Carbatec 8” vs woodfast 8” jointers

What is better value for money the Carbatec jointer or the woodfast jointer the Carbatec is more expensive has a longer bed and has a good reliable name brand behind the jointer is about $2700 no shipping the wood fast is also a helical head jointer and a reliable name behind the bed length is about 100 mm shorter than the Carbatec and is priced at $2090 what is better value for its money and how do both machines operate I have a Carbatec 13 inch spiral head THicknesser and dust extractor should I go Carbatec for the third time ??
Regards chris

Are you sure you are comparing "Like with Like"?
I tried looking at the different models as I have a longer term interest in a similar purchase, and the Woodfast model for that price was a Spiral Head, but not Helical. There was a Woodfast Helical model but that was another $1,000 plus.

There are also a number of models out there that claim to be Helical or Spiral but just use segmented cutters, all in a straight line.
I am sure that each of these may be better than just 2 or 3 straight blades, as long as you know what you are getting.

Perhaps let us know the specific models that you are considering so we can make a better comparison.

Regards

Bauldy

how about we just have one of these conversations not two ? :)

Since this one has less content than the other one, how about people just go OVER HERE to continue the chat