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Woodmaster 718 Review Part 2: Sanding, Ripping and Molding

By Paul Mayer on Jun 27, 2012 | Rated 9.86

Paul Mayer recently added a Woodmaster 718 combination machine to his shop. In part one of this article we looked at setup of the machine, initial observations, and some planing tests. In this installment Paul will share the results of his tests of the other functional areas, including drum sanding, ripping, and molding. Read More »
Woodmaster 718: An American Made Planer/Molder/Sander/Ripper That Will Improve Your Game

By Paul Mayer on Jun 15, 2012 | Rated 8.17

If you are outgrowing your lunchbox planer, and looking for something with more power and capacity, the Woodmaster 718 just might be the answer. With a heavy duty 5 HP motor it can plow through 3/16 of hardwood in a single pass without breaking a sweat, and is also uniquely capable of serving the additional tasks of drum sanding, gang ripping, or milling molding in virtually any profile that you desire. Plus, believe it or not, here is a stationary power tool that is made right here in the USA. Read More »
Spiral Cutterheads for the Jointer: Worth the Upgrade Price?

By Paul Mayer on Sep 06, 2011 | Rated 9.48

Spiral cutterheads are all the rage as an alternative to knife-based cutterheads in jointers. Paul Mayer takes a look at the various attributes of these cutterheads as he evaluates as an upgrade option for his recent jointer purchase. Read More »