8" Jointer Jet vs Grizzly

All I have is a Jet mini lathe, but it’s pretty nice.

I have not heard any bad things about either Jet of Grizzly.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

If your shop has limited space, and tools need to be mobile, shoving the 8” jointer around may be a back breaking task.

Rather than get a larger jointer to flatten boards, I purchased a Clifton #5 jack plane. In just a few minutes, I can take the cusp and twist out of a board in order to prepare it for the planer. I find that this is very enjoyable exercise.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

I’ve had great luck with Grizzly. I, too, only have a mini-lathe by Jet, but it works exactly as advertised.

-- Maplewood, MN

Thanks for your replies. I want to do a little more research on the two machines before buying. 8iowa, i already have several planes to include a #5, but usually use a #7 when I want to flatten a large panel such as a table top. However, I prefer to use a jointer to flatten one face and edge. As for space, while I don’t have the largest shop, I believe an 8” jointer on wheels will fit nicely in my shop. thanks, again everyone, pkennedy

-- P Kennedy Crossville, TN

I’ve compared Jet and Delta side by side and they both stack up equally with respect to quality. Own stationary power tools made by both.
That said, I’m also impressed by the value for the dollar you get with Grizzly. So, in my opinion, if budget outweighs every other factor go with the Grizzly. If you can afford to spend more, however, I’d move up to the Jet.

-- Gerry