should go.
Pete

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a1gutterman
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I am knot familiar with it. Got a picture?

edit: ahh! The planer! (I see from your other post) I thought you meant something different as you posted "Finish Planer".
Tim

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I have owned a Mark V mount thickness planer with a hand crank to feed the stock, a Dewalt lunch box and, my current, Shopsmith Pro Planer (free standing). All are good planers. I sold the Dewalt when I got the Mark V mount SS planer. The Dewalt was really loud and you couldn't control the feed rate like you could with the SS. The Mark V mount was sold when I picked up the used Pro Planer. It is solid (CI table), always ready to go and great control over feed rate.....nice finish. I would not buy it new because of the cost (and I'm cheap).
Rob in San Diego
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cincinnati
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I have the pro planer and think it is the best planer on the market. I have used it for about 15+ years now. Never ever a problem. Cast iron table, separate cutter head and feed motor. Easy blade change from the top of the unit. (compared to standing on your head with some other units)

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psf513
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THANK for the help
Pete

1990 500 w/ band saw, jointer, scroll saw, dust collector, androuter table
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Post by brown_hawk »

cincinnati wrote:I have the pro planer and think it is the best planer on the market. I have used it for about 15+ years now. Never ever a problem. Cast iron table, separate cutter head and feed motor. Easy blade change from the top of the unit. (compared to standing on your head with some other units)

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I'll second Cinci. When I keep the blades sharp and the slowest feed rate, I never used more than 220 sandpaper.

Hawk
Dayton OH and loving it! :D (Except they closed the store.:( )
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debob37
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I bought one at an auction knowning the thichness (table) adjustment was sick (stickly, needed post cleaning) and before I could get it loaded on my truck someone turned the crank so hard it bent all 4 lift posts. Major rebuild! Buying used, be sure the tool has been well maintained.
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