"Bruce Barnett" wrote in message
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I have an opportunity to buy a Jet planer/molder that is in very good
condition.
It's two-speed feed rate (10fpm/20fpm)
1 1/2HP motor
115V/230V
Max thickness 6 1/8"
Max cutting 1/16"
3 knives
Planing width 14"

Any comments on this? How would it compare to a modern portable planer?
Any horror stories?

I've had one for about 5 years and it was an upgrade from a Dewalt bench
top. I've got the version with the closed base, feed rollers and built in
mobile base. The induction motor alone is a big improvement as it doesn't
scream at you like the universal motor of the bench top machine. It's never
bogged down with moderate cuts even on wide boards.

I've been happy with the machine and haven't felt a need for a bigger one.
It was worth it to me to do the upgrade.

I paid $750 when I bought it but the street price went up about $100 about
that time and $850-$900 was pretty common. As I recall the price had been
pretty stable for a few years before that so use that as a guide.

John