Hi all. I've been a regular reader of Sawmill Creek for awhile now, but haven't been a very good poster. Mostly because I've been starting a business and my fine woodworking hobby has taken a backseat for the past year or so.

Well, I ready to et back up on the horse and make my tools sing again. I'm in the market for a planer and am trying to decide between the Dewalt 735 (with stand and in/outfeed tables) and the larger, floor-standing General International 30-115.

I realize they are different beasts, but can anyone offer me some advice on why I should pay the extra 300 beans for the General?

I make a lot of furniture and am really anal about joinery and final fit and finish. It's a hobby for me so I have the time to "get it right".

Other than the 13" vs 15" and the fact that the General is a full floor standing model, what are the real benefits of upsizing to the General? Does it do a better job overall?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

-Al