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   mrfu | Jul 26, 2009 06:47pm | #1

   andreou machinery in NJ carries some Griggio tools. The only other place I know of is Laguna tools which is who you may have spoken to in CA. Is the spring busted, on my Griggio you have to pre load the spring and then tighten the allen bolt that holds it in place.
   Tom

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   mikek2023 | Jul 27, 2009 03:04am | #4

   I didn't know about the place in NJ - I'll give them a try. I'll let you know if they can help.
   Thanks! Mike

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   davcefai | Jul 26, 2009 07:04pm | #2

   1. Could you not buy the spring from Enzo directly?
   2. Have you tried contacting Griggio themselves (http://www.griggio.com)? Italian companies are usually very friendly, especially if you phone. You will usually have no problem in getting through to an English speaker.

   Italy is currently on GMT+2 time. Note that just about the entire country shuts down for 2 weeks in August (Ferragosto) so you will have to move fast.

   If this helps: In Malta the Griggio agents are Protrade Ltd: http://www.protrademalta.com/ and they are a helpful bunch. I buy most of my wood from them.

   
   

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   Edited 7/26/2009 12:09 pm ET by davcefai

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   mikek2023 | Jul 27, 2009 03:10am | #5

   Enzo gave me the links in the US but I didn't try Griggio directly as I thought they were the same place and didn't know about the Malta site. Thanks, I'll check them out.

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   RickL | Jul 26, 2009 11:32pm | #3

   You should be able to wing it with parts from a hardware store or http://www.mcmaster.com I have several Griggio machines in our shop, Sliding table saw and slot mortiser, and I can cobble the parts from stock sources far more easily and cheaper than buying them from Griggio. Owning some imports is no different than obsolete machines from America. If you can't wing it, then sell the machine and buy a machine you can get parts more readily. Buying factory parts is going to cost an arm and a leg. There is no cheap way to get OEM parts.

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   mikek2023 | Jul 27, 2009 03:17am | #6

   To Rick - also forgot to tell MRFU that the spring is broken - the small arm that fits in the slot that loads it is broken. I agree that you need to rig things up but hate to do this on a guard as I have other people work on the machine. I don't want anyone to get hurt. I'll check out the other site you sent also. Thanks guys...I'll keep you posted. Mike

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   RickL | Jul 27, 2009 01:16pm | #8

   Don't blame Atlantic. They are good folks and fair with pricing. They have no control over the list price and delivery time. They only mark parts up a minumum. The price you mentioned sounds like the whole guard.  I've had good luck with Atlantic providing parts breakdowns and dealing with specific parts but I typically end up retrofitting or repairing the problem faster and for less.

   Like I said if you can't cobble up something this simple get rid of the machine. I've been rebuilding machines for 25 years and some new machines are just as costly to fix as a 100 year old machine.

   I know of a shop that had to buy a plane seat for a new motor for an edgebander. Brand new machine and they still had to pay for shipping and the part. Buying used or from Auctions you should know all the possibilities of repairs and parts or your deal can cost more than buying new.

   Your other option is to retrofit a guard from another manufacturer. The pork chop guard is the worst jointer guard out there. Look at the guards on Martin, Paolini. Paolini parts are much cheaper and more readily available. or Chineese as Philip suggested is a viable option.  See the Grizzly or other suitable sources. 

   Buying used is not for everyone.  I've seen lots of machines destroyed by individuals  well intentioned but not up to speed on repairing machines.

   Edited 7/27/2009 11:01 am ET by RickL

   Edited 7/28/2009 9:53 am ET by RickL

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   philip | Jul 27, 2009 05:22am | #7

   I have a smaller model. I was underwhelmed by the guard supplied with it and at the time did ascertain that there were variations supplied depending on where the machine was destined for.See the pictures - I left the guard as was on the right hand side of the fence (the orange piece).
   I found it easier to remove it altogether and fit a swinging type often seen on Chinese machines. Doesn't look great but does the job.
   If you think the factory supplied one is sound why not use ingenuity etc and fit a suitable spring/ rectify the cause of it not returning properly?

   Philip Marcou