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   jpohja | Apr 06, 2004 03:20am | #1

   Tom:  Can only comment on yorkcraft in general. I bought their 15" planer. Fit and finish is a little rough and the manual was pretty bad. That being said, the unit was packaged for shipping better than anything i've purchased so far, customer service was GREAT and the planer works great right out of the crate (and you couldn't beat the price). Hope this info helps.  john

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   TomErbaugh | Apr 06, 2004 11:30pm | #4

   Thanks John, That is the kind of infor I am looking for.  Tom

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   billballeza | Apr 06, 2004 05:29am | #2

   I just bought a Grizzly 14" BS.. and that experience would make me want to buy the Grizzly Model G1182ZX 6"X47" jointer @ $475. Excellent products and service.

   And for about $200 more they offer an 8" jointer which might be a better choice.

   Check out their website.. or, better yet, have them mail you a catalog.

   Bill

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   Dustmight | Apr 06, 2004 02:08pm | #3

   I've got a Grizzly 1182HW that I've had for 3 years and am very happy with.  The YC gets alot of positive comments too.  It's a different design than the Griz, Sunhill, Jet, Bridgewood, Ridgid types.  You're familiar with the rack and pinion fence adjustment that sticks out the back a bit and it has a slightly larger fence.  Both seem to be excellent values and should do a great job.  If you like the Delta design, and s/h from York, PA won't crush the deal, go with the design you like best.

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   Mike2 | Apr 08, 2004 07:39pm | #5

   Tom -

   I was up at Wilke back in December buying a 6" jointer.  I looked at the Yorkcraft and the Bridgewood.  The only appreciable difference is that the YC has a lever adjustment and the BW has cranks.  I ended up getting the BW and do not regret it at all.  The cranks are much easier for me to adjust than levers.  For the price, I'd go with the BW.  Also, the YC is made in China according to Wilke.  That is why the price is a little less.  The YC is a nice looking machine.  The fit and finish is very nice.

   Mike

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   alanplanesaw | Apr 09, 2004 02:42am | #6

   I have bought several Bridgewood machines from Wilke.  Good quality machines, good customer service.  Highly recommend them.

   Alan - planesaw