Lumber is so expensive, and having this planer has saved me money! I will admit, it took some patience, but I was able to bring back to life some warped beautiful hardwood back to project status by running it through patiently. I did not think I could afford a planer as good as this, but it has out performed all expectations! I have learned to build 'sleds' to fix otherwise bad wood. And it makes my cost to build my keepsake boxes under control again. Very happy with this purchase, and would recommend to those on a limited budget like me. It will get the job done, and I am enjoying this new tool in my shop!