Well I was able to get a Delta Jointer, made in brazil 8" Jointer, and have been considering putting on a Bryd cutterhead to handle figured wood. After many posts and disscusions I was ready to order but i came across a machinery dealer that disliked the idea because the jointer has 1 1/2 HP. Not enough, some of his clients /customers have returned to striaght knives(tersa) because of this . The machines bog down and in a case of a 12 inch machine ( an italian machine i never heard of) acually was tripping the breaker on the motor. This seem to be in contrast to what is popular today on the websites across the internet. So..... Does anybody have a byrd head on a delta DJ-20 Jointer??? Do you have issues with the lower motor HP? (other 8" machines have 2-3 HP, tiawaneese or china motors , This jointer is older with a USA 220V Motor) Should it change my mind? I know I'm beating this to death but I don't want to spend the $ and be dissapointed.
Joe
Joe