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Old 04-30-2013, 12:46 PM   #1
Saltheart
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8 inch vs 10 inch Jointer/planer

Found a Jet Jointer/planer I like. it comes in 8 inch and 10 inch. Difference in price is about 125 bucks but the 10 inch comes with a stand. they both have the same 12 Amp motor (2 HP) .

My question is , how often do you have to plane boards more than 8 inches wide? I will never have to Jointer anything that wide so its really just the planer function if I go for the 10 inch.

Right now I'm leaning towards the 8 inch but can swing the 10 inch if there is justification.

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