Grizzly tools looking at the 8" jointer 490xw

[Home Theater guy]

Any one have one and what do you all think of grizzly tools I'm just starting to out fit my shop

[Steve N]

I bought the equivalent almost 2 years ago 8" HH, with parallelogram beds. Love it. Since I have gone with them for a DC unit, and some air handlers, very happy with what I have purchased, and all aspects of sales, and service. Looking to get a 15" HH planer in the not too distant future.

There are some reviews online, and for the most part the word here is very positive.

[Home Theater guy]

Thank you

[Anthony W]

I can say only two things. (1) I love my G0490. (2) I wish I had purchased the G0490X with the spiral insert head.

The jury may still be out on the new assembly plant (hence the W on the end of the model number).

[Bob DeViney]

I've had one for about a year. Very happy with its performance. You'll want a helper to lift the jointer bed out of the wooden shipping box and onto the cabinet.

[Anthony W]

Bob DeViney said:

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I've had one for about a year. Very happy with its performance. You'll want a helper to lift the jointer bed out of the wooden shipping box and onto the cabinet.

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Just one helper? I guess I had the wrong helpers.

[K. L. McReynolds]

I bought a 2HP DC and a 6" parallelogram jointer---LOVE them!

[opticsguy]

Purchased an 8" jointer a few year's ago from grizz, a fabulous machine and probably the most used equipment in my workshop. Because I live only 15 minutes from a Grizz warehouse, I have found myself there often. Always friendly and courteous and the best customer service. Of course, as always, a good attitude will get you positive feedback and help. Recommended.

[K. L. McReynolds]

Oh, one other thing, Papa Griz is a WoodNet member.

[Arlin Eastman]

The VA bought me the 6" model with the Spiral Cutterhead. If I was to get another one it would be the same one you are talking about since it also has Parallelogram Beds.

The only thing better is a bigger model with the same features.

Arlin