Comments on: Grizzly G0490X 8” Jointer w/Spiral Cutterhead Review

By: mark

mark — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:03:38 +0000

I just ordered the X, Grizz told me it is just a different factory that makes it, the table is a little thicker.
Just be aware that parts are different, cant wait till Wed.

By: Charlie F

Charlie F — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:06:46 +0000

Can anybody tell me if there is any real benefit to getting the G0490XW that has 5350 rpm instead of 4800? It’s an extra hundred or so bucks. Anybody have good advice? Mine is on backorder but I’ll change if need be.

By: Toby T

Toby T — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:54:24 +0000

I too use this planer and love it. Plenty of power for the hardwoods. You can also plane wider stock by removing the guard and making two passes. Be careful when changing position of cutters, clean under each one to maintain a smooth cut.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:21:02 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Bucklew.

Thanks much for the words and measurement Jon.

By: Jonathan Bucklew

Jonathan Bucklew — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:35:08 +0000

In reply to Ron.

hi Ron,
i just checked the measurement on mine today and i came in right at 8″. if you set the fence a smidge over the cutterhead, you will loose a bit of cutting surface. it’s also difficult to surface a rough sawn board that is a full 8″ wide because of the untrue/uneven sides. in my experience with the machine (and probably true of most 8″ jointers), it’s best to work with rough lumber at 7-3/4″ width and under.

hope that helps!
– Jon

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:21:44 +0000

I heard somewhere that the cutting width on this spiral head was a tad less than 8″. Is that true? If so, I think I’ll upgrade to the other spiral manufacturer.

By: patrick melchior

patrick melchior — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:31:07 +0000

SOLD! I have made up my mind. Thanks for the review.

By: James Mason

James Mason — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:36:12 +0000

Thats one nice looking machine! Wish i had the room for one…