Any of you have the Grizzly G1033X 20" Thickness Planer?

[Neil Bosdet]

The recent post on thickness planers has returned me, once again, to the thought of upgrading. With this thought I opened up my Grizzly catalog and quickly decided that if I did upgrade, I'd buy the 20" model G1033X with spriral cutterhead. Have any of you seen this unit or have it? It seems to be a really good value. 900 lbs of planer for $2395 with sprial cutterhead. Does this unit ever go on sale? I haven't purchased from Grizzly before.

[Steve Clardy]

I have the older 1033 without spiral head cutter.
Its been a great machine

[Dan Oliphant]

I also have the 1033 four blade, and have not had any issues. Follow the maintenance schedules and all will be good.

[Todd Solomon]

An alternative to the spiral cutterhead is to get the Esta Dispos-a-blade system. About $750 less expensive, and gives you quick-change knives. Both are probably good paths. I haven't seen as much advantage with the spiral cutterheads as others have, at least not worth doubling the cost of the planer.

Todd

[Curt Harms]

Hi Neil

I see You are in Canada. I think Grizzly doesn't ship north of the 49th, unfortunately. I'm sure there are ways to get around this, but something to be aware of.

Curt

[Neil Bosdet]

Hi Curt,

I know this too. I plan to pick it up in the US and drive it across the line.