Does anybody know anything about a Kity 637 Planer/Thicknesser? There is a used one for sale in my area, at what seems to be a reasonable price.
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You must be from the other side of the puddle. Kity is a hobby brand from over there. Compare a new one in price and see if that model is still in production and if parts are still available. Small tools typically sell 3/4 to 1/2 the cost of new if a popular brand especially for table saws, jointers and thicknessers. Lathes are usually less in demand.
Actually I am up in Alaska. I have no idea how the Kity made it over here.
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