Joiner/planer combination ???

[shortlogger]

What's your thoughts on the joiner planer combos ? Are they a great space saver ? Does anyone have one?
I'm a little worried that they might be ok at either task but not as good as the dedicated machines .
I'm looking at the Grizzly G0634XP I like the idea of a 12" spiral head joiner and planer for the money it would be cheaper than buying two individual machines . Sounds to good to be true .

[MattJ]

Get a hold of Scott Smith on this forum.  I think he has the grizzly combo.  scsmith42 I believe is his tag.

[scsmith42]

I have a 16" Grizzly (rebranded German made Sheppach).  If space is an issue, a combination machine is a great solution.  However they are not as good as two quality standalone machines, IMO.

My biggest complaints are the short in and outfeed tables for the jointer, and the fact that the removable fence will flex (which can mess up your edge joints).

If you have the room, I recommend dedicated machines.

[Just Me]

Not cheap, but a screaming deal on what is probably the best, or darn close to it.[Knapp?]

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?225529-Felder-AD751-20-quot-Jointer-Planer-in-Wilmington-DE-4500

That being said, if you have the room separates are way better.