Grizzly G0947 8-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead vs Grizzly G0986 10-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead

Grizzly G0947 8-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead Grizzly G0986 10-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead
From $481 $628
Tier Hobbyist Hobbyist
Motor HP 1.5 HP 1.75 HP
Cut Height
Cut Width
Table 34 x 8-1/4 inches, cast aluminum, extends to 52 inches 30-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches, cast iron, 55 inches with extensions
Weight 50 lbs 76 lbs
Dust Port 4" 4"
Voltage 120V 120V

Grizzly G0947 8-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead

Eight inches of cut width on a bench, which is the main reason to pick this over a 6-inch machine. The tables pull out to 52 inches, so it handles longer stock than its footprint suggests. A good fit if your shop is a garage and a floor jointer isn't happening.

Buy at Grizzly $481

Grizzly G0986 10-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead

Ten inches of width on a benchtop, with cast iron tables instead of aluminum. That combination barely exists elsewhere at this price. It's the pick if you want to face wide boards but still can't give up the floor space.

Buy at Grizzly $628

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