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   lwilliams | May 08, 2002 04:17pm | #1

   Steve,

   I've read of problems with Grizzly jointers but it's not my experience. We've had the 8" for around eight years. It's been used in a commercial situation and it's done well. We did replace the bearings once and I've been a little less than happy with the ability of the fence to hold it's setting largely due to heavy use and wear. Grizzly has changed the fence and I think that problem was solved.

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   srobinson | May 09, 2002 04:48am | #2

   From what I have seen they seem to be solid machines.  I plan on using it in my one man cabinet shop.  I was at one time set on buying an older Rockwell/Delta or Powermatic.  Most of the ones you find are either 3 phase or they have alot of hours on them.  I was fortunate enough to find an older Delta Unisaw in great condition but not so lucky finding a quality jointer. 

   Steve

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   forestgirl | May 09, 2002 04:56am | #3

   Grizzly has improved the fences on both their tablesaws and their jointers, although on their tablesaws, I'd still go for a Shop Fox Classic or an aftermarket. 

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   JackLindsey | May 09, 2002 09:07am | #4

   I've had the 8" Grizzly for about 9 years. Had to replace the starting capacitor last year but no other problems. I'm happy with the performance and think it is a good value for the price.

   Jack Lindsey

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   fdampier | May 10, 2002 07:24am | #5

   I'm happy with my 8 inch Grizzly, happy enough to buy  a lot more grizzly tools since.

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   srobinson | May 12, 2002 02:47am | #6

   Thanks everyone for the input.  I am sold.  I think the bad experiences with the 8" jointer were relatively minor and any tool manufacturer could have similar or the same problems.  It also seems to me they have made that jointer for a long time and probably have it figured out.  Thanks again, Steve