On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 17:48:33 -0800, Nobody
scribbled:

B) What do you think about a single machine that'd look a lot like a
Performax-type drum sander, only about 1/2 to 3/4 size, that'd perfectly
flatten even a cupped/warped board on one side, then flip it and it'd
plane the other side perfectly parallel? No snipe, no scalloping. (And,
unlike a drum sander, a smoothly PLANED, not sanded (fuzzed,
micro-scratched) surface.)?

Already been done, many European manufacturers make
jointer/thicknessers. Jointer on top, thicknesser under. See:

http://www.griggio.it/categoria_prod...inea=1&lang=04
http://www.minimax-usa.com/jointer-planer/fs30.html
http://www.rojekusa.com/PHP/msp310m.php
http://www.felder.co.at/d_main_produ...ang=0000000090

etc.

C) And, suppose it cost somewhere in the $250-450 range, and would do
boards up to about 13"?

This I would like to see. The European machines are great but cost an
arm and a leg. Depending on the quality, I might buy one.

Is that something people'd be interested in? Please help this amateur
inventor!

There, you have my two cents (Canadian).

Luigi
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