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I have an opportunity to buy a Rockwell RC-51 (20 inch planer, 230
volt, single phase). I already have a Delta 15 inch planer that works
and is in my shop in the basement. There is a 20 inch bandsaw in my
garage along with several hundred bdft of rough lumber waiting to be
sliced and diced. (Well, "sliced", dicing will be done on the table
saw in the basement.) The garage could become "Wood Shop II " and be
my lumber making center
This is one of those situations where I don't need it but I really
want it and I know I'm going to regret either decision I make. If I
let it go I'll say "I wish I had it for these boards" and if I buy it
I'll say "I could have used that money for a downpayment on a truck"
A friend who works in the woodworking tool business suggested I buy
it, use it, and try to sell it for the same as I bought it. He also
added that this laner would be less prone to make defective boards if
the bottom face was not perfectly surfaced planed. (I only have an 8
inch jointer).
Another woodworking friend said "Get it!"
All comments are welcome, serious or sarcastic.
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I would vote for getting and using it in your milling substation if you
are milling all those bf. Then, if your utilization lessens, sell it.
If you have the room and can spare the cash just keep it for future milling.
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