Dave Rosner
07-13-2017, 2:33 PM
Hi - I've been saving my Amazon points for 2 years in order to accumulate enough for me to get a 8" jointer for the shop I've been building. Amazon has the SF W1741W (~1250) for about $200 less than the Jet 718200K (~$1450).
https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-W1741W-Jointer-Adjustable/dp/B0199RA112/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499969658&sr=8-2&keywords=8+inch+jointer
https://www.amazon.com/Jet-718200K-Jointer-Woodworking-Jointers/dp/B01LXSD7GK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1499969658&sr=8-9&keywords=8+inch+jointer
I have a Grizzly TS, BS, and DP and i'm more than happy with that brand which I think is pretty much the same thing as Shop Fox. On paper the SF looks like a great bargain and a better choice...
SF vs. JET
3hp vs. 2hp
adjustable parallelogram bed vs. standard
4 knife cutterhead vs. ??
77" long vs 74" long
Not sure why i'm struggling with this since SF is a solid brand but I also know Jet might be a step up. I've got just enough points to get either one....
Welcome any recommendations.
https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-W1741W-Jointer-Adjustable/dp/B0199RA112/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499969658&sr=8-2&keywords=8+inch+jointer
https://www.amazon.com/Jet-718200K-Jointer-Woodworking-Jointers/dp/B01LXSD7GK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1499969658&sr=8-9&keywords=8+inch+jointer
I have a Grizzly TS, BS, and DP and i'm more than happy with that brand which I think is pretty much the same thing as Shop Fox. On paper the SF looks like a great bargain and a better choice...
SF vs. JET
3hp vs. 2hp
adjustable parallelogram bed vs. standard
4 knife cutterhead vs. ??
77" long vs 74" long
Not sure why i'm struggling with this since SF is a solid brand but I also know Jet might be a step up. I've got just enough points to get either one....
Welcome any recommendations.