I'm looking at the grizzly G0500 joiner and would like to hear from others if
that's a good joiner or if I should look at others in the $900-1100 price range.
.. Thanks

I would look at the DJ 20 8" Delta Jointer. I know it is a little
higher than the others, but all indications point to it being the best.

Good luck
Mike

wrote:

I would look at the DJ 20 8" Delta Jointer. I know it is a little
higher than the others, but all indications point to it being the best.

Well, if you're getting into "best", I'd be partial to the
Powermatic...but he did limit cost range....

Not anything bad about the Delta, per se, but I'm partial to the
Powermatic...

Did you mean the Powermatic 60b joiner. It appears to be $1200 at Amazon which
maybe worth a few more bucks.


Duane Bozarth wrote:

Powermatic

Keith wrote:

Did you mean the Powermatic 60b joiner. It appears to be $1200 at Amazon which
maybe worth a few more bucks.


No, I'd be leery of the 60B w/o seeing it/using it for quite some
time...it's apparently a cheaper version w/ what is listed as a "sheet
metal" bed--it weighs 300 lb where as the "real" Model 60 (now an "A",
apparently) is 400 lb.

Of, course, it's $1800 or so, out of the range of the original
question...I was just commenting to other responder that if "best" were
the criterion, I have my own preferences...but, I have to admit that
I've not seen much new Powermatic equipment and it appears they're also
under the gun to cut cost so my impressions/likes built on 20-yr old
machines may not be valid for what is presently available new, even from
Powermatic's "old line" machines...

"Duane Bozarth" wrote in message
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Keith wrote:

Did you mean the Powermatic 60b joiner. It appears to be $1200 at Amazon
which
maybe worth a few more bucks.


No, I'd be leery of the 60B w/o seeing it/using it for quite some
time...it's apparently a cheaper version w/ what is listed as a "sheet
metal" bed--it weighs 300 lb where as the "real" Model 60 (now an "A",
apparently) is 400 lb.

The 60 B is not 300 it is 425 lbs it is listed incorrectly. Try to get one
shipped and see what you pay

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...arden&n=507846

Read the reveiw on Amazon.

Got one love it.

Dave

Keith wrote:

I'm looking at the grizzly G0500 joiner and would like to hear from others if
that's a good joiner or if I should look at others in the $900-1100 price range.
. Thanks

I have the G0500 and I am quite pleased with it. I have the standard
(non-helical) head and it cuts smoooooth as a baby's bottom. Fit and
finish were good and setup was fairly easy. I can recommend it.
j4

I just received mine and I can already get nice flat face and edges and
square corners. I was surprised at how loud it was not. Based upon my
limited use, I think its a great machine and can't see any reason to spend
more for something else.

SteveP.

"Keith" wrote in message
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I'm looking at the grizzly G0500 joiner and would like to hear from others
if
that's a good joiner or if I should look at others in the $900-1100 price
range.
. Thanks

Check out Leneave Supply, Charlotte, NC.
They have their own deals with the same factories. Their 8" is about $750.
Freight is an issue, but I think they have some good carrier rates lined up.
Wilson
"Keith" wrote in message
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I'm looking at the grizzly G0500 joiner and would like to hear from others
if
that's a good joiner or if I should look at others in the $900-1100 price
range.
. Thanks

I have the G0500. I just got it up and running this week. It is one
heavy muther. Very well made. Works great. You can't go wrong with this
machine. Grizzly is great to deal with. I made a mobile base for it for
just a few bucks. I'll post pics soon.