Jet 10" Jointer/Planer

[Russianwolf]

Grizzly has several larger combo models also, with longer tables. 10x41, 12x60, and 16x66

Here's the 12" model

http://www.grizzly.com/products/12-Jointer-Planer/G0633

[pbui3057]

Now that I have been looking at it some more, I think I am going to get it. It's just about the same size as the benchtop models and it would fit nicely in my garage. I don't really have the room for a dedicated long bed jointer and the other benchtop models out there probably aren't going to be any better so I am going to give it a shot. I'll let everyone know as soon as I get it in and setup. Wish me luck!

[BrazosJake]

I wouldn't pass just because it's a combo machine, some of the JP combos are quite good. In fact, whenever I get around to upgrading my 6" jointer, it will likely be to a JP combo (though not that one.) As Larry noted, along with the space savings, you can then joint as wide a board as you can thickness.

They're popular in Europe since space tends to be more limited.

[chopnhack]

TY for the info guys, wasnt getting how that was going to work! Thanks

[garymuto]

I saw the jointer/planer at a Woodcraft and I was surprised. the tables and fence are ALuminum (Diecast as I remember). Anyway, the tool did not have the rigidity that I would expect from a Jointer, especially a Jet product. I'd rather stick to my 6" limitation and my 10 yr old Ryobi lunchbox planer any day.
It seemed Jet has a new line of tools that are really flimsy. I saw a small bandsaw and drill press at another store and they look like competition for HF tools. They were also price to compete with HF.

[Uncle Cracker]

It seemed Jet has a new line of tools that are really flimsy. I saw a small bandsaw and drill press at another store and they look like competition for HF tools. They were also price to compete with HF.

It's really a shame when otherwise reputable tool makers try to jump into the low-end retail game. I guess they (like we all do) must do what is necessary to survive the economic downturn, but when it comes at the price of a company's hard-earned reputation, is it really worth it?

[pbui3057]

I just picked it up last night. Haven't had a chance to set it up yet. So far it looks nice. Total weight is about 85 lbs. I'll do a review of it as soon as I get a chance. It's nice to have two machines occupy the space of one.