Hello, I'm in the market for a new European 20" jointer. I will probably be going with Tersa knives vs. a spiral cutterhead. This is an upgrade from a 12" grizzly, and will be paired with my 20" SCMI planer (with byrd cutterhead). We do a lot of large dining tables so a long infeed bed is very important. I've narrowed my choices to the following, and am wondering what others opinions are. I'm not interested in old American iron and the Martin is more than I want to spend.
SCM 520 Nova - $11k
SCM 520 Class - $13k
SCM F7 L'Invincible - $17k
Robland S510 - $15k
Format-4 51 L - ???
Has anyone had any experience with the Robland and the Format? Felder has it's fans but plenty of detractors, too. Robland seems to be a smaller market player. Thanks so much!
Jason