On 8 Jan 2005 23:55:38 -0800, wrote:

So I purchased a new woodworking book today, and they detail the use of
a combination planer/ jointer. Do these exist still? Or rather are they
still being made? Are they worth the purchase price? I am trying to
figure out a way to only buy one of these toys as the basement is
growing smaller with each week, but think I ultimately need both...

I have a Kity (European) 10" jointer and planer. If space is limited
it has its advantages. As far as swopping from from mode to the other
- a pain. You can have mine.
Joint everything, change to planer and get working. Find you have cut
one piece short. Loose all your settings and change over. Painful.
I am really considering getting another planer and leaving the Kity as
a dedicated jointer, the bed is a bit short (1.3m) but it suits me .
You might not see the changing options as a problem and then it will
work for you. As far as I am concerned I am sorry I ever bought a
combination machine, will never consider it again.