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Post by jfc on Jul 2, 2008 21:23:07 GMT
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Post by engineerone on Jul 2, 2008 22:22:03 GMT
apart from the dust collector, would you buy it anyway, or would you rather buy a sheppach for instance?? anyway where you gonna put it  don't forget you'll also need a blade setting jig ;D paul  |
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Post by davyowen on Jul 2, 2008 22:36:34 GMT
Are you thinking of machining all your own timber then Jase? If so, I wouldn't be too happy machining 2m long pieces on beds that short. A while back I had a SIP planer with beds only a bit shorter and it was useless for long pieces.
I also wouldn't bother with the extractor, IMO its a bit underpowered for a 10" cut, and with only a 4" hose I'd be concerned about clogging it up..
Besides that its a good deal ;D
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Post by jonnyd on Jul 2, 2008 22:53:57 GMT
The machine looks ok but if you watch the video it works back to front to every other planer ive used might be ok if your left handed
jon
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Post by engineerone on Jul 2, 2008 23:31:48 GMT
looks bloody complicated to use and his technique is a little dubious, pushing it over the planer in 2-3 parts  paul |
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Post by sainty on Jul 3, 2008 7:28:53 GMT
Ok, stand aside, owner coming through. I bought this machine based on reviews on the web. Its not a bad machine. Dont worry about it being back to front, it can be set up both ways so that us lefties don't feel left out.
Davy is right, the tables are a little on the small side, but that's only a problem if you are using it for longer timber.
I have had problems in the past with the tables going out of alignment. As a result of this I have lost a bit of confidence in it and am now paranoid and check it every time I use it. I've struggled a bit with the fence too. Now these problems might be as much to do with user error but I have had problems none the less.
Personally, I'm on the look out for something a bit bigger on ebay, in the meantime I'm quite happy using it. If you are ever in the area you are welcome to have a play.
Rgds
Sainty
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