Grizzly 6" jointer (Steelex)

[Hoover]

Grizzly has a 6" jointer on sale: http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/6-Jointer/T20835

It is in their outlet section for $239.95 plus shipping.(Shipping $74) $313.95.

Steelex # ST1001



•Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V, single-phase
•Maximum stock width: 6 1/8"
•Maximum depth of cut: 1/8"
•Maximum rabbeting capacity: 1/2"
•Cutterhead diameter: 2 1/2"
•Knives: 3(HSS)6"x5/8"x1/8"
•Cutterhead speed:4,800
•Table size:6"x46"
•Table height from floor: 33 3/8"
•Cuts per minute: 14,400
•Fence size: 4 7/8"Hx35"L
•Fence adjustment: positive stops @ ±45º & 90º
•Overall dimensions: 46" L x 28" W x 39" H
•Approximate shipping weight: 210lbs.

[LCHIEN]

sure looks like a very close copy of or a clone of the Delta JT360

[tellittojake]

Same as my Delta

This unit appears to be exactly like my Delta unit, that I purchased at Lowes 3 years ago. As we all know, the majority of power tools come out of the same Chinese factories and this one is identical. I wouldnt hesitate to buy this unit, mine has many hours of trouble free use, with nice cuts. It isnt the most powerful and I take couple more shallower cuts if needed but way out performs the benchtop units that are close in price. I had a benchtop Delta and love the larger unit. Google Delta JT360 and compare for yourself.

[dbhost]

I had to decide between this Steelex jointer, the Central Machinery 6", the Sunhill SM-150B, and the Delta benchtop (I forget the model #). I opted for the Sunhill due to floor space issues in my shop. I don't often find a need for the longer bed of the Steelex. But it sure would be useful on the rare occasions when the benchtop jointer is just too small...