JZ

"Joe Zeh"

23/07/2004 10:07 PM

Grizzly Power Tools

I am thinking of buying a oscillating edge sander and have been looking at
the G9982. But I have never purchased a Grizzly power tool before. I would
like some opinions on their quality, finish and reliability.

Thanks, Joe.....


This topic has 8 replies

Bb

"Brian"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

23/07/2004 7:06 PM

Search the archives. This subject has been discussed ad nauseam.

Brian.


"Joe Zeh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am thinking of buying a oscillating edge sander and have been looking at
> the G9982. But I have never purchased a Grizzly power tool before. I would
> like some opinions on their quality, finish and reliability.
>
> Thanks, Joe.....
>
>

JW

"Joe Wilding"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

23/07/2004 4:23 PM

As with all tools, you get what you pay for. They are not the best, highest
qaulity tools you can buy, but they work and with a little maintenance now
and then, replacing hardware occationally, etc, they will last a long time.
I have several grizzly tools (bandsaw, shaper, jointer, sander) and I have
no regrests. I would buy more if there was anything else I needed at the
moment. There tech support departmnet is very easy to deal with too. (Should
you have any problems.)

Joe in Denver
my woodworking website:
http://www.the-wildings.com/shop/

"Joe Zeh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am thinking of buying a oscillating edge sander and have been looking at
> the G9982. But I have never purchased a Grizzly power tool before. I would
> like some opinions on their quality, finish and reliability.
>
> Thanks, Joe.....
>
>

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

24/07/2004 10:06 PM

On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 13:43:33 GMT, "Rich" <[email protected]>
calmly ranted:

>shaper is on my short list. 3hp most likely from the grizz due to the lower
>cost around 800 and needing it for raised panels.
>
>I would love to have lots of embarrassment by owning about 20 grizzly
>machines....

I have 3 and a Woodstock and am proud of 'em all.
(Well, as proud as a Normander can be, anyway.)


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Rr

"Rich"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

24/07/2004 1:43 PM

shaper is on my short list. 3hp most likely from the grizz due to the lower
cost around 800 and needing it for raised panels.

I would love to have lots of embarrassment by owning about 20 grizzly
machines....



Rich

"RickS" <rick --dot-- s --at-- comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Rich" <[email protected]> wrote...
> >
> > I had a question on the shaper. Any difference on the finish or cut
> quality
> > when spinning router bits slower on the shaper?
> > Just curious.
>
> A friend has a Grizzly shaper. Although he seems embarrassed to own a
> Grizzly (for whatever reason -- maybe because he owns Robland combo), he
> does say how much he likes his shaper.
>
> I have used it. Personally, I would prefer a PC router in a solid and
> versatile table.
>
> /rick.
>
>
>

Rr

"Rich"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

24/07/2004 1:58 AM

Joe,

Excellent jigs and mods! Love the xy on the mortiser.

I had a question on the shaper. Any difference on the finish or cut quality
when spinning router bits slower on the shaper?
Just curious.

Sincerely,
Rich





"Joe Wilding" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As with all tools, you get what you pay for. They are not the best,
highest
> qaulity tools you can buy, but they work and with a little maintenance now
> and then, replacing hardware occationally, etc, they will last a long
time.
> I have several grizzly tools (bandsaw, shaper, jointer, sander) and I have
> no regrests. I would buy more if there was anything else I needed at the
> moment. There tech support departmnet is very easy to deal with too.
(Should
> you have any problems.)
>
> Joe in Denver
> my woodworking website:
> http://www.the-wildings.com/shop/
>
> "Joe Zeh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I am thinking of buying a oscillating edge sander and have been looking
at
> > the G9982. But I have never purchased a Grizzly power tool before. I
would
> > like some opinions on their quality, finish and reliability.
> >
> > Thanks, Joe.....
> >
> >
>
>
>

JZ

"Joe Zeh"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

26/07/2004 11:19 AM

Thanks Joe. I am going to give the sander a try.

Joe....

"Joe Wilding" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As with all tools, you get what you pay for. They are not the best,
highest
> qaulity tools you can buy, but they work and with a little maintenance now
> and then, replacing hardware occationally, etc, they will last a long
time.
> I have several grizzly tools (bandsaw, shaper, jointer, sander) and I have
> no regrests. I would buy more if there was anything else I needed at the
> moment. There tech support departmnet is very easy to deal with too.
(Should
> you have any problems.)
>
> Joe in Denver
> my woodworking website:
> http://www.the-wildings.com/shop/
>
> "Joe Zeh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I am thinking of buying a oscillating edge sander and have been looking
at
> > the G9982. But I have never purchased a Grizzly power tool before. I
would
> > like some opinions on their quality, finish and reliability.
> >
> > Thanks, Joe.....
> >
> >
>
>

Rr

"RickS"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

24/07/2004 12:32 AM


"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote...
>
> I had a question on the shaper. Any difference on the finish or cut
quality
> when spinning router bits slower on the shaper?
> Just curious.

A friend has a Grizzly shaper. Although he seems embarrassed to own a
Grizzly (for whatever reason -- maybe because he owns Robland combo), he
does say how much he likes his shaper.

I have used it. Personally, I would prefer a PC router in a solid and
versatile table.

/rick.

Rr

"RonB"

in reply to "Joe Zeh" on 23/07/2004 10:07 PM

26/07/2004 12:49 PM

I think Grizzly is like most - a blend of good and not so good. It looks
like their 1023 series of cabinet saws has been the flagship of their
product line and there are a lot of very happy users, including yours
truely. Some of the equipment I saw on there showroom floor looks great,
some not. You just have to do your homework and shop.

If you are focusing in on a particular product call their customer service
line. They will provide phone numbers of up to two customers in your area
that have made recent purchases of a similar item.

"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> shaper is on my short list. 3hp most likely from the grizz due to the
lower
> cost around 800 and needing it for raised panels.
>
> I would love to have lots of embarrassment by owning about 20 grizzly
> machines....
>
>
>
> Rich
>
> "RickS" <rick --dot-- s --at-- comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "Rich" <[email protected]> wrote...
> > >
> > > I had a question on the shaper. Any difference on the finish or cut
> > quality
> > > when spinning router bits slower on the shaper?
> > > Just curious.
> >
> > A friend has a Grizzly shaper. Although he seems embarrassed to own a
> > Grizzly (for whatever reason -- maybe because he owns Robland combo), he
> > does say how much he likes his shaper.
> >
> > I have used it. Personally, I would prefer a PC router in a solid and
> > versatile table.
> >
> > /rick.
> >
> >
> >
>
>


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