vapochilled

you know, I never even checked the link. If it had said jointer I would not have made an ass of myself
I was of course refering to the electric "block" plane type, but thanks for the clarity anyhooo

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reikimaster

Well... it was very clean, inside and out. But.... it appeared to have parts missing and he was unwilling to set it up and run a board through it. As I said this would have been my first planer so I could be mistaken about the parts missing thing.

Ever get that little voice telling you that something just ain't right? I thanked him and passed up the "deal".

So I've either passed up a good deal on a planer or saved myself a lot of grief.

*shrug*

bobj3

Hi reikimaster

I think you did the right thing,,,if he didn't want to plug it in and run a board,,WELL, after all you don't want and need a 200 dollar yellow door stop...

That little voice in your ear can sometimes save you big bucks...
and not taking it for a test drive is always a error...most woodworkers would know this and have it setup so you could turn it on and test it out.. what's the big deal if it's used one more board b/4 you put your money in his hand..and a quick show and tell always works best to make a sale...

Keep looking you will find a good one..

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harrysin

I feel so much better after reading what Bj and Mike had to say about electric hand planers. I've had one for about 25 years and only rarely use it for really rough work because soon after getting it I made a mess of two doors, taking too much off and not getting the cut square. All these years I thought that there was something wrong with ME, thanks for boosting my ego.

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Noddy

My guess is the latter.
If you don't know exactly what is missing (being this is your first planer) and he's not willing to set it up and run a piece of material through it, and on top of that, you didn't have 100% confidence- hence the 'little voice'. Me thinks passing on it might not have been a bad idea.

I like your style.

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ohio

I am new to the forum and have a planer.. If I were you I would jump on that deal.. Try it out first...

ohio

Sorry just saw the thread before mine,, Parts missing.... No brainer...