Mark Blatter
01-11-2011, 9:57 PM
Looking to buy a new planer. Was planning on buying the Grizzly G0453Z, the one with the helix head, but I found a used G1021Z with straight knives for $850. It is three years old and owner claims it has hardly been used. I could likely get it for more like $750, so less than half the price. True, it would cost me a fair bit to buy a helix head for it, which I really would like to have, so what to do?
In comparing specs, the sure look like they are almost identical, except the 1021 was made in Taiwan and the 0453 is made in China. The 1021 is rated at 12 amps, whereas the 0453 is 15 amps.
Please chip in with thoughts and suggestions.
In comparing specs, the sure look like they are almost identical, except the 1021 was made in Taiwan and the 0453 is made in China. The 1021 is rated at 12 amps, whereas the 0453 is 15 amps.
Please chip in with thoughts and suggestions.