Thread: Decisions decisions - Thicknesser/jointer

All depends on the kind of work and timber you are going to feed them.

The top two are ok, but I have never liked the look of the small thickneser, it looks too frail for any real kind of work.

Al

If space is not an issue, then two dedicated units are a must! I think I looked at that combo unit when I was deciding and space was an issue. Even though two seperate units where going to take up more space, I just couldnt go for that combo, and went with a second hand buzzer and a new Ctec thicknesser. Too many things to go wrong and adjust on a quite average piece of machinery, just my 2c worth.

Originally Posted by ozwinner

All depends on the kind of work and timber you are going to feed them.

The top two are ok, but I have never liked the look of the small thickneser, it looks too frail for any real kind of work.

Al

Or I could sell some smack and get this

The top one is the ML 392. make sure you read this:

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...&highlight=392

Thats the thinerser I have, only with the motor mounted underneath.
It has balls, like I said, all depends on what you are going to feed it.

I started off with the combo machine and it was brilliant to start with, then I started to get more serious about woodwork so I up graded.

Al

Get a holz profi 310STPV from Hans in melbourne. $5.5k and your in business!!!

18cm thicknesser, 310mm jointer, one unit, 4 knives, flip up table. 8mm in one pass, 15A cct. bewdiful!!!!

Originally Posted by dazzler

Or I could sell some smack and get this

Thats not a bad deal I paid over $1300 for the thineser alone, then $600 for the 2HP dusty.

Al :eek:

All good advise , however there is a consideration to be looked at here. I am a fan of individual machines. They are made to do one job only and do it well.

While there have always been multi purpose machines, the old Tanner saw/planer is one, with combo machines often if one part fails it leaves you with two machines out of action. Not always of course but the risk is one I wouldnt take.

You second choice of the jointer and seperate thicknesser is probably better in the long term as well. Should you need to upgrade a part of a combo machine your into two new machines which may not suit the budget of the Minister of Finance.

Of coarse buying new machinery is soooo much fun. Just got me new benchsaw a week or two ago....

I guarantee that a holz 310stpv combo is far more excellenter than any carbatec unit, combo or otherwise. its like comparing a festool to a ozito - no poop!

Originally Posted by Zed

its like comparing a festool to a ozito - no poop!

What's wrong with Ozito, I use one of their boxes to keep my GST receipts in and it does a wonderful job

Originally Posted by Dust Mite

All good advise , however there is a consideration to be looked at here. I am a fan of individual machines. They are made to do one job only and do it well.

While there have always been multi purpose machines, the old Tanner saw/planer is one, with combo machines often if one part fails it leaves you with two machines out of action. Not always of course but the risk is one I wouldnt take.

You second choice of the jointer and seperate thicknesser is probably better in the long term as well. Should you need to upgrade a part of a combo machine your into two new machines which may not suit the budget of the Minister of Finance.

Of coarse buying new machinery is soooo much fun. Just got me new benchsaw a week or two ago....

I have to agree . While not knowing how the combo machine is designed mostly they involve moving parts to change operations . This could be a real pain . Two dedicated machines is my preference . My 12 year old planer and my thicknesser were cheapies then and still work well . You can easily set one up for an operation and leave its settings while using the other machine . None have broken down yet and have done many cubes of material but when the blades are out getting sharpened I still have the other in operation . I would not consider a combination unit myself .


Regards

Rick

Originally Posted by Gumby

The top one is the ML 392. make sure you read this:

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...&highlight=392

Thanks Gumby and crew

scratch number 1. So I like the 6" jointer and most reckon that the 12.5 thinnesser is good for the money (I did a search :eek: ) so I might go for those. Then again I am going to get a 2hp sucker so it would be false economy NOT to get the package if they have them.

cheers

dazzler

Question is though, will 6" be enough ?

I use the ML 392 quite often and I'd have lots of occassions where the extra width has been a real bonus and 6" wouldn't have been enough. I still think, with all it's minor faults, the ML 392 is the best value for under a grand.

Originally Posted by Gumby

Question is though, will 6" be enough ?

I use the ML 392 quite often and I'd have lots of occassions where the extra width has been a real bonus and 6" wouldn't have been enough. I still think, with all it's minor faults, the ML 392 is the best value for under a grand.

How often Gumby , is it an advantage to have more than 6 " ( settle down children ) . In my humble opinion 6 " is enough for a casual user and if you wanted to upgrade to an 8" machine or bigger you could still sell the 6" machine 2nd hand for similar value to what you paid , also it gives you breathing space to look for a good 2nd hand 8" machine . The real advantage is you have two seperate machines to upgrade individually as you find your needs require .

Regards
Rick