Jointer Help -- Color me Stupid

Sam the Cat wrote:

> Anybody out there have the PM 60 8" Jointer ?
>
> I am trying to upgrade from a 6" model and kinda like the PM 60. I am
> having trouble getting information about the tool. The WMH web site only
> has information about Model 60A but looking at amazon it seems that model is
> no longer sold (replaced by 60B) Reading between the lines it would seem
> the 60A was a 1.5 HP model and a reviewer noted it as under powered (the 60B
> is 2HP)
>
> I could not find the recommended mobile base on Amazon so I called their
> help line. Seems that they can order it but that amazon does not regularly
> carry it ?????
>
> Next step is to find a universal base that would work -- but I cannot seem
> to find the dimensions of the base cabinet anywhere. Neither at amazon nor
> at the WMH web site. So if there is someone out there with a 60B could you
> let me know what model mobile base you have it one -- or better yet measure
> the dimensions of the base cabinet
>
> Just seems that it should not be this hard to drop a grand --
>
> Eric
>
>
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dave