I order a new Jointer back in December for the shop. I got a notice back that it was on back order till March 20th. I called and was told that was not correct, they were in customs and I should have it in a week to week and a half. I waited two weeks and still no jointer. I called back and was told they were on backorder and ti would be February 20th. I decided I would just wait till it got here and not bother them any more. Last Friday I got a card from Grizzly stating it would be 30 days from January 29th before it would be shipped, oh well.

 

Then on Monday, I got a call from UPS and they had package for me and it would be delivered Wednesday. They wanted to make an appointment to deliver it. I said, "Hey anytime!" She said, "we will be there between 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm. Well that is not an appointment.

 

Anyway, at 5:00 yesterday, the driver arrived at the house and we unloaded this 500lbs+ unit and rolled it into the shop.

 

 

It came in two boxes, one cardboard and the top is int a wooden crate.

 

 

I can't wait to get started putting it together and getting it online.

 

 

So this will be my woodworking project tonight. I have a couple of friends coming to help me lift the top and put it on the base. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

 

Awesome John! Nice piece of machinery man, and how exciting to see.

What a shipping roller coaster ride, but you got it finally. John, do have the day off today?

Awesome John! Nice piece of machinery man, and how exciting to see.

What a shipping roller coaster ride, but you got it finally. John, do have the day off today?

No, I wish I was so I could be working on it.  It will have to wait till tonight.

Glad you finally got it John!
Kind of like being a kid waiting for Christmas Day to come when it is only the day after Thanksgiving. 

Would that be your PBJ

Good looking jointer, John.

Your story reminds me of Carly Simon's hit.

 

Anticipation, Anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting