Thread: Dedicated jointers vs planer/thicknessers

I have the same Carbatec combination machine as you have pictured, been using it on a house here on the river, it’s very quiet and efficient, for home garage use, it’s a perfect machine. Changing from one function to the other is a 1 minute process.

Originally Posted by riverbuilder

I have the same Carbatec combination machine as you have pictured, been using it on a house here on the river, it’s very quiet and efficient, for home garage use, it’s a perfect machine. Changing from one function to the other is a 1 minute process.

Good to read you give these a thumbs up.
Do you have the model where the bed lifts up in one piece or the one where it splits into two?

Originally Posted by scottbr

Good to read you give these a thumbs up.
Do you have the model where the bed lifts up in one piece or the one where it splits into two?

I have the two piece wing table one with the helical head, it’s been a good machine we’ve done a lot of work with it and it’s been excellent, a sensible choice for a garage hobby user.

Originally Posted by riverbuilder

I have the two piece wing table one with the helical head, it’s been a good machine we’ve done a lot of work with it and it’s been excellent, a sensible choice for a garage hobby user.

That's good to know - thanks. I have wondered whether the two piece bed would somehow get out of alignment when it is repeatedly swung out of the way. I will never be more than a hobby user.