Jointer Shop Fox w1829 vs Grizzly G0725

rolfeskj · Apr 19, 2020

As many of you know Grizzly has been running a 10% and I am looking to buy a bench top jointer from them.

Is there any difference between the Shop Fox w1829 vs Grizzly G0725? They look the same, have similar weight and specs.

Shop Fox is $342 shipped (normally $399)

Grizzly is $292 plus a $49 freight charge (normally $325). No idea why the Grizzly has a freight charge and the Shop Fox doesn't. Same size, weight, etc.

I am learning towards the Shop Fox as it seems to be the more expensive one with the same price. But Grizzly seems to be their main product line.

Any help or thoughts between the two?

rolfeskj · Apr 19, 2020

I also saw WEN is running a sale on their 6559 jointer for $235. Seems like a steal and gets decent reviews.

Picken5 · Apr 19, 2020

It's my understanding that Shop Fox tools are made by Grizzly and just branded differently for distribution purposes. (Shop Fox is sold through dealers whereas Grizzly is sold direct.) Both those jointers are likely the same machine with different paint and other small details.

rolfeskj · Apr 19, 2020

I ended up getting the WEN 6559 jointer. Probably not as good as the Grizzly but gets good reviews and at $235 shipped it is very hard to beat. When I have more time, space and out grow it then I will move on to a stand alone 8".

tvrgeek · Apr 19, 2020

ShopFox is the in-store brand for Grizzly. Grizzly sells direct only. That does not mean every detail is identical. They do make little changes depending what OEM is building them this week.

I have had good luck with WEN as cheap tools. But for sure, I found out a benchtop planer just does not get the job done. It could edge joint almost as good as a table saw and is too small for the flat edge before planing. Wasted money I believe.

Jointer Shop Fox w1829 vs Grizzly G0725

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