Planer

[krmereness]

I am looking for a good entry level, but accurate and durable, planer. Would anyone be able to give me some good advice?

[Mr Fixit eh]

Delta makes the TP305. This is a reliable, single-speed, 12 1/2 inch planer for 200$USA that you will get lots of years out of...
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The only problem with this planer is that you will get significant snipe with it. If you can live with the snipe, it is a great bargain.

You can buy an upper-end planer with 2 speeds and cutterhead locks in the $500 USA range.

Watch the newstands for the woodworking magazines--they frequently have reviews of these tools.

[greg273]

I purchased Rigids 13-inch planer, and it has worked very well so far. Seems to be well built, simple, and durable. You will definitely want a vacuum hooked up to it, like a shop vac for example. Otherwise the wood shavings/chips get caught up underneath the cutting blades, making for a rough cut.
The planer is about $350, if i remember right.