Reply by Don W

Good question. I had to stop and think about it. I’d still go for the 17” resaw. I’d think its easier to resaw, rip, plane, reglue, then to rip, resaw 2, then reglue. Now I know that wasn’t really your question, but think of the theory behind it. Its about flexibility. And you never know when a 24” planer happens into your shop.

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