If you don't plan on making a lot of them, and don't mind a lot of
maintenance, and aren't going to use large boards, any benchtop unit will
do the job. Dewalt and Delta are the favorites.
Mark

"habbi" wrote in message
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Is there any reason not to buy a cheap 12.5" thickness planer. Are some
better than others. I plan on making raised panels for doors and cabinet
doors. Is a thickness planers one of those tools that you either buy top
quality or don't bother at all? Thanks