Ok, here we go again. Hope I'm not boring you good folks with
my lack of knowledge of these pieces of equipment.
I realize that there many different brands, and each has it's
'good, bad, and ugly'. I just need all the information I can get
in order to make the smartest, most economical, investment in
a piece of equipment that will last me a long time. New or used.
Maybe I'm over analysing this, but I need to get the most bang
for my dollars.
If you have used a 12-1/2" and also used a 13" planer, have
you seen a decidedly advantage of one over the other? I
know there is the obvious 1/2" difference, but does it really
make a justifiable difference?
Is there enough of a difference in 3 knives(blades) over 2 knives
that would make the purchase of one over the other a better
choice?
Does 2 speeds have an advantage over one speed? I have read
reviews that seem to say that there is a negligible difference.
Is that your experience?
In reference to the Fine Woodworking article of planer reviews,
there is mention that the Ryobi AP1301 was a BEST VALUE. Any
experience with one of those, anyone? It is a 13", 2 blade planer.
The same article stated that the Craftsman 21759 and the DeWalt
DW735 were the BEST OVERALL. Both are 13", 3 blade units. I know
there are plenty of DW735's in use, but do any of you have the 21759?
Comments?
Thanks in advance for any and all input.
Woodrat aka Archie
my lack of knowledge of these pieces of equipment.
I realize that there many different brands, and each has it's
'good, bad, and ugly'. I just need all the information I can get
in order to make the smartest, most economical, investment in
a piece of equipment that will last me a long time. New or used.
Maybe I'm over analysing this, but I need to get the most bang
for my dollars.
If you have used a 12-1/2" and also used a 13" planer, have
you seen a decidedly advantage of one over the other? I
know there is the obvious 1/2" difference, but does it really
make a justifiable difference?
Is there enough of a difference in 3 knives(blades) over 2 knives
that would make the purchase of one over the other a better
choice?
Does 2 speeds have an advantage over one speed? I have read
reviews that seem to say that there is a negligible difference.
Is that your experience?
In reference to the Fine Woodworking article of planer reviews,
there is mention that the Ryobi AP1301 was a BEST VALUE. Any
experience with one of those, anyone? It is a 13", 2 blade planer.
The same article stated that the Craftsman 21759 and the DeWalt
DW735 were the BEST OVERALL. Both are 13", 3 blade units. I know
there are plenty of DW735's in use, but do any of you have the 21759?
Comments?
Thanks in advance for any and all input.
Woodrat aka Archie