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   dstonner | Jan 22, 2007 06:32pm | #1

   haven't bought it, but am considering it. i notice that the link you posted has a price several hundred dollars above the catalog price of $1795 (or thereabouts). i wonder about the discrepancy.

   dave

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   TWG | Jan 22, 2007 06:36pm | #2

   I think they offer a version w/out spiral cutterheads.

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   dstonner | Jan 22, 2007 06:44pm | #3

   that would explain it. thanks. anyone seen on in person at a showroom? bueller...bueller...?

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   colebearanimals | Jan 22, 2007 08:18pm | #4

   Having the planer next to the jointer looks very handy.    The jointer beds look too short though........ unless you're always using short stock

                                           Paul

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   TWG | Jan 22, 2007 08:43pm | #5

   Good point colebearanimals.  It is a short bed.

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   colebearanimals | Jan 22, 2007 09:56pm | #6

   Grizzley is, however, making very excellent tools these days that are a good value.

    

                                 Paul

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   wilburpan | Jan 23, 2007 06:56am | #7

   I think that this is an often repeated myth about a "limitation" Euro-style jointer planer machines -- that due to the short bed you are limited as to the length of the stock you can joint.Certainly it is easier to joint long pieces on a longer bed. However, the capability of these machines is underrated. I have the Rikon 10" jointer/planer, which has a 40" bed. I've been able to joint boards 48" long without any problem, and I've been able to joint 6' boards with some effort. Adding on an outfeed roller would continue to increase the length capacity.These machines sell very well in the U.K. and Europe. I think that woodworkers on the other side of the pond are as interested in working with long boards as we are in the U.S.The huge benefit of this type of machine is that you get the capability to joint wide boards at a lower cost than your typical aircraft carrier jointer. Most 12" jointers seem to be priced in the $3000-4000 range. This machine is just over half of that price. And for the vast majority of my projects, I would rather have the capacity for additional width than length. Anyway, if I am thinking about building an 8' case, I'll be looking at plywood anyway.

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   colebearanimals | Jan 23, 2007 08:53pm | #8

   Wilburpan,

         I wasn't aware I was repeating any myths, just making an observation based on my 30+ years of woodworking experiance. Again, if that machine works for you then that's great. Use it.

         I have a custom woodworking business and frequently need to mill 10-12/4 rough material that's 8 to 10 ft long. So, I need a longer bed. Like I said before I do like that configuration, though, with the planer and jointer next to each other. That grizzley machine could be just the thing for someone.

    

      Learn something new everyday and enjoy woodworking :)   Paul

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   Napie | Jan 23, 2007 11:47pm | #9

   I had a 12” Robland, (old Laguna tools) that I loved. I sold it to buy separate machines when I moved to a larger shop.  Now I think I would replace it, it was very convenient.  I never found the short bed to be an issue and Robland had a pretty neat extension set that would be easy to duplicate.  I wonder if they will offer a morticer for it?  That was a really nice feature that I miss.  It was only a matter of time before we would see lower priced combo machines.  They make a lot of sense.