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   DJK | Feb 23, 2005 05:15pm | #1

   Is this a trick question? If it's Grizzly, it has to be good.

   DJK

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   nroper | Feb 23, 2005 06:04pm | #2

   Hoping to hear an answer to this one myself.

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   forestgirl | Feb 23, 2005 08:34pm | #3

   I'm pretty sure at least one or two members have this machine.  I didn't look at it close enough yesterday to notice how the blades co-exist (between the planer and molder functions).  My friend, Ron, and I went up to Bellingham yesterday so he could pick up some tools (bandsaw, jointer) and the planer-molder caught his eye.  He's a theater director and does a lot of molding in his set-building, so that machine may be a better choice than something like the big DeWalt planer.  Certainly would take some pressure off his router, LOL.

   I'll run over to WWA and post too. See what pops up.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   nroper | Feb 24, 2005 02:56am | #6

   As much as I like Grizzly, I was able to put my hands on a WoodMaster 712 today and all I can say is WOW! If you get the chance check it out at http://www.woodmastertools.com/s/index.cfm
   I was going to run down to the Springfield Showroom and get a look at the grizzly, but there is no need now. The woodmaster is about 500.00 more but it has some greatly extended capabilities making it an even better buy I think.

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   sawdustmaker | Feb 23, 2005 08:59pm | #4

   If this helps any, I have the Jet 13" planer / molder. The three blade cutterhead is probably similar, so this should help with the "planing to molding" question.

   The cutterhead has a "filler" piece about 3 inches wide that sets in a recessed groove between the planer knife and the gib. This "filler" piece can be removed, leaving the planer knife in place, and inserting the molding knife. The Jet came with a "molding cutter gauge" that aides in setting the correct height. The molding knives are centered in the middle of the 13" width of the cutterhead.

   In addition, wooden guide rails, and possibly a bedboard, will need to be set up to center the workpiece under the molding knives. I have purchased pre-made knives, but have also had some knives custom made to match the profile of a certain molding.

   Great way to make molding, but I won't mess with it for just a few lineal feet.

   Hope that helps.

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   forestgirl | Feb 23, 2005 09:33pm | #5

   That does help!  I have a vague image of the planer knife being in place along with one molding cutter on the floor model.  The planer comes with stock guide rails of some sort.  Thanks!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)