Originally Posted by
Corey Pelton
Thanks for the replies.
I'm always wary of combo machines, seems like too many things that can go wrong, but I'll look into them for sure. Plus the switch over is a pain that I'd rather not deal with. Also the tables are a lot shorter, which is something I'd like to avoid. I do have a Dewalt 735 planer, and it does pretty much all I need, but I could easily sell it if I go the j/p route.
Believe me, I scour Craigslist like a drug addict! I've seen all the ones around me, but frankly, I have no way to pick them up and get them into my garage. So I've given up the idea of buying used. It's just too much hassle.
Space is definitely a major concern, and the ability to move it around as needed. Probably should have mentioned that before, hah. That was one of the reasons I choose the Grizzly, since it has the mobile base built in. Laguna has the same setup, but Powermatic doesn't, which turns me off to them a bit, as their mobile bases look rather bulky. I have a feeling a PM would eat up too much space.