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   Booger | Sep 23, 2004 03:53am | #1

   I upgraded to a 15" jet about a year ago and would highly recommend one to anyone. Came in tuned just fine. Knives are pretty easy to change. Also it has locking casters which are handy if you ever have to move it. Also powermatic is basically the same tool same price, just painted a different color.  Tool Crib delivered it fedex no charge for freight, however your still gonna have some fun getting it into your basement. James

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   hamelech | Sep 24, 2004 09:57pm | #2

   Some second hand info.  My buddy has the Powermatic 15" planer, part # 1791209, which he purchased not quite two years ago.  There is nothing bad to report about it.  Solid machine, accurate and powerful.  If I had the money (and space), I'd get one, too.

   If there was such thing as a removal indicator gauge, a la the DeWalt's, that approximates how much bite is being taken, that would be the only thing I wish was on a 15" planer.  Otherwise, I suppose just getting aquainted with its workings solves that issue.

   Cheers,

   Seth

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   RobertS | Sep 24, 2004 10:16pm | #3

   thanks for the messages, I had it narrowed down between the Jet, Powermatic, & Woodmaster.  Other than paint and price, I need to see the real differences between Jet and Powermatic.

   I have some literature on the Woodmaster.  My local wood supplier has one he uses and seems like a solid machine.

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   jc21 | Sep 26, 2004 04:58am | #4

   Have you looked at Grizzly? ................ seems likea better bang for your $.