Mortisers - Powermatic 719T versus Grizzly G0840

[James Jayko]

Hey everybody, do these fall in the "same machine made in the same factory painted different colors" camp, as so much of the Grizzly stuff does? I'm sure the Grizzly has a Chinese motor versus the PM's Taiwanese one, but generally, same machine? Anyone have any strong opinion about one over the other?

[Chuck Saunders]

We have two 719T's in the shop and they hold up pretty well in our harsh environment. I don't think the differences stop at different motors they seem to be different machines. Table tilts in a different direction. Looks like the 719T fits between the G0840 and the G0448. I have no experience with the Grizzlies
Chuck

[James Jayko]

But you generally like and recommend the Powermatic? Seems like a great (albeit one dimensional) solution.

[Chuck Saunders]

They are rock solid machines. We have had no issues with them over that last 4 years of use.
Chuck

[lee cox]

Anybody ever use a Woodtek Mortiser floor model? I picked one up fairly cheap.