I might have the opportunity to pick up a generic 15" planer (Bridgewood to be specific, similar to the Enco, Powermatic, Woodtek, etc) for a good price, and I'm just waiting to see some pictures and see it's condition before I make the drive.
My question is if the base can be seperated from the top for transport? I
'm comfortable with removing the motor (which is mounted below)and even cutterhead if necessary, but I hoped to get a better idea of what I'm in for before I show up at the guy's house with a set of ratchets and an impact drill. FWIW, I'll be driving my trusty '04 Subaru Forester, which I've hauled cabinet saws, radial arm saws, workbenches, etc (after some disassembly).
I can't seem to find a manual of any of the planers made by Geetech, but from similar but more recent models it seems like it's only a matter of a handfull of bolts and done.
Any suggestions? TIA