Just Bought Myself Some New Tools

[pghmyn]

G0656P - 8" Jointer

G0715P - Hybrid Table Saw

Really excited to get these tools into my shop, and they should be here by latest of Monday next week (5th business day). However, I hear that Grizzly's shipping is almost always early.

I have to run the 240v circuit still, and I am feeling very confident after I ran a circuit for my lighting. In the specification sheet for my jointer, it says that full load it will run at 15amps. So, I was thinking that a 20amp breaker with 12/2 (with ground) wire would suffice. I plan to have two receptacles for both machines on this circuit, but obviously they will never be run in tandem.

 

[polarsea1]

Download the operator's manual from Grizzly, that should tell you exactly what size circuit breaker you'll need to install. They need to be sized for starting current.

Congratulations and enjoy your new machinery!

 

[fshanno]

That saw looks like a heck of a value.  I got the 3hp G0691 two years ago.  $1275 delivered to my garage in a lift gate.

I have some advice for you.  I assume the cabinet is pretty much identical to mine.  When you look inside you may notice that there are gaps between the deck and the sides.  You need to seal that before you ever cut wood.  I used aluminum duct tape.  If you don't then significant amounts of dust will fall to the floor beneath the saw.  You'll never be able to blow your shop out.  No matter how much you try to vac or blow or sweep there will always be more dust coming out from under the saw.

 

[pghmyn]

That saw looks like a heck of a value.  I got the 3hp G0691 two years ago.  $1275 delivered to my garage in a lift gate.

I have some advice for you.  I assume the cabinet is pretty much identical to mine.  When you look inside you may notice that there are gaps between the deck and the sides.  You need to seal that before you ever cut wood.  I used aluminum duct tape.  If you don't then significant amounts of dust will fall to the floor beneath the saw.  You'll never be able to blow your shop out.  No matter how much you try to vac or blow or sweep there will always be more dust coming out from under the saw.

I used a cheap Craftsman 10" contractor saw up until I bought this saw. Even if this saw is not as accurate as say a Powermatic, it is a sure upgrade from my previous saw! I'm sure if I spend the time tweaking and tuning this saw as required, I can get it to cut like a champion.

What I am really excited for is this jointer. I used a 6" benchtop jointer with 34" bed length (total). I made due, but had to cut a lot of boards in half then glue them back together.

Anyway, I scheduled the pickup for 5:00PM on Thursday. I coaxed a few friends into helping me with the 902lbs of tools. Shouldn't be too bad, especially if I get a handtruck to do most of the moving. The hardest part will be getting the tools out of the truck, then up the 4 stairs to the house, then down the 14 stairs to the basement

 

[PA floor guy]

I live 20 minutes from grizzly. They have a huge distribution center here. Massive.  Yet I don't own anything grizzly

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

 

[pghmyn]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

Be as patriotic as you like, no matter how hard you try, you will always have something that was made in an Asian country. It's not a problem to dislike Asian products, but when you deny that you own some, then it is.

For me, the price is right, and the customer service and dedication to making me happy no matter what extent, speaks for itself. They stand by their product, and I will give it a try.

 

[jlyons]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

What kind of blades do you have in your saws?

 

[Wooden Skye]

Good luck with the tools.  I have a Grizzly Bandsaw, and like it.  Their customer service has been good.  I bought it new during one of their tent sales.  I couldn't find a used one that had minor cosmetic issues, which is why I bought new.  When I was assembling I was adding the riser block and 1 screw was stripped and no matter what I tried, couldn't get it out.  I called them and they offered for me to return, but wasn't going to do that over a screw, so I drilled the screw out completely and finished assembly.  I would buy another product from them, I was even looking at the same saw.  Again good luck.

 

[pghmyn]

Good luck with the tools.  I have a Grizzly Bandsaw, and like it.  Their customer service has been good.  I bought it new during one of their tent sales.  I couldn't find a used one that had minor cosmetic issues, which is why I bought new.  When I was assembling I was adding the riser block and 1 screw was stripped and no matter what I tried, couldn't get it out.  I called them and they offered for me to return, but wasn't going to do that over a screw, so I drilled the screw out completely and finished assembly.  I would buy another product from them, I was even looking at the same saw.  Again good luck.

Well, if you are still in the market for a saw after I get mine, I will let you know how it works for me.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

What kind of blades do you have in your saws?

Japanese, German and US made. 

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

Be as patriotic as you like, no matter how hard you try, you will always have something that was made in an Asian country. It's not a problem to dislike Asian products, but when you deny that you own some, then it is.

For me, the price is right, and the customer service and dedication to making me happy no matter what extent, speaks for itself. They stand by their product, and I will give it a try.

Not necessarily patriotic. When I find asian made tools in my stuff, I toss them.

Just don't feel like contributing to that whole thing.

 

[pghmyn]

I try to keep away from all things Asian.

What kind of blades do you have in your saws?

Japanese, German and US made. 

Last time I checked, Japan was part of Asia?

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I didn't really want to have to type out 3rd would and communist countries, but it is apparent that some people need it that way.

I will not contribute to that.

 

[copcarcollector]

Congrats on the new tools! (no matter where they are manufactured) I have a Grizz 0691 table saw, band saw, jointer, DC and lathe. Not much use yet on any of them due to time constraints, but the few test runs have been fine. Grizzly customer service solved two issues I had quickly. I hope your set up goes well and you enjoy your new purchases.

 

[pghmyn]

I didn't really want to have to type out 3rd would and communist countries, but it is apparent that some people need it that way.

I will not contribute to that.

I was messing with you for being the only one to rain on my parade. Asian product, or not, this is my first big tool purchase. I'm pretty excited to see what I can make with tools that are much better quality compared to what I have now.

Congrats on the new tools! (no matter where they are manufactured) I have a Grizz 0691 table saw, band saw, jointer, DC and lathe. Not much use yet on any of them due to time constraints, but the few test runs have been fine. Grizzly customer service solved two issues I had quickly. I hope your set up goes well and you enjoy your new purchases.

I look forward to getting a dust collection system from Grizzly. From what I hear, no one really has anything negative to say about their dust collectors. They are reasonably priced and work well. My fiance said "why didn't you just get it with your other tools" - I had no response...

Update on the delivery, they are at the service center in my city, and being processed today. The pickup is still scheduled for 5:00PM tomorrow. I luckily borrowed a industrial hand truck from a friend, and that will help with much of the moving.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I wasn't trying to rain, I just find it ironic on this forum that everyone is buying asian made machinery. 

I have a 14 year old DC that I got for almost free, it sucks in the good way.

 

[Old School Carpenter]

I wasn't trying to rain, I just find it ironic on this forum that everyone is buying asian made machinery. 

I don't know Darcy, I think that's a pretty wide brush your painting with. [tongue] Seriously though, rebuilding classic machinery isn't for everyone, but I think you can safely assume there are more than just you with a taste for vintage iron here.

Mike- owner of more than a few heavyweights

 

[pghmyn]

I wasn't trying to rain, I just find it ironic on this forum that everyone is buying asian made machinery. 

I don't know Darcy, I think that's a pretty wide brush your painting with. [tongue] Seriously though, rebuilding classic machinery isn't for everyone, but I think you can safely assume there are more than just you with a taste for vintage iron here.

Mike- owner of more than a few heavyweights

Looks almost identical to the jointer I had at my high school.

 

[BUTTER]

I didn't really want to have to type out 3rd would and communist countries, but it is apparent that some people need it that way.

I will not contribute to that.

The keyboard that you're typing it out on - where was it made?  [poke] [poke]