It’s hard to believe that fence doesn’t cause inaccuracy. Using the in/out method would negate these inaccuracies, but they would still be a problem if jointing a single piece that one wanted to be square.
I have one like that machine and shipped overseas it is working exccept only when you want use planer. Like taking the fence and taking the gurd out. It is powerfull machine and low noise I am located in Qatar
Thanks. With shipping and tax the Grizzly is $4600 vs the Hammer at $7000. That is a big difference. JFYI. I had the Hammer in my cart and stopped when they quoted $1400 to ship to California.
I have the same machine. I have never removed the red guard when switching, just do the right wing first when lifting and last when dropping back down. Great review though. Not my favorite machine but many x cheaper than the hammer…
I think it’s a great mid-priced machine. When I started out 12 or so years ago I tried the cheaper combo machines and they all had lots of negatives. I’ve had a really good higher priced one. This checks off almost all of those boxes as the Hammer, and with the savings you can buy another large machine.
@@mmwoodstudio I'm very seriously considering this machine for the space savings which is at an absolute premium in my -shop- garage. Would you say it's the best in class? There's a Jet I could get used for $3900 (listed) which could potentially mean $3500. It's very tough to figure out what brand to go with on this stuff.....especially, for someone who's just getting into this. I've got to make a decision to either spend the same amount of money on individual machines on casters to move when not in use, or go with a machine like this.
@@phillamoore157 I’ve not used the Jet. The Hammer with the helical cutter is the best I’ve used. It’s a lot more money, but has more features. I do like this machine and am glad I bought it.
@@mmwoodstudio Yeah, the Jet has the helical cutter as well is 12", and lists at roughly $4900 give or take. I figured at that price, they're all competitive. I can't afford a Hammer. So, I'm going to have to find something in that psuedo-$3500-$4000 range. It's good to know you feel good about this purchase. That helps. Thank you for sharing.
Combo machines only advantage is shipping and space saving but all who buy them complain about them often during production you notice lots of limitations and challenges, i prefer to go one by one.
Yes, out of the box it had a faulty mag switch, replaced that, then the vibration switch stuck several times. latest problem is the motor slow or no start, pulled and checked both capatcitors - both good, then readjusted the centrifugal switch. still slow or no start. Grizzly service is responsive and have offered to replace the motor but will not accept return the machine. I've spent more time working on it than using it@@JonGilmore
@@FieldingTebbs Thanks for the update, I really appreciate it - I was nearly going to click buy and you've really made me second guess my choice. It's a lot of money to spend for a hobbyist like myself, and if I'm going to get a product that isn't reliable, hard to justify. Did you consider the Hammer A3-26 when you were buying? That's my other option, although its more expensive and only 10in wide
I didn't look at the Hammer, but would now. might also consider a Jet. I have a small shop so the combo is a necessity, also need the full 12" for the type of work I do. Glad I could help, I wish I'd had a different experience with the grizzly (still dealing with it as we speak)@@JonGilmore
@@FieldingTebbs right on, kinda where I'm at, the jet is basically the same price as the hammer, but you typically see almost all positive reviews on the hammer and I can't say the same for jet
It’s hard to believe that fence doesn’t cause inaccuracy. Using the in/out method would negate these inaccuracies, but they would still be a problem if jointing a single piece that one wanted to be square.
Is it possible to get this into a basement? Does it break apart?
It weighs a lot and basically, you can only take the fence and guard off. The rest is all one piece.
Enjoy the nice clear video. All videos should be like this. Where is it made? China or Taiwan?
Taiwan in an ISO 9001 factory
How to buy this kind of machine
I have one like that machine and shipped overseas it is working exccept only when you want use planer. Like taking the fence and taking the gurd out. It is powerfull machine and low noise
I am located in Qatar
Hope you can get the planer part fixed!
Thanks. With shipping and tax the Grizzly is $4600 vs the Hammer at $7000. That is a big difference. JFYI. I had the Hammer in my cart and stopped when they quoted $1400 to ship to California.
My buddy got one for sale in San Diego
I have the same machine. I have never removed the red guard when switching, just do the right wing first when lifting and last when dropping back down. Great review though. Not my favorite machine but many x cheaper than the hammer…
I think it’s a great mid-priced machine. When I started out 12 or so years ago I tried the cheaper combo machines and they all had lots of negatives. I’ve had a really good higher priced one. This checks off almost all of those boxes as the Hammer, and with the savings you can buy another large machine.
@@mmwoodstudio I'm very seriously considering this machine for the space savings which is at an absolute premium in my -shop- garage. Would you say it's the best in class? There's a Jet I could get used for $3900 (listed) which could potentially mean $3500. It's very tough to figure out what brand to go with on this stuff.....especially, for someone who's just getting into this. I've got to make a decision to either spend the same amount of money on individual machines on casters to move when not in use, or go with a machine like this.
@@phillamoore157 I’ve not used the Jet. The Hammer with the helical cutter is the best I’ve used. It’s a lot more money, but has more features.
I do like this machine and am glad I bought it.
@@mmwoodstudio Yeah, the Jet has the helical cutter as well is 12", and lists at roughly $4900 give or take. I figured at that price, they're all competitive. I can't afford a Hammer. So, I'm going to have to find something in that psuedo-$3500-$4000 range. It's good to know you feel good about this purchase. That helps. Thank you for sharing.
Combo machines only advantage is shipping and space saving but all who buy them complain about them often during production you notice lots of limitations and challenges, i prefer to go one by one.
Looks like a clone of the equivalent SCM machine which was rated as the best combo machine by Fine Woodworking.
super sized jointer, super undersized planer. A lot to only get 1/2 of what you need, unless small boards is good for you.
Don't waste you money. I've had this machine for less than one year and nothing but problems with starting. garbage
can you describe this is further detail?
Yes, out of the box it had a faulty mag switch, replaced that, then the vibration switch stuck several times. latest problem is the motor slow or no start, pulled and checked both capatcitors - both good, then readjusted the centrifugal switch. still slow or no start. Grizzly service is responsive and have offered to replace the motor but will not accept return the machine. I've spent more time working on it than using it@@JonGilmore
@@FieldingTebbs Thanks for the update, I really appreciate it - I was nearly going to click buy and you've really made me second guess my choice. It's a lot of money to spend for a hobbyist like myself, and if I'm going to get a product that isn't reliable, hard to justify. Did you consider the Hammer A3-26 when you were buying? That's my other option, although its more expensive and only 10in wide
I didn't look at the Hammer, but would now. might also consider a Jet. I have a small shop so the combo is a necessity, also need the full 12" for the type of work I do. Glad I could help, I wish I'd had a different experience with the grizzly (still dealing with it as we speak)@@JonGilmore
@@FieldingTebbs right on, kinda where I'm at, the jet is basically the same price as the hammer, but you typically see almost all positive reviews on the hammer and I can't say the same for jet
That machine is a disaster. Its hard to believe they can make something that bad.
To lower for everyone