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   JohnWW | Mar 12, 2010 08:33pm | #1

   At that size the Delta is probably a benchtop machine, so its life is limited, possibly only a few years if it gets a fair amount of use.  Chances are that the spiral head won't fit into another machine unless Delta is still selling the same model when you retire the first one, so you have to factor that into the cost.  If I were going to invest in a spiral head for a benchtop machine I'd put it in a machine with a reputation for longevity, probably a Makita.

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   sjay001 | Mar 12, 2010 09:00pm | #2

   Hey John,

   Thanks for the reply. I have had my Delta 13" planer for about 10 years now and have put miles

   of timber thru it and never a complaint. The only complaint has been from my neighbour about the

   noise level. It is LOUD ! I have seen and heard the 15" planers with a shelix cutter head and the difference

   in noise level is quite remarkable. The Delta suits the size of my shop and if I can get my neighbour off

   my back for $250 I'll do it. I just need to know if the cutter haed for the 13" planer works the same as the 15"

   Thanks.

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   HRRwood | Apr 01, 2010 01:35pm | #4

   13 inch Delta Planer

   I have the delta planer and have a problem with getting wood to go threw it. I have put new Blades on it. Have you had any problems with yours

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   RalphBarker | Mar 13, 2010 09:59am | #3

   You might consider contacting Accu Head directly to see if they know whether their product is compatible with the specific Delta model you have. As a "third party" supplier, they are likely to have tested it on various machines.