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If you put similar machines side by side. One by Delta and the other Powermatic I'd take the Powermatic every time.


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I'm not a pro, but would offer a bit of advice:

BE CAREFUL and never work tired.

Those old tools are well made and work great, but lack many of the modern design and safety features. Your fingers will appreciate your undivided attention to the task at hand.


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Never work tired, never be in a hurry. Always make sure your surroundings are clear of any obstacles. Make sure of your footing. Use push sticks.

I say this as I look at five scars on my right hand, three from table saw, one from band saw, one from jointer (I am left handed, understand that in woodwork, the "off hand" gets more injuries). Every instance was when I was in a hurry, became careless.




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If you can get 3 phase power it will open a vast market of quality, industrial used woodworking machines to buy and you will not be competing with hobbyists. I have seen whole shop auctions held where the hobbyists bid up the small tools but the industrial quality 3ph machines went for a song.
 
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In addition to fatigue and hurrying, DISTRACTIONS are a huge source of potential injury. I ask my wife (for what good that does Wink ) not to come out and start talking to me when I'm using power tools.

I'm afraid sometime she might come out despite hearing the planer going and discover I'm sitting back in a chair reading peacefully. (J/K)


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