Grizzly 8" Jointer

[mike malone]

hi.
Just got an email from Grizzly. They are selling 8" jointers (model G1018) for $595 (reg $765). I use a Delta 8" (old style)..
I have never used any Grizzly tools but you can't beat the price. Anyone have experience with this unit?..or any Grizzly stuff?
This price is even better than the Oasis (DJ20) clone.
(http://www.toolmarts.com/product1412.html)
best
mike

[Steve Cox]

I have used the 1018 (used not owned) and it worked fine. Looked pretty solid too. I was going to buy one but then came across a deal on a Powermatic that made it less expensive than the Grizzly for me.

[Dan Oelke]

darn darn darn darn darn!

I just got my G0500. For the little over the G1018 I figured it was worth it, but at that price I would have gone for the G1018.

Oh well - it's only money - right??? I still have a nice tool - now if I can just get the time to actually finish putting it together and USE it. Nothing more annoying than having a new toy and instantly having a gazillion emergencies pop up.

[Matt Meiser]

I forwarded the email to my wife asking permission to order earlier this morning. I figure she can't yell at me that way

Anyone looking for a 6" open stand Delta?

[Ray Bersch]

Matt, my friend, wrong approach! Never ask permission - always show the benefits - "Look, honey, this is the model I have needed for a long time and it's being offered at a bargin price. When the re-sale of my current tool in factored in, this is a real bargin. Let's go for it!"

You see, the "Let's go for it!" implies asking permission and brings her into the decision. The "I have needed for a long time" shows your restraint and resistance to impulse and the "bargin price" - well, what better words to use with the wife!!

Now, these words are being offered from years of experience - OF HAVING THAT APPROACH BEING CONTINUOUSLY USED ON ME - and successfully, I might add - crafty, these women.

Ray

[mike malone]

I like your approach, Dr. Ray
mike

[craig carlson]

Who was it that said it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

[James Carmichael]

Who was it that said it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

He was obviously single:-)

[Matt Meiser]

Who was it that said it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

I tried that one once. She found the receipt before we could discuss.

[Mike Monroe]

I like to just sneak a new machine into the shop and throw sawdust all over it. Make like it's been there forever. Then if she asks, just say I've add that for a long time. Of course, this doesn't work; as the credit card bill never lies.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Mike....My BIL was doing that with guns on my sister. He was putting the guns in the coat closet so she'd see them everytime she got her coat. Didn't work....she knew what was going on and talking with me about it. She just let him think it was working!

[David Fried]

Who was it that said it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

Isn't that Stuart's Law of Retroaction?

[JayStPeter]

I've had a 1018 for a couple years now. I bought it used. It has been great.

I ordered a Byrd cutterhead for it a couple weeks ago. I'll be asking forgiveness when it gets here

Jay

[Ernie Hobbs]

I forwarded the email to my wife asking permission to order earlier this morning. I figure she can't yell at me that way

Anyone looking for a 6" open stand Delta?

How much do you want for it? Ship to Alabama?

[Matt Meiser]

How much do you want for it? Ship to Alabama?

I don't think that would be real practical.