In article FqlOe.2065$sw6.1844@fed1read05, Mike Pio
wrote:

I sure hope this post doesn't stir up controversy, but I'm curious about
Grizzly's tools. Over the years, it's been my observation that Grizzly
seems to sell equipment for considerably less than the competition. As one
example, they sell an oscillating spindle sander for about $570 while a
comparable Shop Fox sander is around $900 (I couldn't find many differences
in the specs).
As another example, Grizzly seems to sell some very inexpensive shaper
cutters (as compared to Freud, for one). Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems
Grizzly is consistently less in general.

I happen to own a lot of Delta tools, but that's mainly because I've stuck
with what I know. Because I'm considering buying some Grizzly equipment and
have absolutely no experience with them, I'd be curious to hear opinions
from those of you who have owned/used equipment from both Grizzly and other
manufacturers. If you could state of few pros and cons of Grizzly, I'd
really appreciate it. If Grizzly tools are not as high quality as the
competition, than I'd sooner spend the extra money on the better stuff. I'm
open-minded though.

TIA

-Mike


Hi Mike,

I have their 1.5hp shaper (7+ years), their scroll saw (5+ years, but
seldom used) and their 1023SL TS ( a replacement for a nice cast iron
import from almost 17 years back). I got the TS around Jan 1st this
year. My 'last saw'!? .It has improved my quality/enjoyment of
woodworking too much to describe. I added a Forrest WWII blade and I
swear I can cut anything straight and true with confidence and accuracy
- I'm talking 8/4 oak, 4/4 birdseye maple, veneer ply and even
melamine. After unpacking and setting it up I did the "nickel" test.
Stood a nickel on end on a wing, then started it up. Didn't flinch. I
couldn't believe it either. 500 lb of cast iron does mean something!

I don't think that you can buy a better saw for around $1K than their
1023 series. I have raised a lot of panels using their shaper (not their
bits tho). I have a Delta 14 inch BS that I got a good deal on, but if
it wasn't for that, I would have gone Grizzly for that too.

You will not be disappointed with their stuff/service.

Lou