Have been looking at a Powermatic WP2410 15hp. planer.
It appears to have a helical carbide insert head with the teeth striking the work at 90 degrees to the direction of rotation.
Oliver is selling a planer that looks like it shared a boat ride with the PM WP2510. Looking at the spec sheets, the Oliver 4470 is identical.
What is the difference? (aside from the $2000 in price)
Does anybody know how well the PM WP2510 or the Oliver 4470 handle figured wood?
The Oliver literature is confusing in that they show two different helical heads. One version is a 30mm 2-sided insert, the other version is a 15mm 4-sided style (a Byrd?). Any idea what they are actually installing in the planer?
Ever get the feeling that people selling this stuff have no idea how it is equipped?
http://olivermachinery.net/machines.asp?machine=4470
http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cf...il&iid=6056067