planer info needed 1987 model

[lupus71]

found a planer for sale its a 15" Wood Planer manufactured by Tzu Liang Industries in 1987. the owner says it runs smooth needs power cord asking $250. anybody know anything about this? what its worth, any good, where to find bladesView attachment 170437View attachment 170438View attachment 170439View attachment 170440?

 

[betterbuilt]

Kinda looks like a grizzly.

 

[Timberframed]

Delta or Grizzly clone. Jump on it. Bring a buddy or two to help load it. 600 lbs. Parts are available from either or but Griz will be less expensive.

 

[lupus71]

Anybody think it's worth $250? Or would I be better off with a new delta 305 for$260

 

[Timberframed]

For a shop planer there is no comparison between the two. They were made heavy for a reason. No real need for additional infeed and outfeed supports when dealing with long stock. That 305 wont last near as long and will just barely do hard hardwoods. My 2¢

 

[betterbuilt]

I have a grizzly in one of my shops and it does a good job. I've never done anything to it but change the blades. Its really heavy like TF said. The only thing I don't like about it is I wish it had a second speed. The lunch box planer's don't feed very well and don't last very long if your planing maple or white oak.

 

[Timberframed]

BB, you can remove the single speed gear and install a two speed gear. I've been wanting to do this too on the Rockwell. Check the side of the gearbox and look for a plug were the shifter would go. Next to the power feed lever. Griz has the parts and doesn't look too involved other than draining the oil out. It's not a conversion kit. Takes some research.

 

[betterbuilt]

TF. I didn't know that was a option. I'll have to do some research.