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   bob_barnett | Jan 12, 2007 03:10pm | #1

   I have had one for a couple of years.  I have no problem in recommending it.  I have been very pleased with the performance.  My only issue with it has been the switch placement but all the new ones have corrected that so some body must be listening to users.

   Good luck, Bob

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   JMartinsky | Jan 12, 2007 04:11pm | #5

   Dear Bob,
   You have a combination jointer/ planer? I thought that they were new to Grizzly.http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0634This is not a straight jointer, but a jointer with a surface planer built into it ala "European"Best,John

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   bob_barnett | Jan 12, 2007 04:30pm | #7

   I guess I should have done more research before I answered.  I just have the jointer.  If I ever change out my thickness planer I would buy the spiral heads.  I really believe you get smoother cut and I hate setting knives.

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   TWG | Jan 12, 2007 04:40pm | #9

   If you get this machine I would be very interested in it's performance.  I had no idea Grizzly was making combination machines.

   TWG

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   RickL | Jan 12, 2007 03:11pm | #2

   I'd be willing to bet it's fine as I've used the Northtech planer which has  a similar head. Why not ask for a sample and get a sample of the Byrd head to compare for yourself??? These heads have been around for years in the pro-shops. Most technical developments have been around for many years and it takes awhile for the small and hobby shop folks to learn about them. Woodworkers seem slow to adapt to new things as they wait for their buddy to buy one first.

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   JMartinsky | Jan 12, 2007 04:08pm | #3

   Dear Rick,
   I have a "Byrd" in my jointer and love it, I was curious out the "non Byrd" heads. Thanks for your idea. I may just do that.Best,John

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   JerryPacMan | Jan 12, 2007 04:11pm | #4

   I have a Grizzly G0543 8" jointer with a spiral cutter head. I have been using it for a few years and I would recommend it.  I have yet to rotate a carbide insert and I have never seen any lines or tracks on any wood that I have used it on.

    

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans .

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   JMartinsky | Jan 12, 2007 04:26pm | #6

   Dear Jerry,
   Would you say the it is "finished" coming off your jointer, say for paint grade?Best,John

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   Glaucon | Jan 12, 2007 04:30pm | #8

   I have the same jointer as Jerry- and the same experience. Rugged, good fit and finish, very good surface results- paint grade or perhaps a bit better. I think I have had to rotate one insert in the past 14 months.Glaucon

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   JerryPacMan | Jan 12, 2007 04:43pm | #10

   What Glaucon said!!! 

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans .