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   roqqytop | Sep 17, 2008 03:57am | #1

   are you sure the number is 495?

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   alswallows | Sep 17, 2008 02:46pm | #3

   That's what's shown in the catalog. 

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   heartwould | Sep 17, 2008 04:53am | #2

   It looks to be a good one:
   http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0495X/images/0

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   bones | Sep 17, 2008 03:57pm | #4

   I'm sure the 8" is a fine jointer it is the version with the parallelogram design and the siral cutterhead.  It was not avail (if memory serves) when I got the 609 12". I've used the heck out of it and love it.  It's only $300 more.  It has the 4hss knives which I have not had an issue with.  You can always switch out to the shelix head later if you desire.  Good luck on the decision. 

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   If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.
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   JohnSolomon | Sep 17, 2008 04:25pm | #5

   I can not speak on grizzly's jointers, but I can say something on their G0555 bandsaw. I bought one about a year ago and I have had no problems from it. It worked right out of the box. The only issue I had was when I was assembling the stand, the directions could have been better. that is all. I feel like I made a great choice.

   I just finished a discussion between a Grizzly 1023 and Steel City's new Ganite top saw. Its a tough decision between a 5hp saw and a 3 hp with a super high quality top. I have no reservations about the quality of Grizzly's product and there prices are reasonable, better than everyone in their class of machinery.

   Have fun with it.