I'm looking at jointers in the $600 range and was considering the
typical Jet/Delta but haven't been hearing good things about Delta and
Jet doesn't excite me. Because of my price limit I had been looking
at 6" jointers, but I see that Grizzly has an 8" for just over my
price limit. I know people have been generally satisfied with
Grizzly, but I'm hoping for some first-hand experience with this
specific model. Also, doesn't Grizzly also require that I pick up the
machine myself?
G1018HW
8" x 65" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer with Handwheels
Thanks for any thoughts!
Mark
Should be easy if the 90-degree stop bolt is properly adjusted.
Brian.
"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >
> > I'm also the happy owner of the G0500.
> >
> I've read a few reviews at other sites that mention that setting the
> fence to 90 degrees is difficult. Can someone elaborate?
> Werlax's post didn't show up on my reader so I will address this
> here, Hope you don't mind Frank. The bolt that acts as the 90 degree
> stop on mine was very slightly bent which did make it a chore to set
> it at 90. I replaced it with a good quality bolt and it has been
> smooth sailing ever since.
>
> Zeke
Ahh, yes. That makes sense. I should read follow-up posts before posting
myself. :-)
Brian.
"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I'm also the happy owner of the G0500. I thought I had a problem with
> > it after I sharpened my blades for the first time, then I remembered
> > there were four of them.
> >
> I was looking in the $600 range, but I'm heavily leaning towards the
> G0500 now. I figure I won't be buying another jointer anytime soon.
> The price, 4 blades, and large table are very enticing. I have
> justified it to myself... now I'll have to come up with some
> persuasive arguments for SWMBO. ;)
> Thanks!
This definitely comes in the "cry once" category. SWMBO still has a "you
and your expensive toys" attitude. Then I build her something and make sure
she knows that it wouldn't have been done as well or as quick without the
jointer.
Montyhp
"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking at jointers in the $600 range and was considering the
> typical Jet/Delta but haven't been hearing good things about Delta and
> Jet doesn't excite me. Because of my price limit I had been looking
> at 6" jointers, but I see that Grizzly has an 8" for just over my
> price limit. I know people have been generally satisfied with
> Grizzly, but I'm hoping for some first-hand experience with this
> specific model. Also, doesn't Grizzly also require that I pick up the
> machine myself?
>
> G1018HW
> 8" x 65" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer with Handwheels
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!
> Mark
I bought one back in March. I love it. I wrote a review here on
rec.woodworking. Here is the link, but also do a Google Groups search of
rec.woodworking for "G1018". There's other info out there.
My review:
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=G1018*+group:rec.woodworking&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=rec.woodworking&scoring=d&selm=20111b99.0403031147.52eda181%40posting.google.com&rnum=2
Google Search:
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=G1018*+group:rec.woodworking&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=rec.woodworking&scoring=d
Also, they don't require that you pickup at the shipping agent, it's your
option. But you do have to pay extra for liftgate service, (i.e. the
actually drop the machine where you want it). Otherwise, as has been
pointed out, you have to unload it from the truck yourself. I knew, I would
have any help to do this. So I choose to go and pick mine up at the
shipper. Plus the lift gate couldn't be done till Saturday, and I didn't
want to sit around waiting for the deliver. You know the routine, "we'll be
there between 12 & 5 pm, but the don't show till 6:30 p.m..
Darrell
On 21 May 2004 18:25:18 -0700, [email protected] (werlax) wrote:
>I'm looking at jointers in the $600 range and was considering the
>typical Jet/Delta but haven't been hearing good things about Delta and
>Jet doesn't excite me. Because of my price limit I had been looking
>at 6" jointers, but I see that Grizzly has an 8" for just over my
>price limit. I know people have been generally satisfied with
>Grizzly, but I'm hoping for some first-hand experience with this
>specific model. Also, doesn't Grizzly also require that I pick up the
>machine myself?
>
>G1018HW
>8" x 65" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer with Handwheels
>
>Thanks for any thoughts!
>Mark
HEAVY is the word. Shipping weight of 445 pounds. It comes in
two boxes. Make sure you have some help when arrives, and
when you are ready to set the jointer on the stand. I have had
mine for several months, and I'm very happy with it. I work with
8 foot 4/4, 5/4 oak, and get very good results, both edge, and
flat jointing prior to ripping and planing.
Don Turner
Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm also the happy owner of the G0500. I thought I had a problem with
> it after I sharpened my blades for the first time, then I remembered
> there were four of them.
>
I was looking in the $600 range, but I'm heavily leaning towards the
G0500 now. I figure I won't be buying another jointer anytime soon.
The price, 4 blades, and large table are very enticing. I have
justified it to myself... now I'll have to come up with some
persuasive arguments for SWMBO. ;)
Thanks!
Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
> I'm also the happy owner of the G0500.
>
I've read a few reviews at other sites that mention that setting the
fence to 90 degrees is difficult. Can someone elaborate?
[email protected] (werlax) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm looking at jointers in the $600 range .....
>
> G1018HW
> 8" x 65" Super Heavy-Duty Jointer with Handwheels
>
> Thanks for any thoughts!
> Mark
I have the new 8x72 for some time. The bed is made longer with two 3"
screw-on
extensions. The bed came with some pittings (but smooth otherwise)
and the main jointer box half-open from shipping stress. Nothing was
amiss. Had to drive to local docking yard and picked it up. Used a
440-880 lb Harbor-Freight overhead lifting gear to unload and
assemble. Piece of cake with that overhead mechanism! But I had to
work 2 weeks to design and attach temp support systems in the garage
bay to make sure the garage or the building isn't bearing any added
load.
The assembly was easy enough but do loosen the motor mounting bolts
BEFORE you lift the jointer on stand. Otherwise the bolts are nearly
impossible to grab for good leverage. Aligning the pulley to
cutterhead spindle took about 3 attempts to get it right. You know it
is right when there is no more black rubber dust around the back of
the jointer! The noise level can also be a good indicator.
It is running very smooth and quiet now. Checked the flatness of
table and fence with certified straightedge (from McMaster 0.0005"
tolerance) and a certified right-angle. The table came out to be
within 0.001" within any 24" I could measure. The fence was about the
same and I could set up the fence to a near perfect 90 degree without
problem.
IMO it's damn good machine for the price. 8x65 should be equally good
and it has been around for quite a few years.
regards,
kp.
Hi, I'm waiting on delievery of a Grizz 1023S cabinet saw. Irt was
scheduled for Delivery Fri., but it wasn't, it's at the trucking terminal,
they were a pain to deal with, when I ordered from Grizz, told them it was
to a business and had a fork lift available, trucking company have had the
info, must not of. I won't order from grizz again unless they use a
different company.
Tony
Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 22 May 2004 01:32:32 GMT, "Frank Ketchum"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >They deliver it to your driveway, which is what the shipping charge is
for.
> >You must onload it (get some friends to help!) If you live near one of
the
> >grizzly locations, you may be able to pick it up. I have the G0500 8"
and I
> >am very happy with it. I
> >
> >I just recieved a flyer that their annual tent sale is coming up. If I
> >lived near one, I would make the trek. I hear there are great deals on
all
> >kinds of stuff at those things.
> >
> >Frank
> >
>
> I'm also the happy owner of the G0500. I thought I had a problem with
> it after I sharpened my blades for the first time, then I remembered
> there were four of them. Great machine, but my local shipping company
> is a nightmare. I wouldn't buy Grizzly again unless they could
> guarantee a different shipper. Miami Fl if anyone is interested.
>
> Zeke
"Werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>What can I say, I like quality. That's why I picked you.
> :)
>
> (Feel free to use that). :)
>
Ok, but I don't know your wife.
Frank
"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking at jointers in the $600 range and was considering the
> typical Jet/Delta but haven't been hearing good things about Delta and
> Jet doesn't excite me. Because of my price limit I had been looking
> at 6" jointers, but I see that Grizzly has an 8" for just over my
> price limit. I know people have been generally satisfied with
> Grizzly, but I'm hoping for some first-hand experience with this
> specific model. Also, doesn't Grizzly also require that I pick up the
> machine myself?
>
They deliver it to your driveway, which is what the shipping charge is for.
You must onload it (get some friends to help!) If you live near one of the
grizzly locations, you may be able to pick it up. I have the G0500 8" and I
am very happy with it. I
I just recieved a flyer that their annual tent sale is coming up. If I
lived near one, I would make the trek. I hear there are great deals on all
kinds of stuff at those things.
Frank
"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> >
> > I'm also the happy owner of the G0500.
> >
> I've read a few reviews at other sites that mention that setting the
> fence to 90 degrees is difficult. Can someone elaborate?
I had no troubles with this.
Frank
On Sat, 22 May 2004 08:27:12 -0400, "Tony" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Hi, I'm waiting on delievery of a Grizz 1023S cabinet saw. Irt was
>scheduled for Delivery Fri., but it wasn't, it's at the trucking terminal,
>they were a pain to deal with, when I ordered from Grizz, told them it was
>to a business and had a fork lift available, trucking company have had the
>info, must not of. I won't order from grizz again unless they use a
>different company.
>
>Tony
Just curious Tony, in what part of the country are you located ?
Zeke
On Sat, 22 May 2004 01:32:32 GMT, "Frank Ketchum"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>They deliver it to your driveway, which is what the shipping charge is for.
>You must onload it (get some friends to help!) If you live near one of the
>grizzly locations, you may be able to pick it up. I have the G0500 8" and I
>am very happy with it. I
>
>I just recieved a flyer that their annual tent sale is coming up. If I
>lived near one, I would make the trek. I hear there are great deals on all
>kinds of stuff at those things.
>
>Frank
>
I'm also the happy owner of the G0500. I thought I had a problem with
it after I sharpened my blades for the first time, then I remembered
there were four of them. Great machine, but my local shipping company
is a nightmare. I wouldn't buy Grizzly again unless they could
guarantee a different shipper. Miami Fl if anyone is interested.
Zeke
On Sat, 22 May 2004 14:28:04 GMT, "Frank Ketchum"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"werlax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Zeke <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:<[email protected]>...
>> >
>> > I'm also the happy owner of the G0500.
>> >
>> I've read a few reviews at other sites that mention that setting the
>> fence to 90 degrees is difficult. Can someone elaborate?
>
>I had no troubles with this.
>
>Frank
>
Werlax's post didn't show up on my reader so I will address this
here, Hope you don't mind Frank. The bolt that acts as the 90 degree
stop on mine was very slightly bent which did make it a chore to set
it at 90. I replaced it with a good quality bolt and it has been
smooth sailing ever since.
Zeke
"Montyhp" <montyhpatyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> This definitely comes in the "cry once" category. SWMBO still has a "you
> and your expensive toys" attitude. Then I build her something and make
sure
> she knows that it wouldn't have been done as well or as quick without the
> jointer.
>
Yep. I tell her that I don't buy stuff very often but she always reminds me
that I make up for it when I do make a purchase. Here's a reply that
usually works... What can I say, I like quality. That's why I picked you.
:)
(Feel free to use that). :)
Mark