I have made good experiences with a predecessor of the Metabo ADH260D,
which is a combination machine that joints, planes and theicknesses.

Hey Juergen, how does the jointer measure up? Hitachi has a model here in
the USA that is a 12 inch planer and a 6 inch jointer. The jointer table
seems too small to do any real work, but at USD$1000 a piece, I don't want
to try it out myself.

How's the performance on your combo machine's jointing? How long a piece
can you can you joint on it?
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gabriel