A couple of things I saw knocking around the net on the long weekend. I found the jet combo machines on Woodcrafts Site then checked them out further on Jet's. The eight inch was $329 and the ten inch was $419 at one of the locations I jumped to from Jet. Funny thing is they have some things in common with the Grizzly machine, look at the dust port and the way it changes positions. The jets both have two blade cutters like the Griz as well but only weigh in at 60 and 75# respectively. Grizzly appears to be about 350# and has the Euro jointer gaurd among other differences.
Also I was flipping through a design magazine and saw an ad for a R tilting Rigid table saw with a granite top. I was a bit amazed but looked it up- their number is model R4511 and it will be selling for $599. Has the updated trunion mount, riving knife, looks interesting. It appears they may be available at Home Depot but I got a not available checking today.
All right, just a few items that caused a double take today. I would be well served by an eight or ten inch combo but after using my shelix head planer this last year will never go back, if for the sound level if nothing else. I'm guessing perhaps 24 months and there will be that type of choice available.
A great new year to all,
Larry Rasmussen,
Seattle