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   John_D | Aug 14, 2006 11:56pm | #1

   Filling in your profile might help folks help you, as some machines are cheaper/more available in different places.

   I have the Grizzly 8" jointer G0490.  I've had it for several months.  It's not perfect, but it was a LOT cheaper than the Delta and it does what it's supposed to.

   My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.
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   cadiddlehopper | Aug 15, 2006 05:25am | #2

   Chief,

   Since you live in York PA, why consider anything other than Yorkcraft? It is a fine tool which is probably cheaper than anything else you can buy there. It is what I have, but I now feel certain that their 6-incher is really all I need. The rack & pinion fence adjuster is great. I really wanted hand wheel infeed adjustment, however, the lever works just fine. A mobile base has turned out to be a necessity which I didn't foresee.

   Cadiddlehopper

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   rwdare | Aug 16, 2006 04:18am | #3

   I have the Yorkcraft 8J and love it. Setup was easy and the bed alignment is dead on.

   I also have an Excalibur sliding table. They come in two widths. Wilke sells them so go up there and take a look.

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   JMartinsky | Aug 16, 2006 01:43pm | #4

   Dear Chief,
   If you are going to get the "Yorkcraft", you might want to look into a "Shelix" cutterhead as well. I put one on my jointer and it makes a world of difference.

   Best,

   John

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   Cheatah | Aug 16, 2006 06:16pm | #5

   CB:

   Yes. You should check out Wilke since you are so close. I used to live in Etters about 3 years ago. I have been to Wilke several time while I lived there. I always found them to be VERY unhelpful and not willing to give me the time of day. I never bought from them though.

   I also suggest that you take the 2 hour drive to the Grizzly showroom in Muncie PA. Its an easy drive and the Grizzly show room is awsome. VERY friendly store associates and I do not beleive you will be dissapointed.

   I have a Grizzly 6" jointer and have been very happy. I only wish I would have bought the 8". You owe it to yourself to check both places out before you make a decison. But either way...you have access to 2 well known woodworking machinery showrooms.

   Good luck

    

   Thank you,

   Cheatah