Fw: Thickness Planer

[Erwinpiano]

    Hi Paul

 what job does a piano tech. require a 20 inch planer for that can't be done
with the smaller varietys. Are you doing furniture building or whatever?
Just curious

     Dale Erwin




----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul" <tunenbww@clear.lakes.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 6:19 AM
Subject: Re: Thickness Planer


> Terry
> For occasional use it would be cheaper to find a cabinet shop with a knife
> and/or abrasive planer. The quality goes up considerably as the machines
get
> bigger and heavier. I just acquired a 20'' knife planer made by RBI. The
> basic package was about $2000.00; with accessories I spent about $2600.00.
I
> chose this one for its power to weight ratio. The machine is made from
> shaped heavy gage steel. I can move it around the shop easily. The 20"/24"
> Delta and Powermatic are meant to be placed and bolted down. They are for
> the most part single use industrial machines designed to take constant use
> for years.The RBI can be converted into an abrasive planer, line saw, and
> molder. Several woodworking magazines have done reviews on planers. Do
some
> reading and find one to fit your needs.
>
> Paul Chick
>
> Terry wrote...........
>
> >
> > Looking for recommendations for purchasing a thickness planer>
> > I have only a small shop and have no significant plans of expanding. I
> would
> > have only occasional use for the planer>
> > I want to get what will work properly, but of course, I don't want to
> spend
> > more than I have to.
>