I am looking at a Wadkin 9x18" planer on Craigslist.it appears to be a UO/3 from the 50's or 60's. Not sure yet if it has a 2 or 3 knife head.According to online info, the three speed gearbox has a low of 20 ft/min., and the cutterhead spins at 4500 or 5000 rpm. I currently have a Makita 2040 400 mm planer, which is an underpowered screamer and dismally slow, but does give an excellent finish on most woods, as good as any straight knife planer I have worked with. Is there any possibility that the Wadkin with a stock head would approach the finish the Makita gives? I would love to trade up to a heavier machine, but am not willing to give much on surface quality. I can test it under power, though the machine is not currently in use and the knives may be dull. Just wondering whether it is worth a drive to check it out.