Grizzly G0959 12-Inch Combo Planer/Jointer with Helical Cutterhead vs Grizzly G0986 10-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead

Grizzly G0959 12-Inch Combo Planer/Jointer with Helical Cutterhead Grizzly G0986 10-Inch Benchtop Jointer with Spiral-Type Cutterhead
From $1195 $628
Tier Serious Hobbyist Hobbyist
Motor HP 1.5 HP 1.75 HP
Cut Height
Cut Width
Table Jointer 42-3/8 x 12 inches; planer 19-3/4 x 12 inches 30-3/4 x 10-1/4 inches, cast iron, 55 inches with extensions
Weight 95 lbs 76 lbs
Dust Port 4" 4"
Voltage 120V 120V

Grizzly G0959 12-Inch Combo Planer/Jointer with Helical Cutterhead

Twelve inches of jointing and planing width from a machine that runs on a household circuit and weighs 95 pounds. Nothing else here gives you that much width for the money. It's the answer when you want to flatten wide boards and only have room for one machine.

Buy at Grizzly $1195

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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