RC

Richard Cline

20/06/2004 5:57 PM

Choice of planer


I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?

Dick


This topic has 12 replies

Jk

"Joe_Stein"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 3:11 AM

I bought a Delta TP300 a short time ago and I love it. I got it on ebay from
Woodworkers Supply. It cost $175 including shipping. It's a refurbished
unit, but I can't tell it from new.
Hope this helps.
Joe




"Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
>
> Dick

LB

Larry Blanchard

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 8:41 AM

In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> There are lots of people out there with both first and second generation
> machines, myself included, that get very good results from both. I believe I
> still see Delta and possibly De Walt at Lowe's..
>
I thought the "first generation" was the 10" machines :-). My
Ryobi AP-10 is still plugging away, but it doesn't get heavy
use. Maybe 50 hours a year.

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Where ARE those Iraqi WMDs?

mS

[email protected] (Sam Schmenk)

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 6:17 AM

> "Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> > something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> > a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
> >
> > Dick

No, you don't need something fancy. Don't forget about buying used...
After resisting the urge to fork down plastic at the BORG, I found my
Belsaw 9103 at the county surplus auction for $180. It can also be
setup for as a moulding machine. It's built like a tank: heavy, on a
stand, and wired for 220V.

If you opt for the suitcase type, remember to consider the $$$ you'll
need for a stand and/or rollers.

SS

rr

"rj"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

23/06/2004 7:39 PM

I've used a Ryobi for 3 years, never had a problem. If you're short on
cash, look for a "factory refurbished" planer. They're usually relatively
inexpensive.
RJ
"Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
>
> Dick

MG

"Mike G"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 12:37 PM

Forgot that. Ok, four generations.

--
Mike G.
Heirloom Woods
[email protected]
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Larry Blanchard" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] says...
> > There are lots of people out there with both first and second generation
> > machines, myself included, that get very good results from both. I
believe I
> > still see Delta and possibly De Walt at Lowe's..
> >
> I thought the "first generation" was the 10" machines :-). My
> Ryobi AP-10 is still plugging away, but it doesn't get heavy
> use. Maybe 50 hours a year.
>
> --
> Where ARE those Iraqi WMDs?

MG

"Mike G"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 9:13 AM

There are still some first and second generation, 12" and 12 1/2"
respectively, Delta and Dewalt's on the market for not much money. Besides
the 1/2" the second generation generation's difference over the first is a
head lock to minimize snipe. The difference of both first and second
generation from the third is that the third has two speeds and another 1/2"
(13").

There are lots of people out there with both first and second generation
machines, myself included, that get very good results from both. I believe I
still see Delta and possibly De Walt at Lowe's..

--
Mike G.
Heirloom Woods
[email protected]
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
>
> Dick

Jj

"Jeremy"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 11:23 AM

Richard,

I've got the Delta TP300 Shopmaster 12" planer bookmarked on Amazon for
$194.00 w/ free shipping. That's the best deal I've found - including eBay!

"Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, Richard
> Cline <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the comments. I believe I will spend a few days trying
> to find a reasonable machine on ebay. There are numerous Delta and
> DeWalt machines listed.
>
> Dick
>
>
>
> > I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> > something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> > a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
> >
> > Dick


PO

"Paul O."

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 2:35 AM


"Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
>
> Dick

I have had the Ryobi from HD for about a year now and am quite happy with
it.
--
Paul O.
[email protected]

JC

"J. Clarke"

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 10:29 AM

Mike G wrote:

> There are still some first and second generation, 12" and 12 1/2"
> respectively, Delta and Dewalt's on the market for not much money. Besides
> the 1/2" the second generation generation's difference over the first is a
> head lock to minimize snipe. The difference of both first and second
> generation from the third is that the third has two speeds and another
> 1/2" (13").
>
> There are lots of people out there with both first and second generation
> machines, myself included, that get very good results from both. I believe
> I still see Delta and possibly De Walt at Lowe's..

There's also a size and weight difference, which may or may not be important
depending on one's needs.
>

--
--John
Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)

RC

Richard Cline

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 9:22 AM

In article <[email protected]>, Richard
Cline <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for all the comments. I believe I will spend a few days trying
to find a reasonable machine on ebay. There are numerous Delta and
DeWalt machines listed.

Dick



> I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
>
> Dick

RC

Richard Cline

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

23/06/2004 4:08 PM

In article <F%kCc.100137$0y.21689@attbi_s03>, "rj" <[email protected]>
wrote:

Thanks for the comment. I was in Sears and compared the Craftsman,
Delta, and DeWalt. I really liked the look of the DeWalt. I bid on one
through eBay and it looks like I won. Cost me $225, used but supposedly
in good condition.

Dick


> I've used a Ryobi for 3 years, never had a problem. If you're short on
> cash, look for a "factory refurbished" planer. They're usually relatively
> inexpensive.
> RJ
> "Richard Cline" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > I am about to purchase a planer. I do not need a fancy unit but
> > something near the bottom of the line. Does anyone have a preference or
> > a caution about manufacturers or models of planers?
> >
> > Dick
>
>

sD

[email protected] (Doug Miller)

in reply to Richard Cline on 20/06/2004 5:57 PM

21/06/2004 5:48 PM

In article <[email protected]>, "Jeremy" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Richard,
>
>I've got the Delta TP300 Shopmaster 12" planer bookmarked on Amazon for
>$194.00 w/ free shipping. That's the best deal I've found - including eBay!
>
I was in Lowe's a couple of days ago, and saw the Delta 12.5" planers on
closeout for $225...

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek-at-milmac-dot-com)

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