Grizzly tools

[Dan Jacobs]

Anybody have an opinion on them?

I'm looking at buying a 50 ton shop press and wondered what
the group consensus was Yes I know that they're made in China

 

[tarbellb]

Grizzly excels in many areas. Woodworking tools is their primary category but have branched out to metal, gun related, and general tools.

I would say just about any heavy machinery-wise they are as good if not better then other name brands ie Jet, Delta, Dewalt, etc... So when looking for a 14" bandsaw or planer, etc.. they are very good.

For other stuff I would say they are on the same level as any other Asian made brand, so do your research and see whats out there. Often on things like a press they will have the same model rebranded as Northern Tool, Harbor Freight, etc....

 

[woodrail]

I see Grizzly has www.bullets.com can't imagine what that domain name cost!

I have 4 grizzly power tools. All of them are heavy duty. No issue at all.

 

[zkling]

I think they make good stuff. I've put some hours in on a Grizzly metal lathe, seemed like a nice machine. Downside is that shipping for some people (location) can be a $$$ ordeal.

 

[jbbies]

I have some woodworking tools from Grizzly. I think for the price its hard to beat. For my home woodshop, its much easier to justify Grizzly over Powermatic stuff and for what I do I don't see the benefit of the more expensive tool

 

[gus1962]

Grizzly tools are fine. Parts availability, price and reliability. Got a tool from them working on my shop, there were issues but it's still functioning.

 

[PugetDude]

Grizzly Industrial is a "Coming to America" success story. Their tools are very good, and service is great-they actually stock replacement parts, prices are reasonable, with knowledgeable staff to help you out.
Their tools are imported from Asia (what isn't?) but I believe they are built to much higher quality standards than anything from HF or the local discount tool retailers...and they offer a much better selection, in both woodworking and metalworking equipment (and luthier, gunsmithing, shooting and whatever other hobby the owner is interested in. )
My first purchase from them (drill press and table saw) was almost 30 years ago, have been back many times. Nothing but good experiences for me with Grizzly.

 

[ZRX61]

Had the 8in jointer/planer & a 12in disc sander. Both worked just fine. Tried to sell the jointer planer for about 2 years, no bites, it ended up in Jay Lenos workshop.