Grizzly G0858 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer w/ Helical Cutterhead vs South Bend SB1091 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer with Helical Cutterhead

Grizzly G0858 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer w/ Helical Cutterhead South Bend SB1091 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer with Helical Cutterhead
From $2250 $3500
Tier Semi-Pro Professional
Motor HP 3 HP 3 HP
Cut Height
Cut Width
Table 76 x 8 inches, cast iron 83 x 8 inches, cast iron
Weight 487 lbs 730 lbs
Dust Port 4" 4"
Voltage 230V 230V

Grizzly G0858 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer w/ Helical Cutterhead

Woodworkers who flatten hardwood often enough that tear-out has become a real problem. The 8-inch width and 76-inch bed handle long stock, and the helical head is the reason to buy this one. It needs a 230V circuit and it ships on a pallet at 487 pounds, so sort out power and delivery before it lands.

Buy at Grizzly $2250

South Bend SB1091 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer with Helical Cutterhead

The step above the Grizzly 8-inch machines, from Grizzly's own premium brand. You get an 83-inch bed, a digital readout on the infeed height, and a two-year warranty. It's for a shop where the jointer runs most days and setup time is money.

Buy at Grizzly $3500

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