I guess lucky for me when I ordered the Jointer they had them, and it was a quick ship. I ordered the 15" HH planer when they had the free ship, and a deal on the price. I can't remember but I am almost positive it was in February, they were out, so I took the deal, and told them I would wait. I have a Delta 15", with straight knives, and a DeWalley 735 also with straight knives, but have a byrd head for it, I've never put on. I used the delta for bulk, and the DeWalley for finish, and I've had and sold several of these through the years. I like the Byrd for noise reduction, and longevity, but I only use the DeWalley to just take a whisp off, so the straight knives actually work well.
Anyhow I didn't mind waiting, and they had said the planers would be in sometime at the end of May to mid June. I got it 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to figure out logistics of a crammed full shop, waiting while I build cabinets, but soon all but the new Griz will be finding new homes. I expect speed, and finish from the Grizz.
I hope they are off on your ship date, and it comes next week. I have no way of knowing, but maybe they sold more Planers than Jointers, and went for them first, or maybe that is just how the factory spit them out? I remember looking around when I ordered, and they showed Jointers available, and planers not so much, so it may have just been the planers were ordered sooner?
Best of luck on it. I'd stick with the Griz, unless a dealer let you have a Shop Fox for a great deal. I can't say anyone has said, hey I just got a new Baleigh, and I love it. I would think if you were going to pay the higher prices most would just get a Powermatic, which has automatic recognition, which if you ever wanted to trade up for size, or just sell it would bring you a lot more cash.
