I have decided to buy a new planer. I am going with Grizzly and had pretty much decided on the 15" with a helix head. Then as I was doing more browsing, it hit me that I could get a 20" with straight knives for $100 more.
Now do I go with the 20" straight knives or 15" helix head. I have used Grizzly's planers and jointers, both with helix heads, and was really impressed. The cuts were so smooth it was just unbelieveable. I could always buy a helix head for the 20" down the road, then I have spare cutting head for it. But will I really use or need the extra wideth? Mostly I build furniture for my family, though getting back to building cabinets is not out of the question.
Thoughts?