What replaced the Grizzly G0725?
The Grizzly G0725 benchtop jointer has been discontinued. Here is what replaced it.
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What the G0725 was
The G0725 was a 6 x 28 benchtop jointer, a light 6 in jointer with roughly 28 in of table length. It was a home-shop machine, meant to sit on a bench and flatten small stock before planing.
Is it really discontinued?
Yes. Grizzly still has a page for the G0725 on grizzly.com, but the page says the item is discontinued and no longer available for sale. Grizzly lists the G0725 as discontinued, and the G0945 is the 6 in benchtop jointer in the line today.
The current Grizzly model
Grizzly G0945 6 in Benchtop JointerThe G0945 is a 6 in benchtop jointer with a 1-1/2 HP, 120V motor, 30 in cast aluminum tables, two straight SK5 knives and a 44 lb ship weight.
Old vs new at a glance
| Feature | Old G0725 | Current G0945 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 6 in | 6 in |
| Table length | About 28 in | 30 in |
| Cutterhead | See the manual | Two straight SK5 knives |
| Motor | See the manual | 1-1/2 HP, 120V, 10A |
| Weight | See the manual | 44 lb |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Manuals and parts for a discontinued model
Grizzly generally leaves the manual and parts diagrams for discontinued models on the product page, and many common wear parts stay available for years after a model leaves the catalog. That is worth checking before you buy a used G0725: open the G0725 page on grizzly.com, download the manual and the parts list, and compare the parts you are likely to need (belts, brushes, switches, bearings) against what is still listed. The G0725 is a simple machine, so parts such as knives, belts and switches are the likely needs; check the product page parts list.
Used-market buying checklist
Benchtop jointers are cheap on the used market, and the question is whether the tables and the knives are in good shape.
- Check both tables with a straightedge for flatness and for dings.
- Inspect the knives for nicks and check if the knives are straight or if they have been replaced.
- Check the cutterhead for bearing noise and spin it by hand.
- Check the fence for squareness at 90 degrees and for a solid lock.
- Test the depth adjustment for smooth movement.
- Check the dust port and the guard.
- Confirm the motor and switch work, and look at the cord.
- Ask for the push blocks and the manual.
If you would rather buy new
The Grizzly button on the card above goes to the current model, and the Amazon button below goes to the closest Amazon-sold machine in the same class. They are different machines, so compare the specification sheets before treating them as equivalents. If you want a benchtop jointer delivered through Amazon, the nearest option is a 6 in spiral cutterhead model.
WEN JT630H 10-Amp 6-Inch Spiral Benchtop JointerA WEN JT630H 6 in benchtop jointer with a spiral cutterhead, a 10A motor and a 30 by 6 in table.
Keep reading
- Grizzly G0945 review
- Best jointers
- Planer vs jointer
- Best thickness planers
- Dust collection CFM calculator
Common questions
Is the G0725 discontinued?
Yes. Grizzly lists it as discontinued.
What replaced it?
The G0945, a 6 in benchtop jointer.
Is a 6 in benchtop jointer enough?
For small stock yes. Long boards are better handled by a larger jointer.
Do I need a jointer and a planer?
A jointer flattens one face and an edge, and a planer makes the other face parallel. Most shops use both.
This page draws on published manufacturer specifications and design reasoning. We have not tested this machine ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Specifications were copied from grizzly.com and can change, so confirm them on the product page before you order. WorkshopCalc is an Amazon Associate and a Grizzly Industrial affiliate. We earn from qualifying purchases.