What is the difference between this Jointer and the one from the Grizzly site (GO654) that looks to be identical but is almost $500 less w/shipping??
892831
I do not know where you are coming from on your question. This unit sells for 495 now. All, I can tell you is I am verry happy with mine
892832
I don't know what is the difference but I love my jointer. My only regret is that I don't use it enough.
892833
There is no difference. I purchased mine directly from Grizzly for under $500. Works great, no regrets.
1662146
Artie2385Yes you can resaw 4" Maple with the GO555. I am doing it rather frequently myself. Make sure you use a quality blade, take your time and you will be very happy with your results. Also, make sure you have "tuned" your saw before you resaw. With the Grizzly GO555 it will be easy to do. I also have a Delta band saw I use for scroll work. My favorite is the Grizzly and YES, I am VERY HAPPY with the Grizzly.
997376
Not worth $964.35! I paid half that price 6 or 8 months ago from Amazon. This is a nice saw after fine tuning the fence to make accurate cuts.
901026
I forgot to add...I have the grizzly version...the Shop Fox from Amazon kept coming in what appeared to be in used condition. Amazon was great with the returns but after three attempts, I went with the grizzly .
431161
I went over and looked at mine just to be sure. They appear to be the same, at lest the one I got. I'm realizing now that the description is a little thin on this listing. I'll put it this way, the one I got appears the be the same 9 - 13", spring loaded release (you can see the springs on the feet of the other one), swivels, notched legs. Hope that help you out.
243538
I've had both. The newer model is more sturdy, heavier duty plastic parts, in general, a real improvement. Works the same, but I think it will last longer, I've had mine about a year now.
56145
The cheaper one is build from sturdy plastic. May not be adequate for heavy jobs. I have both (received cheaper on as promo). And actually never used plastic one.
85924
The biggest difference is the way it glides, rails vs 3 sealed bearings. If you cut a lot, go with the this unit. It is a lot more, but you will immediately be glad you did. Effortless articulation, spot on miter adjustments, never any binding in the sealed bearings. This tool is by far my favorite tool in my shop. It handles everything I throw at it with ease. I put the laser on it and got the Dewalt stand. At close to a grand all in, it definitely wasn't cheap. Then again, what price do you put on happiness? Because I've never been happier using this saw. (BTW you have to buy the Bosch laser, the after market lasers are too wide). Good luck with your decision. The biggest difference is the way it glides, rails vs 3 sealed bearings. If you cut a lot, go with the this unit. It is a lot more, but you will immediately be glad you did. Effortless articulation, spot on miter adjustments, never any binding in the sealed bearings. This tool is by far my favorite tool in my shop. It handles everything I throw at it with ease. I put the laser on it and got the Dewalt stand. At close to a grand all in, it definitely wasn't cheap. Then again, what price do you put on happiness? Because I've never been happier using this saw. (BTW you have to buy the Bosch... » Read More The biggest difference is the way it glides, rails vs 3 sealed bearings. If you cut a lot, go with the this unit. It is a lot more, but you will immediately be glad you did. Effortless articulation, spot on miter adjustments, never any binding in the sealed bearings. This tool is by far my favorite tool in my shop. It handles everything I throw at it with ease. I put the laser on it and got the Dewalt stand. At close to a grand all in, it definitely wasn't cheap. Then again, what price do you put on happiness? Because I've never been happier using this saw. (BTW you have to buy the Bosch laser, the after market lasers are too wide). Good luck with your decision. « Show Less
573534
Call Grizzly tools and speak with a rep there. I am unfamiliar with the woodtek brand.
1904613
mounted to the table. This Guy is a Powermatic salesman or a robot. The Powermatic PM1000 costs over $2300.00 delivered. The Grizzly 715 costs 850 from them direct. It better be a better saw for most of 3 times the cost. This saw is exactly what it says it is. A hybrid saw.It does a great job and anybody would be ahead to have one in their shop.
2127638
I've had the same problem; I got this to replace one that broke. I haven't had it long, but I could tell right away it was better built. the joint is very solid. I expect this one to last. Also love the length!
1407711
Call Byrd and they'll answer your question. I called them for a another old jointer I have and they emailed me info to help me determine what head I needed. I ended up having to order a custom head from them for that machine. BTW, the head I ordered from Grizzly worked perfect in my planner.
1698116
As far as I know Grizzly only sells the Morse Taper spindle version. Look at Little Machine Shop &lt;littlemachineshop.com&gt; for many variants including RB, steel gears, inch feed screws, solid column etc. Saying that, I am very satisfied with my Grizzly except I added an extra length of down feed rack to give more clearance under the spindle. I had to do some fitting to get the rack teeth in proper alignment. Be aware, the column tilt lock nut needs to be very tight to keep the column vertical!
1993596
I'm not sure, you'll have to check the spec's for both. I got mine several years ago on sale for about $110.00.It works very well, except if your saw table is NOT a CABINET WORKERS saw, there is very little room between the front edge of the table and the blade. Meaning its only good for small pieces of wood between the front table edge and the blade, because the miter gauge will tilt down when its over the front table edge.
519541
For more info follow link: http://www.allforwoodworking.com/Jointer_Planer_p/708476.htm
227508
I bought the LTS 15 and love it. If you look at the specs they are identical. I think Graco puts a different model number on them to be sold at different retailers. From what I understand Home Depot sells the X5 model and Lowes sells the LTS 15.
2016261
According to the website, its just different packaging. The tool is the same in either case, go with whichever is cheaper