Grizzly G0814 6-Inch x 48-Inch Jointer with Cabinet StandSerious Hobbyist

A cast-iron floor jointer on a closed cabinet stand for about twelve hundred dollars, running on a normal 110V circuit. It uses straight knives, which keeps the entry price down and the re-blading cheap. If a helical head matters more than the money, look at the G0452Z instead.

• A closed cabinet stand and a built-in mobile base at this price is unusual
• Dual voltage and ships prewired for 110V, so it works in an ordinary garage
• Straight knives are cheap to replace compared with a set of carbide inserts
• Grizzly sells a V-helical head for it, so you can upgrade later without buying a new machine

• Straight knives are louder and tear out figured wood more than an insert head
• The 29-1/8 inch fence is short, which limits support on wider stock
• Owners of the helical sibling report vibration and chip buildup near the fence attachment

This one has a genuine upgrade path, which is rare here. The T31849 V-helical cutterhead drops in for around four hundred dollars, so you can buy the straight-knife machine now and convert it later. Replacement knives are G6697, a set of three.