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  1. 4th September 2011, 07:07 PM #1
    Jone5y
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    Default JET or Carbatec?

    The boss has decided that we need a new desk in the study and that it is to be made of recycled timber. Naturally I'll "need" a thicknesser to get the job done quickly and accurately ;-) The budget is limited however, so I've narrowed my decision down to the JET JWP-12 and Carbatec economy 12 1/2 inch units. My question is whether or not there is any advantage to the JET for its $150 premium or whether the Carbatec will serve me fine. I will be thicknessing a variety of timbers (more hard than soft) to lengths of 2.5m. Is the Hafco woodmaster a worthy alternative?

    Any help would be much appreciated.

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    Steve, I have an old Jet 13", version. The only thing that it complained about was 12" wide Brushbox I ran thru it. The fix, don't be so greedy and take a smaller cut.

    I've also ran thru 6" Tallowwood posts, it's reply was "More!"

    I've used a 15" Carbatec as well, no probs with standard timbers.
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  4. 4th September 2011, 09:04 PM #3
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    So the JET by a nose as the value for money, wont leave me wanting more, last a long time option then?
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