G0634, 12" Jointer/Planers. Top Value Award in the July 2009 issue of WOOD Magazine.
Our recommendation: Although we think you'd be happy with any of these machines,(Grizzly, Jet, Mini-Max) the Grizzly G0634 delivers very good results. It has an easy-to-change and long-wearing carbide cutterhead, smooth tables, a powerful 5-hp motor, and quirks we could live with.

WOOD Magazine's Tool Tested 12" Jointer/Planers: