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   jhazel3 | Apr 04, 2004 07:48am | #1

   Also where would i get the molder blades for it ?

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   andybuildz | Apr 04, 2004 03:54pm | #2

   jim

     no info on it.sorry but you might also wanna look into the Williams and Hussey moulder shaper.

   I know Piff and me are real happy with ours.

   Be shapely

                  andy

   My life is my passion!

   http://CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM

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   BenA | Apr 04, 2004 05:59pm | #3

   Jim: Attached is the planer /molder that you were talking about. You can buy a Elliptical/curve molding jig for making moldings, part # 708370 but it will cost about $450. Jet has speciality moldings you can buy for your machine, contact a Jet Distributor and he should be able to help you out. If you have a 2004 catalog you can see what it looks they look like on page 33. Good luck

   http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/JETWood/Tools/JPM13.html

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   mike4244 | Apr 04, 2004 06:19pm | #4

   Jim, I have the older model ( blue paint, open stand).Haven't used the molding option as of yet. The planer works very well. I bought mainly as a planer, this and the Grizzly are the only small planers that I am aware of that have induction motors. I believe both are 1 1/2hp. The Jet has two speeds, I use the slow speed for planing, you have to use the slow speed for molding. Comes with an excellent video that explains everything. Easy to change knives, if you check out the Benchmark website, Phil shows how to change jointer and planer knives. He uses a Jet 13" planer, follow his instructions to a tee. I had problems with knives moving as I tightened, many people do with any brand machine. After using Phil's method ,I got excellent results in a quarter of the time.As far as the molding operation , my older machine's instructions say you can mold 2" and smaller profiles without removing blades. Anything larger than 2" the blades must be removed.

   Personally, I would buy the trim and a planer when you need it. Also if you really want to make your own trim, look at the Woodmaster website. I wish I did before I bought the Jet. I saw the Woodmaster model 718 in use, well worth the extra bucks.

   mike

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   jhazel3 | Apr 04, 2004 06:28pm | #5

   what are your thoughts about buying the molding already done and the planer seperate?

   the willaim hussey is about 2500 bucks compared to the $900 of the jet combo do you still think it is a good idea for just a couple of houses? dont get me wrong i like buying caddilacs  but the budget is tight right now

   Thanks keep it coming

   Jim III

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   mike4244 | Apr 05, 2004 07:51pm | #6

   That's exactly what I would do. Buy a 15" planer, Delta,Jet, Grizzly or whatever and buy your moldings. I bought the Jet 13" planer-molder for the planer capabilities only. I would have liked to have a 15" or larger planer but finances and room dictated a smaller machine. I originally had a 13" Dewalt that did a fine job. The motor burnt up after two years of fairly hard use. Decided then an induction motor was the only way for me to go with a planer.

   I haven't used the above mentioned larger planers except for occasional use in different shops. I called a friend last night that has used both the Delta and Grizzly  extensively.He prefers the Grizzly over the Delta, he has not used the Jet. He says the Delta is hard to change knives, other than this he thinks they plane equally well.

   You may be able to do a search for reviews on planers. If you decide to go with the Jet planer molder  you will get a fine machine, although for a few extra bucks a fifteen inch planer, more hp and capacity would be my choice now.

   mike

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   Dan019 | Apr 05, 2004 10:00pm | #7

   jim-mi,

   I bought the Grizzly about 8 yrs. ago, as an upgrade. I've been very happy with it. It's a clone of the Jet only the motor is mounted above instead of below and , when I bought it , it was $100 less. Grizzly sells many different cutter profiles for it and like someone else mentioned under 2" you don't need to remove the planer blades. The blade changing is fairly straight forward, so that's not an issue as far as I'm concerned. It is very heavy, though. so if your shop is small you should really make a mobile stand for it.

   Dan

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   arrowpov | Apr 05, 2004 11:05pm | #8

   If you were to spend money for a molder W&H is my first choice. Parts are easy to get and machine is easy to operate. With most machinery you get what you pay for. My W&H does what I need it to do.

   I am not familiar with the operations of the jet / grizzley units, so my opinion of them would not mean much.

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   jhazel3 | Apr 06, 2004 07:33am | #9

   Ok i went to the woodmaster site and its molder planer is an great looking machine anybody on here own one ?

   Thanks Jim III