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   trialnut | Feb 02, 2011 09:35am | #1

   You should be able to move it with an apliance truck (dolly). If you can get a refridgerator in there then the jointer would be easier. Leave it in the shipping container to move it and get helpers.

   Rich

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   Metod | Feb 02, 2011 10:34am | #2

   Moving a Jointer

   I was in a similar predicament some 20+ years ago with a Delta 8" jointer. I removed the bed. I built a simple sled with some 2x4's. With a friend, we dragged it  through the hallway, down the steps into the basement. No sweat. Few years later, I helped another friend the same way (besides, I already had a sled :)  ).

   Best wishes,

   Metod

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   balls1299 | Feb 02, 2011 06:17pm | #3

   doable but not fun

   A  few years ago I upgrade from a 6 in Grizzly jointer to the Grizzly  8 x 75 in jointer.  It did come in two boxes.  Box one contained the cabinet portion with the motor and box two contained the beds and cutter wheel.  Box one.... no problem.  Box two... heavy!!  It felt like we were hauling Oprah into my basement!!  Two guys and a good dolly will get the job done fine.  I actually removed the bed section from the box and we carried it by hand down into the basement.  As info... the bed sections comes completely assembled and once you mount it to the cabinet, all you need to do is connect the belt and your power source.  You should be up and running with a few minor adjustments.  Dont forget the paint thinner for the beds.  Grizzly sends them coated to prevent rust.  Good luck and keep your favorite Chiropractor on speed dial.

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   workthewood | Feb 03, 2011 07:46am | #4

   Moving 8" jointer

   I've done preliminary measurements and putting the one large shipping box on a home-made skid will not work in my house.....too tight a turn. You mentioned that, with a buddy, you were able to carry the bed and table section into your basement but it was not easy. Is it possible to remove the fence and its mounting bracket and thereby removing about 50-75 pounds and move the bed and fence mechanism seperately? I know they probably come assembled but if they can detach it may make the load(s) easier to transport. Any thoughts? 

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   swenson | Feb 03, 2011 10:53am | #5

   A while back I started a thread about a huge safe my nephew had in his basement.  He said that after delivery a company arrived with a robot that carried it down the stairs.  I thought it might be useful for basement shops with big tools.  Several here knew about it and posted comments.  If I remember, the service wasn't cheap.  I also wonder how much weight a set of basement stairs could take.  My nephew was in a very new house, which might mean stronger stairs and wider stairwells.  Good luck.  Remember hurting your back can haunt you for the rest of your life.

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   Jammersix | Feb 03, 2011 11:33am | #6

   I just took delivery of this exact machine.

   The large box contains the bed and the fence, the fence is not installed.

   My suggestions are these: first, the entire box shouldn't be stood on end, and is marked as such. The fence could conceivably crash into the bed, breaking one or the both. So don't stand it on end.

   Second, uncrate everything. The fence is easy to handle, and with two friends or one strong friend, you can move the bed by itself. Unpacking it and handling everything separately is the key. 

   Third, wear gloves. The bed is sharper than you think it is.

   Fourth, the second friend is a really, really good idea, particularly on stairs.

   Fifth, you're going to love this machine.

   Good luck.

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   workthewood | Feb 03, 2011 12:36pm | #7

   Positive comments on move

   Thank you for the info I was seeking in that the fence is not attached to the machine within the crate and moving seperate pieces is the way to go. One further question......how is it removed from the delivery truck as the one crate weighs 390 lbs? Does the trucking company provide a liftgate or something to get it to groung level?

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   Jammersix | Feb 04, 2011 02:11pm | #9

   You can purchase a liftgate service from Grizzly for something like $35. Otherwise, it shows up on a tractor trailer, and you have to get it down.  (That's what FOB means-- Freight On Board. It's freight, and it's on board, and it's your problem. Not only can a FOB driver not help you, but there are safety rules against his helping you.)

   If you buy the service, it comes in a different type of truck, and the driver will lower it to the ground for you.

   Our driver had some pretty funny stories about people who were completely unprepared to deal with the load when he showed up.

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   workthewood | Feb 04, 2011 04:55pm | #10

   Special truck needed

   Thanks for the additional insights on getting a 390 lb. unit off a delivery truck. I certainly would have been ill prepared when the truck arrived if I didn't know these important facts. Many thanks.

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   workthewood | Mar 12, 2011 09:30am | #11

   Moving 8" Jointer into basement

   I did purchase the Griz G0656P 8" jointer. The liftgate service was the way to go as the driver does not have to back into your driveway, he simply uses a hand pallet truck and brings it into your garage and for $34 well worth it. The beauty of this machine was that my research revealed that it is the only 8" jointer out there that has a 72" table rather than a 76" table and reduces the weight of the bed and table by 50-70 lbs (my engineer son estimated the bed and table unit @ about 210#). If you are concerned with moving an 8" jointer into a house with questionable turns to access a basement this unit was perfect. The 72" table was a snap to move, with only 2 helpers and me, the retired one. All other tables require 4 strong guys and a lot of room to maneauver around corners. For a serious hobbiest with limited house and basement space, graduating from a 6" to this 8" jointer was a perfect solution for me and the price was right! Thanks for all the other posts, also.

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   musashi | Feb 03, 2011 09:13pm | #8

   The hard part is done

   You managed to convince your wife, and now a few steps bothers you?! ;-)