Yankee Projects

Ok guys I am not sure what to buy and I could use a little help. I want a planer/molder. The problem is money of course. I wanted the woodmaster 718 but I would like one a little big for large panels so then I thought the 725, but do I really need that much machine and I afford it. So I looked at the jet closed stand. Much cheaper but I think it might be to under powered and A little small. I build different types of flag case, sword case, display case, and do cabniet work. All my display case use custom molding or casing. I would like to have a planer/molder and order custom knives to reduce my time spent making the moldings and I just need a planer. I have only ben doing this work for a little over a year and all money I make is still going for new tools. It is my part time job / hobby. I have done all the research and still can not pull the trigger and buy one. What do you think is the best machine out there?

thanks Alan

Al Killian

I have the woodmaste 2725 and love it. I have not bogged it down yet. For the jet, what does it have for a motor(s). What size blades does it use. If this is something you plan on sticking with, go for the 725. You might even pick up a few side jobs selling molding for freinds and family. I have run a cuple thousand feet thru it witout any problems.

johnjf0622

Grizzley Industrial has a couple planer/molders that start around mid 700.00's.