Best Grizzly
Rikon 25-130H 13-Inch Planer with Helical Head
Rikon
Helical cutter head at a fraction of the Powermatic price
- Helical head
- 13-inch capacity
- Lower price than Powermatic
- Carbide inserts
Pros
- Helical cutter head at a fraction of the Powermatic price
- 13-inch capacity handles the large majority of home shop boards
- Carbide inserts that rotate rather than replacing full knives
- The correct helical head planer for woodworkers who want helical quality without Powermatic pricing
Cons
- Smaller capacity than 15-inch professional machines
- Rikon dealer and service network is smaller than DeWalt or Ridgid
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