On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:10:10 GMT, Daniel wrote:

Hello,

Does anyone have a *rough* estimate on how much rough-sawn wood one has
to put through these two pieces of machinery to get to the point where
you just break even on your machinery purchase, compared to purchasing
surfaced lumber at higher costs?

I realize there are many variables to this question, and that wood and
machinery costs vary, so let's assume:
- hobbyist jointer (maybe a Delta JT360?)
- (not too) low-end planer (Delta TP400 or something like that)
- North America native hardwoods like oak, maple, poplar; nothing exotic

I have no specific preference for Delta, other than that I seem to be
able to find them advertised online at local stores (Toronto, ON, CA area).

IMO, this is an excellent question, well put - even though, as you know,
there is no definitive answer. As someone who does not own either of these
two pieces of equipment, I look forward to reading the reply comments of
people here. -- Igor