Grizzly G0858 jointer unboxing setup and review (how to setup a jointer)

[@ignatiusjk]

I like the way the dog is supervising to whole operation.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

We've got three golden retrievers, they like to supervise everything 🤣

[@jimcurns7049]

I bought the same Jointer. But I did a few things differently. First, the box comes off easily if you just remove the bottom screws and slip the whole thing up and over. No need to break it apart. Second, I cringe at lifting it by the tables. It comes with lifting brackets and we picked it up by those instead, those two metal C shaped things. Third, my tables were luckily set correctly from the factory, and yes I even bought a long fancy $60 straight edge for that purpose. It confirmed it was correct. I am afraid horsing it around by the tables is causing the issues some have with proper table alignment. Best of luck, I love mine.

[@ehRalph]

I just spent a couple days taking apart and putting together my 10” Inca joiner after getting measurements to fit it for a Byrd helical head. Then yesterday re-sharpening 2 sets of blades and reinstalling. Then setting height of the straight knives. What a chore. The Byrd head for that joiner/planer isn’t available till year end. I set my knives using a 3mm pull near the center of on an old 30” cheap aluminum level as I have for many many years. My test cuts came out without snipe. So here are my thoughts on joining with that machine. Once the board is stable on the out-feed table, keep the majority of downward pressure behind the cutter on the out-feed side and just enough pressure to stabilize the feed in front of the cutter on the in-feed side. Especially important as the board finishes the cut.

[@MSRWorkshop]

Great video. I have this jointer and did a video on it to. One of the best tool purchases I have ever made ! The adjustment to get it perfect was a pin in the butt though. You can really get it out of wack easily if you crank on the eccentric bushings to much

[@davidortega4746]

Thank for posting this. I am researching 8 inch jointers and am considering both the Powermatic and Jet 8 inch helical head with the conventional wedge bed, and this Grizzly with the parallelogram bed. Prices are within a few hundred of each other. Driving myself crazy with all the researching!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Glad you found it useful, I was researching the same ones as you and decided I really wanted them parallelogram with the helical. My thought process is that Ill ideally have this for many many years so I spent the extra money

[@nebraskaman8247]

There was a guy that posted about powermatic, and has nothing but issues in his cabinet saw. Jet, powermatic, and grizzly are all Asia machines.

[@GamingDrummer89]

About the jointer outfeed table height compared to the knives, I've heard the argument for the knives being a tad higher, though I generally aim for right on. Even a tad too low gives me the same issue with the snipe you had here and even slightly too high will give you a bowed cut (especially with face jointing) since the higher outfeed table will tend to progressively lift the trailing end of the board up by a hair at a time and you won't get a nice flat face. A perfectly flat face, if you pick up one end of it and let it fall flat on the jointer bed, will make a soft noise when it hits and you'll feel kind of a "suction" if you gently pick it back up.

[@sergeileshchinsky]

I highly recommend getting straight edge and feelers to get the alignment properly. Nice vid otherwise.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Agreed a straight edge and feelers will get you the most accurate results

[@chriscampbell1456]

I use a straight edge to rough mine in then, a dial indicator for final adjustment. Very accurate. Also, I get my best results with the cutters .001 to .002 above the outfeed table. That also measured with a dial indicator from the outfeed table to the cutter with the cutter at TDC (TOP DEAD CENTER). Good video, like the way you explained all the adjustments for the tables.

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Nice vid.I wouldn't trust that level using paper.A professional straight edge like machine shops use for cyl heads and blocks.Just a suggestion.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

You're correct a proper straight edge will give you more accurate results👍👍👍

[@chrisboebel4777]

This was very helpful to me as I just bought one of these. I really like your channel.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I really appreciate hearing that Chris how you enjoy your jointer as much as I do!

[@healthwellnessfacts]

Just curious, are you edge jointing before face jointing? I was taught the opposite. Also, the spare knob in the box is for your fence. I’ve got the identical version in Shop Fox. They’re great machines!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I think in the video I edge jointed first but I usually face joint and then edge joint which is the proper way👍. And thanks for the info about the spare knob

[@zacroy7751]

If you lift the outfeed and infeed table past the cutterhead how will the cutter head catch the wood?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

the infeed should be just a hair lower than the cutterhead

[@slayorphine.]

Thanks for the video very informative on the subject. I am currently looking to the same jointer to buy.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

You're welcome thanks for watching I've used it a ton and have no issues

[@gusgusnft8231]

Congrats on the new jointer. I’m in the market for both a new table saw and jointer. I’ve been eyeing the Grizzly parallelogram jointers. Possibly going with the 490 due to keeping cost down.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Thank you! I think you're going to be happy with grizzly for the price is a really solid machine. I've got the jointer and a planer and I really enjoy both of them

[@gusgusnft8231]

Built Knot Bought I e got a Dewalt planer, and I always get snipe. I was thinking of buying a SawStop, but if I do that I won’t be able to buy the jointer. I like the safety features.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@gusgusnft8231 I've got a saw stop table saw it is the best thing I've purchased 👍

[@gusgusnft8231]

Built Knot Bought did you buy the 3 hp / 36”?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@gusgusnft8231 I have the 3hp with the largest extension I want to say 52"

[@GabeSchultz1]

Thanks for the video! Am about to pull the trigger on this jointer but I live in a cul de sac and Grizzly said they cannot deliver to a cul de sac. How do you think the wheels would do on a sidewalk. I'd have about a 5-minute walk to my house if I were able to get them to drop it off at a buddy's house down the street and am wondering if I could just roll it down the sidewalk once it's off the pallet? Thanks for any info.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I'd recommend making a couple carts with caster wheels to set it on and roll it versus the factory wheels. They do well on perfectly flat ground but any bumps or inclines will not be very fun

[@tobythornton603]

I'm really close to pulling the trigger on this same unit. Like others have mentioned, I would have to get it down a grass slope to get to my basement. I assume that, if absolutely necessary, I could remove the table from the base and move it in pieces a little easier (with a buddy of course). Any thoughts on this logic? Thanks for the review!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Hi Toby thanks for commenting with the parallelogram type jointer I think it's going to be very difficult to separate into different pieces to move down into your basement. Now that being said I have never actually attempted to try and remove the infeed or outfeed table so I could be completely wrong here this is just simply my observation. The dovetail type jointers may be a little easier to take apart

[@befmx31]

I have this same jointer. Removing that tables is not THAT big a deal. Kinda of a pain but not too bad.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@befmx31 thanks for commenting I've never had to take mine apart👍

[@thegxpguy]

Man… this has become an absolute nightmare for me. I am absolutely struggling with my g0858 trying to get these tables setup. I wish their was some sort of zeroing reference point for the bushings

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Sorry to hear you're having a tough time I remember it taking me several hours to get things as close to level as I could. Just keep reminding yourself once you get it set right you'll never have to adjust it again

[@joeb6864]

Thanks for the video. Around 13:15, you talk about the play in the fence. Did you ever get that resolved? I have the same model and the same observation. Trying to determine if that's normal or if I need to play with the cone point set screws (35) on the fence swivel base (25). Those are part numbers from the parts manual.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I believe that's just a common issue with this jointer it kind of surprises me because everything else seems really tight and well made but the fence just has way too much playing

[@joeb6864]

​@@BuiltKnotBought I fixed it. Wanted to pass along what I found to be root cause and what I did to fix. Appears that the cone shaped sets screws in the swivel base were not fully seated when the unit was first assembled. Refer to the parts diagram, loosen 14mm jam nut (36) on all four cone point set screws (35) on the fence swivel base (25). Use flat tip screw driver to adjust set screws for snug fit. Don’t know if they have a torque setting so I just went firm enough to stop movement without wrenching down too hard. Tighten jam nut and you should be good. Hope that helps. ~JB

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@joeb6864 thanks Joe next time I'm in the shop and have some free time I'm definitely doing this

[@davidkillen6242]

Thanks for the video. What do you think about the jointer after almost two years of use?

[@j.c.8975]

Excellent Video.. I'm going to purchase this model in a couple of months, I was just wanting to do my homework. Did your come with casters ?? Thank you for the video.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Thanks for watching Yes there are casters underneath it but they're only good for smooth floors

[@j.c.8975]

Yes, mine is fine, thank you for getting back to me, in fact I believe you would make a excellent service tech..

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@j.c.8975 Appreciate it👍

[@nickmazzino5003]

I just bought this jointer and am in the process of setting it up. I believe I have everything correct. However, when edge jointing a board it is is not completely straight and doesnt line up perfectly with my table saw fence or another known straight board. Any thoughts on what my problem could be?

[@Mboarman89]

great video, thank you! I just ordered this jointer and I'm expecting it later this week or next week. I can't wait. I will need to move it down a grass hill to get it to my basement shop. it looked like yours moved decently on the dirt/grass and the incorporated wheels... any suggestions on that? I might just lay down a plywood path but I'm afraid it might go a little too quick down the hill.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful. It slid surprisingly well in the dirt! If I had to go down hill I'd probably go the plywood route and have a friend help you walk it into the shop. It's very heavy! So far I have had zero issues with it

[@29jonant]

I'm actually in the same boat as you. I just ordered mine and have to slide it down a slight grassy hill slope to get into my workspace. Did you end up going the plywood route? How did it go? Other than some slight nerves about that, I'm very excited for it to arrive.

[@Mboarman89]

@@29jonant for the jointer, I was able to pay the delivery guy $50 to get it down there with his pallet jack. I used two pieces of plywood that I kept moving to put in front of him. That worked great. I ordered a 20 inch planer a couple weeks later, and the delivery guy was less helpful... so I was on my own there. I ended up putting the planer on a piece of plywood, drilling two large holes and running a tow strap through them. I dragged that down the hill with my car. I had to go really slow and it was a bit of a pain, but it got the job done. Good luck!

[@jasonevans9649]

Thanks for all the info. I’m curious about how you got the jointer off the pallet though. Did you donut by yourself?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Yeah I was able to do it by myself it wasn't very easy of course but I just kind of lifted one edge up and scooted it over and teeter-tottered it back and forth. I highly recommend you get a friend to help you because the jointer is heavy

[@jasonevans9649]

@@BuiltKnotBought I appreciate your time and quick response. I was thinking about trying a little ramp or something, but I might have to ask for a favor from a friend

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@jasonevans9649 it's possible by yourself but it will be soo much easier with a friend

[@tallyman15]

Nice video. The owners manual tells you how to set-up the table, blades, etc. it appears you followed the manual. Good deal. How is the jointer working for you?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

The jointer if working very well for me I've ran thousands of board feet through it and it hasn't let me down

[@AVSMedical1]

Any issues after lifting it by the bed to get it off and in your shop? The manual says to not do that, I was thinking of getting a hoist to lift mine off

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I didn't have any issues everything needs to be adjusted anyways out of the crate so I wasn't too concerned

[@AVSMedical1]

@@BuiltKnotBought thanks for the quick reply and the professional video!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@AVSMedical1 you bet thanks for watching good luck with your jointer I love mine

[@mrTaylorwellborn]

Great video, I just got this jointer and having difficulty taking the cutter head guard off, any tips? I’m trying to joint a board wider than 8”

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Glad it was helpful. Mine has a small black handle where the guard pivots. Just loosen up that lever and I believe it will lift out. Honestly I have not taken the guard off of mine yet

[@mrTaylorwellborn]

Built Knot Bought I have taken that completely out. There is an allen bolt at the bottom of the pivot shaft and it does not seem to want to budge.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@mrTaylorwellborn interesting I'll take a look at mine when I get home and let you know if I can figure it out. Let me know if you figure it out before me

[@mrTaylorwellborn]

Built Knot Bought Will do! Thanks!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

To remove the guard on my jointer you have to take off a snap ring that sits on top of the pivoting bolt on the guard.

[@nickdewalt4526]

Is that a 2nd story shop ? If so how did you get it upstairs a hoist ? Lol

[@BuiltKnotBought]

No my shop is on the ground I just have a small ramp I needed to wheel it up

[@mattwood2773]

Just ordered this jointer, so thanks for the vid. Do you generally leave yours set to remove a certain amount, like a 64th or 32nd, or do you change it frequently?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I set mine up at take away about a 32nd And I leave it at that👍

[@mattwood2773]

@@BuiltKnotBought that's what I'm thinking I'll likely do as well, thanks.

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@mattwood2773 You're welcome let me know if you have any questions let me know!

[@nebraskaman8247]

Nice video! Lift your hands over the cutting head when you pass that point.

[@kevinb6102]

How do you move the jointer around the shop? Also is there leveling feet on each side ? Thx good vid

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I have my jointer hooked up to dust collection so it's stationary. There are wheels under it and levelers though!

[@kevinb6102]

@@BuiltKnotBought sweet thanks for getting back? Are there a total of four levelers? Just wondering cuz my garage is pretty uneven. Thanks!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

@@kevinb6102 I'm pretty sure there is 4 one in each corner my shop floor is terrible cracks and uneven everywhere so you should be fine 👍👍👍

[@kevinb6102]

@@BuiltKnotBought awesome thanks for the help and fast replies

[@tomjudkins3799]

That jointer looks really low. How tall are you?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I'm 6'2 with my work boots on

[@JaviDiazP]

👍👍👍👍

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Thank you

[@saanvisdiary1604]

You still happy with your purchase?

[@BuiltKnotBought]

I'm still really happy with my purchase

[@Rhaugz]

Sioux yea yea!

[@BuiltKnotBought]

Yeah Sioux Sioux

[@SkriptFBC]

i just subscribed, wanna collab on a video?