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YellowHammer

#25
April 06, 2022, 01:41:29 AM
Those older PM planers were the gold standard, apparently.  I talked to a guy who resells them overseas and they are in high demand in third world countries, because they just never die, according to him. 
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azmtnman

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April 06, 2022, 11:57:52 PM
I got a pretty old (I think it's an '04) Powermatic 209 with a Byrd Shelix head on it last fall. We just got it up and running a month ago. It's 5hp 1 phase. It's a beast! If it fits, it planes, rough or smooth.
  We had to pay $3500. I thought that was kind of high for such an old machine but the old guy wouldn't budge. 6 months later, I see I didn't get such a bad deal.
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rusticretreater

#27
April 07, 2022, 01:31:47 AM
Big Old Iron Planers come up on craigslist often.  Also watch auctions and estate sales.  You never know when one will pop up.
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fluidpowerpro

#28
April 07, 2022, 02:25:08 AM
Out of curiosity I looked on Craigslist tonight just to see what showed up. There were quite a few. 2 belsaws and a few others.
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