Jet or grizzly drum sander

I have Supermax 19-38 and IMOP it is a better than either of the brands you are looking at.

-- Bill R

I have an unused Jet 22/44 Pro for sale if you wanna come pick it up. Only $2100.

-- Clint Searl....Ya can no more do what ya don't know how than ya can git back from where ya ain't been

Clint thanks but that’s not going to fit in the shop

If you plan on making your own thin veneer, then the JET is the clear winner. The Grizz can only sand veneer down to 1/8” while the JET goes as thin as 1/32”

Mike

I have the 19-38 Supermax, great machine, love it. I had a used Grizzly and it made me very happy to see it go down the road. That was the only Grizzly tool I have not been happy with.

-- Bob in Montana. Kindness is the Language the blind can see and deaf can hear. - Mark Twain

Does the Grizzly table raise and lower, or is it the head….I was thinking it was the table like Delta….if it is…don’t walk away….RUN.

+1 for the Supermax!!!!
Mike

-- Mike

I like my Performax 16/32, but it was easy to out grow it. They are slow. I will be looking at the Supermax 25”or the Grizzly 24” soon, but the Jet and Grizzly price may be more attractive to you.

-- Robert, so much inspiration here, and now time to work!!!

I have the Jet 16/32 and I am very happy with it.
Mike

Thanks for help guys going to buy the jet . Has a five year warranty couple of other friends also recommend it also . This going into a hobbyist shop so won’t see use every day .

Sounds like you made the right choice.

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