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   try50772 | Dec 09, 2006 06:39pm | #1

   Erik,
   Ilooked hard at that lathe when it came out. My only caveat was the flimsy - at least in appearance tailstock. How does the tailstock seem in use? I'd hate to have a large bowl blank going and have the tailstock vibrate or flex.

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   mowog77 | Dec 10, 2006 04:11am | #2

   The tailstock is nice, just as solid as the rest of the lathes in this size. I've had no issues with it, not flimsy at all.erik

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   BarryO | Dec 10, 2006 11:49am | #3

   Thanks for the review.  The family's been wanting to make a Seattle raod trip between Xmas and New Year's, with my wife wanting to make an IKEA run.

   'have been wanting to start exploring turning, and no way am I gonna get a One Way right off the bat.  I've been wondering if Grizzly had a good, reasonably priced one.  I can save on the $$$ shipping charge, and no sales tax in WA to Oregon residents!

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   Kimball | Feb 25, 2008 07:56pm | #4

   Hello Erik, I was wondering if you're still as happy with the Grizzly lathe? I've been looking at this one and haven't seen any other reviews. I've got an 8" Grizzly jointer that I am very happy with.

   Thanks, Kimball

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   mowog77 | Feb 25, 2008 09:27pm | #6

   Yes, I still have and use the the lathe -- a genuinely nice piece of machinery.I've since bought the steady rest and a four jaw chuck for it as well -- all good quality.

   I di have an issue with the bolts that they sent for the steady rest (wrong length), but their service department worked with me and sent out the correct ones very quickly -- with apologies!

   I'd agree with others that comparing Grizzly and Harbor Freight is unfair.

   Honestly, if you look at Jet machines and the like, they look almost identical to Grizzly, save for the paint and label.

   Good luck,erik.

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   BossCrunk | Feb 26, 2008 03:21pm | #7

   "Honestly, if you look at Jet machines and the like, they look almost identical to Grizzly, save for the paint and label."They're made in the same factory, FWIW.

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   Kimball | Feb 26, 2008 03:27pm | #8

   Thanks Erik, that's what I was hoping to hear. I've been impressed with thier quality.

    

   Kimball

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   Glaucon | Feb 25, 2008 08:13pm | #5

   I haven't look at their lathe, but based on my own experience, I would not put Grizzly in the same category as Harbor Freight. Grizzly's quality, particularly in some of their tool lines- such as the jointer- has clearly improved and rivals or exceeds that of others such as Delta, Jet or Powermatic. Grizzly often receives "Best Overall Value" in head to head comparisons in major reviews. One can attach greater or lesser significance to these, but as a rough index of quality they are useful.

   On the other hand, I cannot think of anyone who believes that HF would even be reviewed, let alone be judged superior. I've bought a few items at HF, but my experience and that of many posters is more along the lines of- "it wasn't too bad considering how cheap it was".

   Glaucon

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