Originally Posted by
Chris Kalnasy
So I have done a lot of reading that the mobile base built into the newer Grizzly jointers, 858 included, is garbage and basically impossible to move. I wont move mine often but I will need to move it from time to time. Sounds like it isn't as bad as some are saying. If I can save the money on buying or building a mobile base that would be another positive for the 858 for me.
I'm looking at the 858 and have heard similar reports about the difficulty some have had with moving it. But others have reported that, while it's heavy and somewhat cumbersome, it can be moved with minimum difficulty on a good concrete floor.
As I have a good level concrete shop floor (no cracks, dips, sloping drains, aggregate concrete, etc.) it should be fine for me. I have a spot for it against an interior wall where it will not necessitate moving except to occasionally service it and make adjustments.
When I get it, I can easily setup the cabinet in the spot where it's to go, and have a neighbor with a car engine cherry-picker to set the top in place.
If your floor currently supports other heavy power tools on mobile bases, the 858 will probably work for you.
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