David, if it were you, would you get the 3HP or 5HP?
Todd, you are asking the guy with the 24" planer, 16" jointer, and 5 hp DC. I'm biased to overcapacity. I have never regretted paying $200 more for something I liked but have regretted the opposite. I do have an 18" planer and 12" jointer in storage for proof. Dave