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Forum topic by jerkylips | posted 12-07-2017 04:43 AM | 699 views | 0 times favorited | 6 replies | ![]() |
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12-07-2017 04:43 AM |
I recently found a used Delta x5 6” jointer for $350 and was ready to pull the trigger, but then talked to someone who suggested looking at a new grizzly bench jointer – G0821. The grizzly is listed at $385 The biggest difference I can see is that the grizzly has a spiral cutter head. The fence system seems nicer on the Delta. I’m leaning toward the Delta, but having second thoughts. Any opinions? |
6 replies so far
#1 posted 12-07-2017 04:58 AM |
The two are in completely different classes. The Detla is twice (or more) the machine the Grizzly is. Delta: Grizzly: I know which one I’d pick. Cheers, -- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable |
#2 posted 12-07-2017 05:40 AM |
Thanks Brad! My thinking was that the new one has a better cutter head but the older one has better”everything else” – just wasn’t sure how significant that is |
#3 posted 12-07-2017 10:20 AM |
I agree with Brad |
#4 posted 12-07-2017 12:45 PM |
You can always replace the head in the Delta later with a Byrd. Go with the better machine. -- John |
#5 posted 12-07-2017 03:09 PM |
Good point about replacing the head – I hadn’t considered that. Thanks! |
#6 posted 12-08-2017 11:02 PM |
So, I picked up the Delta today – it was supposedly in a basement workshop, & the table looks like it had never been used. The seller (used tool/consignment shop) gave me the price of $350 over the phone but when I got there it was actually priced at $400, so they didn’t come down any more. It did include a mobile base, though. I look forward to going through it & setting it up tomorrow. Thanks for all of the advice! |
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