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Forum topic by Jeff123 | posted 05-22-2015 08:47 PM | 1294 views | 0 times favorited | 7 replies | ![]() |
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05-22-2015 08:47 PM |
Hi LJs. I,m Jeff and I am just setting up my Lj s page now. Thanks Jeff |
7 replies so far
#1 posted 05-22-2015 09:28 PM |
Assuming you are talking about the GI 30-125 (not 30-115) they are going to be very similar and probably functionally very similar outside the cutter head. If you are getting straight blades its a toss up outside of warranty and what the support is like for you locally and well money of course. If you are getting a helical head (which I strongly suggest) I feel the 4 sided insert version that Grizzly makes would be my choice, I would rather have a Byrd head but neither come with them, though they can be retrofit but will cost you more money and time. The Grizzly works almost as well as the Byrd. I will say two LITTLE things stand out for me on the General, I prefer the angled dust chute (but it does take a healthier DC system not to clog) and the polyurethane outfeed rollers don’t leave marks with light passes. The Grizzly does have a built in mobile base if that is of use to you. |
#2 posted 05-24-2015 01:41 AM |
I have a 15 inch general planer with a spiral cutterhead. After owning it for about a year now all I’ll say is I would not buy again and wouldn’t suggest buying one. I get tear out whichever way I run a board through. The dust port isn’t that great I get chips come out the side when I run a board at the ends. I have a grizzly 8 in jointer with spiral cutterhead. Grizzly cutterhead blows the general out of the water. I’m glad I didn’t pay full price for the general. |
#3 posted 05-24-2015 02:25 AM |
I have the 12.5” Helical head General planner and after some fine tunning works just fine for a lunch box planner. -- Lifting one end of the plank. |
#4 posted 06-02-2015 09:59 PM |
Thanks for the replies |
#5 posted 06-02-2015 10:15 PM |
Jeff, I am just a weee bit jealous. Have fun. That planer should make some nice size cutting boards. -- Handcrafted by Mike Henderson - Channelview, Texas |
#6 posted 06-02-2015 10:24 PM |
Based upon others reports about Grizzly shipping, if it is within range I would suggest you go pick it up. Call first and make sure that it is in stock. -- "I love it when a plan comes together" John "Hannibal" Smith |
#7 posted 07-04-2015 12:48 AM |
I use an older Delta X5 15” planer and it works well. Only reason that I would make a change is for a helical head. I found mine used for $300 sitting on a Delta stand and with 4 extra sets of sharpened knives. I reworked the dust collection port a bit and it’s entirely dust free, a big bonus. |
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