hey guys, i have been eying a large jointer for the past few weeks now and i was finally able to make room in my 2car garage shop. my 6" jet is just not cutting it and it's my birthday next month anyway.
so here are my choices, a 10" oliver jointer, 3hp, 4knife cutter head, 84"bed, 3belt motor drive, about 900pounds,$1695.
or the 12" grizzly, 3hp, 3 knife cutter, 75" bed, 800pounds, 2belt drive, $1995. i am leaning towards the 12", since i am upgrading for the last time in my life(well, we'll see) i want to do it right, but i also know that oliver tools are just built very well. what do you guys feel about the grizzly jointer. sounds like a good machine?? i am getting ready to order andcan't make up my mind.thank you for your help.
sascha