Comments on: Grizzly Tools - What is Your Opinion?

by: Royal Nelson

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:20:50 +0000

I am retired and building a wood shop. I bought a Grizzly 20 inch spiral planer, machine works well but factory (Chinese) did not tighten bolts on sprockets and outside chain got broken when small lower sprocket came off. Ordered new chain, told on backorder until July 11. I will because of your lack of parts inventory, not order any more Grizzly tools. Please add this to your list of compliments I just read. I bought rotocator, not good, pin sticks, I’m stuck with it.

by: Jeff W

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:58:18 +0000

I’m a non-pro that has limited time on higher end tools that Grizzly designs their models after. Given that, I’ve been very pleased with my Grizzly 1023S 3HP Cabinet Saw. All the settings have remained “set” since my initial tuning 2 years ago. No power complaints. I’ve had one bog down due to a blatant error on my part. Got lucky the board stayed put, actually. At $1000, works very fine for a weekender. Pro’s, couldn’t attest to that. . .

by: flatgreekcabinet

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:12:02 +0000

Today I ordered my second set of bearings for a grizzly table saw model g10235lx. The saw is three years old and has been a pain. I run a shop and am not happy with my purchace. Waiting for parts is a big pain. I also own a grizzly 15inch planner that needed new drive chains @ about 60 hrs.No more grizzly tools in my shop.

by: Mitch

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:26:56 +0000

I have a grizzly 15″ planer. I have put several hundred board feet of various types of hardwood through it with very good results. I think that some preconceived notion that Grizzly tools, because they are reasonably priced, are cheaply made, that has not been my experience. If you want some cheap junk, buy one of the delta 14″ bandsaws made in china, I have one and the only thing I think it is good for is a boat anchor.

by: larry

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:57:48 +0000

I have a Delta contractors saw (Garbage), Delta 18″ - 36″ drum sander (there is no larger peice of garbage on the planet), Delta benchtop drill press (I like it), Delta band saw (In storage only gets a “C” grade, Delta 1 HP dust collector (Good).

I have a Grizzly TS 1023 (Best saw for the money, Ever). Grizzly 6″ and 8″ jointers (the 6″ is OK, the 8″ is great), Grizzly 2 HP dust collector (Very good and great price), Grizzly 1 HP Power feeder (Love it), Grizzly 3 HP Shaper (I give it a “C” grade).

I am intrested in a sliding table saw, but I am not sure of Grizzly’s performance in these tools. Their small tools look like Harbor Freight.

Bottom line do your homework. Delta is overpriced and overrated. Grizzly’s products range from great to poor. Go and see one in someones shop not in the showroom.

by: kirby Page

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:53:54 +0000

recently bought 16 ga box@pan brake cant even properly adjust for 16 ga material this will only bend 20 ga under the best of circumstances.need to buy some other tools wont be grizzly really getting tired of the chinese junk

by: Jerry D

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:02:32 +0000

I work at an metal working company and we have over $100,000 worth of Grizzly equipment. The only issues we have had is very minor at the time you first set the machine up. Maybe a knob is missing or they sent the wrong part number for something small. Honestly, they produce excellent machinery at a great price. I wouldn’t buy their hand tools or small electric tools but for heavy equipment, I am sold. I usually go to their store to look at everything before I make a major purchase, that way they will wheel am deal with you as well as show you how to operate the machinery. They have a very impressive showroom. Well worth the 7 hour drive down to Missouri. That’s my 2 cents.

by: Jerry Petty

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:03:38 +0000

My new Grizzly Gj0555X 14″ bandsaw had an eccentric shaft (lower blade guide) vibrate off and become lost. The part is on back order for 4-6 weeks! To keep my business going, I will have to buy another bandsaw! This is the second time I have ordered parts and had a 4-6 week wait. Not good when you depend on you equipment for your business.

by: scott"tool man"

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:04:02 +0000

I own a construction company we make all our own moldings and cabinetry. Alot of the tools are moved from job to job. I have owned all the brands out their to date, I love my grizzly tools. The prices can’t be beat, im a firm beleiver in you get what you pay for. I cant say this truely applies here. My delta equipment is tinny and flimsy,porter cable tools I wounldn’t buy for a “ones a year home owner”,sears tools are for kids, powewrmatic you can’t afford them, if you could you cant afford to fix them. I don’t know about their shipping I’ve always gone to there stores and picked up my equipment. It’s nice to go somewhere and talk to someone that know’s their own tool and can tell you about them(even play with them). My only complaint is thier small hand power tools.

by: Jimbo

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:32:38 +0000

I am concidering buying a Grizzly jointer G0452. After reading all the reivews I am not sure I want should do. Some review say the company is good to deal with others say no.
Help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!