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Thread: Planer combo vs jointer?
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18th February 2011, 08:00 PM #1Senior Member
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Planer combo vs jointer?
yeah yeah I know. An oldie and probably tired, but I did look....and even if only to start the bunfight again!
Say a Sherwood 8" jointer vs 10" planer/thicknesser.
They are the same price, and for me I am getting a bigger planer/jointer, with a T/ner thrown in.
But I know there has to be a catch.....(es?)
Any input greatly appreciated.
NickNick
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20th February 2011, 03:18 PM #2Taking a break
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In a nutshell, combos will always have some compromises over 2 dedicated machines and you will get what you pay for.
Having said that, for a hobbyist with a limited budget and space, a combo should be just fine.
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20th February 2011, 03:45 PM #3Senior Member
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Thanks for the reply.
The ones I am now comparing are the Sherwood 8" jointer vs the 10" combo as I said.
Even if not brand specific, what sort of compromises are we talking about?
I am a hobbyist, and space rather than money would be the thing I guess. Although justifying the money can be tough...until you have spent it and can play with the toy!
I have a 600 mm drum sander that does a fair pass as thicknesser / finisher. I like the extra planer width on the combo vs the jointer. So the thicknesser would be a try it and see basis. Also the sander is a bit quieter than any planer and in suburbia....
But knowing what compromises I would see would help the decision.
NickNick
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20th February 2011, 03:58 PM #4
For me this is easy. Yes I have both so it doesnt come from no experience.
The jointer is used to give you a true edge and a true square but it can be a very greedy machine in buckled timber, For me, I built an open topped box where I can clamp wood in and use the thicknesser to trim down to where I wish the first edge to be. So If I were to choose between the two, its easy, the thicknesser.
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21st February 2011, 05:55 AM #5Senior Member
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Found a reasonable 2ndhand deal on a 10' Sherwood combo and went with that. I figure I can get my money back if I don;t like it.
Thanks for the input folks. Sorry I have asked then jumped a day later.Nick
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