> stryped wrote:
> > There is a used Grizzley jointer in the paper for 280 bucks. It is a 6
> > inch by 40 inch. Is this a good buy?
Is it a
> > bench top or self standing?
Try the internet - a quick stop by Grizzly's website shows that their
small 6" jointer is floor-standing and costs only $325. So unless your
used one is in perfect condition, or unless the size was listed
incorrectly, it's not a good buy.
> > WHat should I look for?
Here's a link from the first Google result when I typed in 'how to buy
used power tools':
http://woodworking.about.com/od/woodshopsetup/bb/used_tools.htm
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But isnt shipping usually an extra 100 bucks?
Andy wrote:
> > stryped wrote:
> > > There is a used Grizzley jointer in the paper for 280 bucks. It is a 6
> > > inch by 40 inch. Is this a good buy?
> Is it a
> > > bench top or self standing?
>
> Try the internet - a quick stop by Grizzly's website shows that their
> small 6" jointer is floor-standing and costs only $325. So unless your
> used one is in perfect condition, or unless the size was listed
> incorrectly, it's not a good buy.
>
> > > WHat should I look for?
>
> Here's a link from the first Google result when I typed in 'how to buy
> used power tools':
> http://woodworking.about.com/od/woodshopsetup/bb/used_tools.htm
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> But isnt shipping usually an extra 100 bucks?
Looks like their shipping is $70, so you'd be spending at just under
$400 to your door. I agree with Leon - the warranty is something to
consider. I've bought several items from Griz and only had one problem
- a bent fan cover for a dust collector. I emailed a photo and message
to Griz and I had a replacement part in 3 days. Great service from
Griz, in my experience.
I sold my used Griz 6" jointer for $210 when I upgraded to a DJ-20, and
it had a mobile base, a set of HSS knives and a set of carbide knives.
I thought that was a fair price for a 6 year old machine in good shape
and so did the buyer. IMHO $280 seems a bit high.
Mutt
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> There is a used Grizzley jointer in the paper for 280 bucks. It is a 6
> inch by 40 inch. Is this a good buy? WHat should I look for? Is it a
> bench top or self standing?
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> There is a used Grizzley jointer in the paper for 280 bucks. It is a 6
> inch by 40 inch. Is this a good buy? WHat should I look for? Is it a
> bench top or self standing?
Brand new, deliver to your door is $394.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0452
I'd offer $200 if in very good condition. Chances are, you'll need a new set
of blades in the used one soon so that diminishes the savings by $40. .
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> There is a used Grizzley jointer in the paper for 280 bucks. It is a 6
> inch by 40 inch. Is this a good buy? WHat should I look for? Is it a
> bench top or self standing?
Agree with others also - unless you can get it for substantially LESS than
$280 - it's not a good deal. Better off buying the new one.
Vic
"stryped" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> But isnt shipping usually an extra 100 bucks?
Take a look and see. Still, I'd pay $100 extra for a full warranty and a
new machine any day over a used one.