Powermatic vs Jet 15HH | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum

Mar 1, 2016 · With the sale starting March 4th, I've decided to upgrade from my Dewalt 735. I can't make the math work to justify buying a Grizzly, so I've decided on either the Powermatic …

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Oct 2, 2007 · Powermatic now offers its venerable 15-in. planer with an insert-cutter helical head. Model No. 15HH ($2,200; www.powermatic.com) has carbide insert cutters arranged in a …

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Did Jet acquire Powermatic?

Walter Meier Holdings, AG (WMH) of Switzerland, bought Powermatic and formed the WMH Tool Group, joining Jet under the same parent company. So in fact, Jet did not acquire Powermatic but instead became part of the same parent company. ...

Is the Jet PM a good saw for woodworking?

The Jet PM is a great saw from Jet Tools' upper end line. In small to medium-sized cabinet or furniture shops, it or the General will perform admirably. However, it might be overkill for a home hobbyist's workshop. ...

Is the Harbor Freight version of a machine 'good enough'?

And there are some types of machines where it may matter more to get the very best. In short, sometimes good enough is just that. You don't always have to have the absolute very best. Sometimes the Harbor Freight version of something is "good enough". ...

Are Grizzly dovetail jointers better than Powermatic?

The cheaper Grizzly will get job done, but may not be as tight and easy to tune up as high end Powermatic. Have had older models of all three OEM dovetail jointers pass through my shop. They all perform and operate the same, making the PM price difference hard to comprehend beyond a longer warranty. ...

Is a Harbor Freight jointer good enough?

In short, sometimes good enough is just that. You don't always have to have the absolute very best. Sometimes the Harbor Freight version of something is "good enough". Not always but sometimes. If I was shopping for a new jointer, 8 " with long table would be a minimum. ...

Is Jet producing the Powermatic tools?

Jet is not producing the Powermatic tools (no dig intended on Jet, it's just that there is no conflict of interest). I agree that the older Powermatic equipment appears to be better built and am going to research the used equipment market before making my final purchase. ...