Grizzly Tools

John B. · Nov 20, 2020

Has anyone got or use Grizzly Power Tools? I'm thinking of getting one of their drill presses.

Jim in rush co · Nov 20, 2020

I only have 1 and its the Z series 6X48 Belt & disk sander has been trouble free at least 10+ yrs now. Any standard belts will fit it bought some from HF what a waist won't fit but say 6X48 on the belts. I do have several of their saw blades and router bits and they are good.

Stephen Newell · Nov 20, 2020

I have a Grizzly wood shaper and it's the most poorly built and dangerous machine I've ever used. At first I was just going to sell it and get rid of it but managed to fit it with cabinet door coping knives and I just leave it set with those knives only. I use another shaper for everything else. The spindle on that shaper isn't solid at all. The knives have to be balanced within a tenth of a gram or it has major vibration issues. I was disappointed enough to mark Grizzly off my tool list permanently.

Robert (ID) · Nov 20, 2020

We have a Metal lathe and Mill!!

we have had many years of use from them... had to get a coupe of parts for the lathe and the customer service was great..

Janicholson · Nov 20, 2020

There are many used tool companies (google used drill presses) in reality you can purchase a solid used USA made tool for the same or less. If 1/2" holes in wood are all you need, anything will work for a while. These don't break. Jim
Delta old series

Steve@Advance · Nov 20, 2020

Grizzly has been around a while. They are a mid grade tool, not the best, not really for industrial use, but well suited for home/farm use.

Be sure to get the double reduction pulley set up. It will have a 3rd pulley, an idler between the motor and the spindle. That gives it the capability to turn slow enough for drilling metal.

47fivewindow · Nov 20, 2020

I bought a Grizzly table saw at an estate sale. Nice looking, but after trying to use it I discovered the blade was not parallel to the fence. After grinding and shimming I made it work well, but it showed a lack of quality control in a critical area. I had to wonder how much grief it caused the previous owner.

SVcummins · Nov 21, 2020

That’s a drill press

Fawteen · Nov 21, 2020

My experience exactly.

Moonlite37 · Nov 21, 2020

My table saw has adjustment on the bearings to move to get the blade on line to the fence and table top. Once in line, it never needs changed.

D7fever · Nov 21, 2020

I bought 2 Grizzly drill presses, gave one to each of my sons. I was very disappointed in them. they are rather crude and vibrate a lot, not what I expected. Might be better off with an older quality made used one. I have an old Craftsman drill press, has to be over 70 yrs old, way nicer than the Grizzly.

Richard G. · Nov 21, 2020

This is what I have been using for years.
Paid $100 for it.
Has to be over 100 years old.
If the flat belt starts slipping, I put some old homemade sorghum syrup on it.
Richard in NW SC

47fivewindow · Nov 21, 2020

Mine has adjustment, but would not move far enough.

charlie n · Nov 21, 2020

Had this 10 years and 0 trouble. I did upgrade the chuck, feed knobs,and smaller table to get full swing around the volume. Put it on a mobile base too.

jackbrit3 · Nov 21, 2020

I had a 1/4 x6" extension that lost the socket retention ball, one call to Stanley new one in a week. I did not have to return the old one.
Great warranty, I would buy Stanley again.

Dusty MI · Nov 21, 2020

Many years ago I bought a new floor drill press from a store that was going out of business.
I added a work light and a foot switch to it. The foot switch is only active when the light is on.

Dusty

JerryCPP(WA) · Nov 21, 2020

I have their 10" table saw, 14" planer, 9x27" gear-type mill, 18" band saw, 1 1/2HP vacuum, 1 HP vacuum, planer blade sharpener, air pop riveter, micrometers, steel rule, 2 HP buffer, 7 1/2 HP air compressor, and several small accessories. With the exception of a small jig saw made in China, I have found their tools excellent quality. Most are made in Taiwan. I toured their showroom in the late '80's, was impressed with their tools, and took a chance on my first purchase. I was impressed by the quality and their customer service. Since then they are my go-to for new machinery. I highly recommend Grizzly tools.

miangus · Nov 21, 2020

I have it’s mate. I bought it 30 years ago aa an auction. A friend and his buddies thought the old flat belt was funny until they needed a hole drilled. They couldn’t believe how easily it drilled a hole in sg tube for a hitch.

Ultradog MN · Nov 21, 2020

Estate sale?
Maybe the frustration of trying to adjust the thing is what killed the previous owner.
Wink...

Richard G. · Nov 22, 2020

Yep, it will get the job done.

Caryc · Nov 22, 2020

Years ago I bought a Grizzly cordless drill motor. I think it had a 1/2" chuck on it. It worked great for a few years until the battery would no longer hold a full charge. I called Grizzly to get a new battery and they said "sorry we don't make those batteries anymore". So, there I was stuck with a drill motor and battery charger that was useless. No more Grizzly stuff for me.

Now, about vibration, I purchased a 14" Rigid band saw that had vibration in it. I got it to slice off .019" cuts off the side of a 4" X 4" piece of myrtle and they were consistent from start of cut to end of cut.

The first thing I did was get rid of the belt and put one of those segmented belts on it. Yes, they do get rid of vibratiion. I also put a machined, balanced pully on the motor and bearing blade guides on the saw. I replaced the blade with a "Woodslicer" blade. What you see in the pic below is pretty good for a cheap Rigid band saw.

Roy Suomi · Nov 22, 2020

I've got the tablesaw.. It's OK but not a real precision piece. Not at all satisfied with the fence.. Thin stock goes right under it and jams.

WGM · Nov 22, 2020

Forget the grizzly crap. There is plenty of excellent quality American made used equipment out there. Delta comes to mind. Start checking Craigslist, etc for your drill press. Got my Delta drill press on Craigslist. It is in excellent condition.

evilboweivel · Nov 22, 2020

Delta hasn't been made in the USA for a long time.
Grizzly is a way better tool than Delta is now

GordoSD · Dec 6, 2020

Try "maveric" belts in CA. Online sales.

thdrduck · Dec 8, 2020

(quoted from post at 06:47:46 11/23/20) Delta hasn't been made in the USA for a long time.
Grizzly is a way better tool than Delta is now

Agreed. I have a Grizzly 14" band saw I've had about 15 years and don't have one complaint. I've had my Delta drill press about the same and it's made in China also. It's OK but expected more from Delta.
If it was the same money, I think I would go with Rigid or Powermatic.
As for setting up a table saw... anyone that has bought a "new" table saw knows what a miserable job that is. At least is mostly a one and done ordeal.

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