| Review by jywagner | posted 03-14-2019 04:55 PM | 6604 views | 0 times favorited | 15 comments |  |
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- Grizzly G0495X
- Brand: Grizzly | Category: Jointers
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I sold my grizzly 6? jointer recently. I have been researching and planning for my upgrade to an 8? or 12” model ever since. But not a lot of G0495X or other 12” jointer review out there, found a few very similar 8” jointer from Baileigh, Laguna, and Powermatic, all these three jointers identical in design. Plus, cost quite much more than G0495X.
Why I chose Grizzly 495X with spiral cutter head. I chose the Grizzly 495X because I can only afford this model at this price, possibly deliver better quality with Byrd Shelix Cutter head, parallelogram beds, share cutter head with 15×15x2.5mm with my next planer purchase.
Order. This part is easy except waiting for shipment since this is back ordered, I had a concern with Grizzly back order of late, contacted customer service which they promise if I place an order and the unit will deliver as soon as they receive the shipment, sure enough, it was delivered as promised.
Delivery. UPS called to schedule a delivery time and the freight company was delivered at the end of the day since this unit was as wide the truck so it was the last unit deliver of the day, which was not an issue.
A package was delivered intact, no damage.
Packaging. The jointer was enclosed in a custom shipping crate that was rugged, come in complete installed, Everything had arrived in good condition. I have noticed the original silver material package was sealed and cut and rewrap with a new wrapper. My assumption that when grizzly receive it from the manufacturer they reinspect prior shipping to US customer, just my guest!
Utilize Next Level Carpentry Unboxing Method “Egyptian Engineer”. Setup was relatively easy, but time-consuming at roughly 3 hours. I was able to use the same method as Matt Jackson.
Thank you for the video on youtube
Testing. Only try couple bd ft
Stay tuned will continue to update.
15 comments so far
Raymer
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#1 posted 03-14-2019 07:11 PM
Nice looking machine, I’d be like a kid at Christmas time. Update as you can, interested to know your impressions.
-- -Measure once, cut twice, cut once more for good measure.
NormG
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#2 posted 03-14-2019 11:42 PM
Nice machine congratulations
-- Norman - I never never make a mistake, I just change the design.
ScottKaye
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#3 posted 03-17-2019 06:54 PM
its nice that these 8” are FINALLY back in stock after 2 years of being classified as unobtanium!
-- "Nothing happens until you build it"
cmmyakman
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#4 posted 03-18-2019 10:17 PM
Congratulations, I want one too!
Can you provide a link to the Matt Jackson YouTube video?
BTW – It looks like yours came fully assembled. But this guy had to put his together himself? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK2nCH9u5wc
-- You can't fail if you don't give up.
jywagner
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#5 posted 03-19-2019 01:51 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4PKD-9y_bY
The youtube link you showed was different jointer.
I only use Matt Jackson method of lifting the heavy equipment.
cmmyakman
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#6 posted 03-19-2019 03:02 PM
Great – thank you very much for the clarification and the link!
-- You can't fail if you don't give up.
wrenchhead
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#7 posted 03-30-2019 04:22 PM
Nice! A new jointer is on my short list of tools to purchase. I will be looking for your update after it’s had some use
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRuFxW8HhRfyhbTP4SY5UA I could quit if I wanted
Kelly
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#8 posted 04-09-2019 05:02 AM
I bought the 490X (with the spiral head) and, two years in, I’m still sold.
I did a review on it, back in the day, including how an old man got it out of the truck and assembled without jacks, hoists and so on.
slharman1
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#9 posted 07-01-2020 03:10 PM
How are you liking the G0495X Jointer so far?
I am looking at one for my shop.
Thanks
Kelly
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#10 posted 07-01-2020 03:58 PM
As of this date, five years in, I am very happy with mine.
My original review: https://www.lumberjocks.com/reviews/6106
jywagner
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#11 posted 07-01-2020 06:07 PM
it’s had been a very nice addition to my small hobby shop. Did lots of Oak and black walnut 600-700 board feet.
long bed really beneficial for longboards.
slharman1
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#12 posted 07-02-2020 01:23 AM
Wow for such an old post i wasn’t expecting a reply!
Thank you, I think I’ll pull the trigger.
slharman1
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#13 posted 07-02-2020 01:24 AM
Again, Wow for such an old post i wasn’t expecting a reply!
Thank you, I think I’ll pull the trigger.
Minnesotawood
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#14 posted 05-20-2022 07:28 PM
Did you use the powermatic mobile base with your jointer?
jywagner
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#15 posted 05-20-2022 10:28 PM
Yes, I used Powermatic mobile base
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