Bench Jointer and planer recommendations

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Daniel JulianMember since Dec 2015Feb 8, 2016 11:25 PM CT

Hey, I’m new to woodworking and I’d like to get a decent jointer and planer. I don’t have $1000’s to spend, so what would you guys recommend (or stay away from) in the $300-400 range (for each)?

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Feb 8, 2016 11:40 PM CT

Dewalt planer, i think around 400

Jimbo

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LoganMember since Jun 2015Feb 9, 2016 4:32 PM CT

Dewalt planner is nice

I think grizzly has a bench top jointer under 400

comp56Member since Sep 2014Feb 9, 2016 4:44 PM CT

rikon

hemdaleMember since Sep 2015Feb 9, 2016 4:52 PM CT

The benchmark would be :

http://www.hammerusa.com/products/list/category/93b07c67e9242d14f8e153a5806fbdfb/region/us-us

The A3 41a

If not:

http://www.holzkraft.de/download/kataloge/index.html

http://www.holzkraft.de/produkte/holzkraft/hobelmaschinen/index.html