I am finally going to add a jointer, since that big stack of lumber I cut last year is prime for being used finally.
Looking at a few, but strongly looking at the Grizzly G9860zx 12" parallelagram with helical head. It's on sale, and is 34 1/2' deep- that measurement is about the maximum I'd like to stay within if possible, and the idea of getting a 12" jointer would be amazing! Lots of the wood from my trees that is seasoning is 10-12" so would sure simplify things. But I read one review on Grizzly that said that machine with a 3hp was under powered, and could only take ~1/32" off /pass or it would bog down. Does anyone have that machine that can pass along any input in that regard?
There is another they have, G0834 that is a 5 HP, and is a actually cheaper 12", but is 39" deep, and it's going to force me to locate it elsewhere in the shop. I'm guessing thats why it's cheaper? OR is there another machine I should be looking at? Cost is always in play, but not the decider for me, I'll get whatever makes most sense
Edit- I just saw the Laguna - 12" Parallelogram Jointer with ShearTec II
That looks nice too. A little pricier, but not PM pricey anyways. And it's only 33" deep which is a big plus HMMM... Would so much appreciate any input here. Thoughts or input on either of these or any 12" jointers you have or personally know about?
TIA- Dave