Toolznthings
Hot Rolled
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Looking for a combo jointer/planner combination for home shop use. Stick with the Hammer brand or are others just as good ?
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Hammer Jointer/Planner combination ......
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Trboatworks
Diamond
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I haven’t used the Hammer but own a MiniMax in a small pro shop.
I would say buy the cutter head you prefer, otherwise the machines appear functionally equivalent.
Hammer states:
“The 3-knife automatic cutter-block is your *guarantee for superior planing results.”
I don’t know what brand they use but my MiniMax has a Tersa head.
I can’t say enough about Tersa- functionality is perfect.
I would say buy the cutter head you prefer, otherwise the machines appear functionally equivalent.
Hammer states:
“The 3-knife automatic cutter-block is your *guarantee for superior planing results.”
I don’t know what brand they use but my MiniMax has a Tersa head.
I can’t say enough about Tersa- functionality is perfect.
Bruce Griffing
Titanium
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I have had a Minimax since about 1984. Works fine, but now and then I wish for longer jointer tables.
beckerkumm
Hot Rolled
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Hammer is very much a price point machine in comparison to the 700 series. Due to its design, it benefits from a spiral head. I like Tersa but with any straight blade head you want chipbreakers and a pressure bar. Many lower end machines lack those. Used JP tend to be reasonably priced and a good value. Dave
Toolznthings
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- Akron, Ohio
Thanks for all the replies. I went with the Hammer. They had a summer 20% off offering. I got the spiral cutter head. The shipping and follow up and overall help from Felder USA has been first class. Got the 12" model.
More than adequate for my needs.
More than adequate for my needs.
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