At the beginning of the year I was in the market for my first planer. Cost limited me to the 13" lunch-box planers. I looked closely at the Delta 22-580 and the Ridgid. I ended up buying the Ridgid because it was $40 less, came with a stand, extra knives, and a dust chute. I paid $349. The Delta was running around $390, If I recall correctly. It did not come with a stand or dust chute.

I liked the Delta more and it seemed to get great reviews, in general. But I have been quite happy with the Ridgid.

Anyway, for those of you who might be contemplating a lunch-box style, the Delta is on sale at Amazon for $331 plus 20% discount (JUNETOOL) and an additional 10% (SAVTENPTJUNE). I believe this will end today, but don't quote me on that. But that brings the total to $231 plus $49 shipping. Not a bad price.

Matt