Dustin Cookson Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Anybody out there with one with some feedback on then? Im looking at getting either the jointer/ planer or the combination machine. Space is tight now that i have a car parked in the two car garage i use as my shop? Just looking to see how well they really perform in the real world. For the jointer/ planer im looking at tge 16" with the silent power cutter head. They look like nice machines but every company can make even a crapy machine look good online. Anyfeed back woukd be great. Thanks Dustin Cookson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Someone did a great video review in the review section. You should search for it. I almost purchased a used AD41 stand alone planer, but i never bought it because the price is so similar for the stand a lone machine as it is for the combo unit. My negotiation was tied to the retail price, and the whole experience left me wondering who would ever purchase a stand alone planer or jointer from Hammer/Felder. With your budget, you could do well on the used market for stand alone machines, just saying. I have a 12" jointer and 20" byrd planer that i purchased with close to the same budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Cookson Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks I'll do a search for it. Its space that is driving my need for a change. I already have a 20" planer. I just dont have that much more room for a jointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I have had the Hammer A3-31 J/P for about 10ish years and in my opinion this is an awesome machine. I have the Tersa knives and have no complaints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 16 hours ago, Dustin Cookson said: Thanks I'll do a search for it. Its space that is driving my need for a change. I already have a 20" planer. I just dont have that much more room for a jointer. Understood, you have the only argument for choosing a combo machine. They are big space savers, no doubt about that. Ive said it before, but if i ever have to retreat from my 1000ish sqft basement shop to the one car garage, im buying a slider, shaper, mortiser, and jointer/planer combo machine. You consider buying and shipping? https://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/6025842716.html Hes in Fresno. To be frank, my California geography is limited to San Diego and San Francisco, and i have absolutely no idea where Paso Robles is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jplemons Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Pwk5017 said: Understood, you have the only argument for choosing a combo machine. They are big space savers, no doubt about that. Ive said it before, but if i ever have to retreat from my 1000ish sqft basement shop to the one car garage, im buying a slider, shaper, mortiser, and jointer/planer combo machine. You consider buying and shipping? https://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/6025842716.html Hes in Fresno. To be frank, my California geography is limited to San Diego and San Francisco, and i have absolutely no idea where Paso Robles is.. He's not too far away from us in the armpit of California. I've been eyeballing that Felder unit but am not sure I can justify it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Cookson Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thats sure is tempting. Its only 2hrs away. It all looks so big though. bandsaw looks awesome but huge. Same with the saw and shaper. I need to down size. Wish my needs were different. I really want the 16" width on the planer/jointer. I love my 20" planer, I'm already down sizing with the 16". If I do get a 12" its going to be in the combination Hammer 5in1. I hate all the decisions I need to make. For what you get thought it sure looks a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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