A lot of machine, but a lot of hassle (Rating: 3.00)
Review : After much research and deliberation between the Jet, Delta, and Grizzly, I opted for the extra muscle of the Grizz. I received my drill 7 hours after the window for delivery that was given to me, and frankly, it looked like a bomb had gone off inside the box. The top of the box was not even attached. As the delivery guy was removing it from the truck, the head assembly and column were literally falling out of the package. I declined acceptance of the package. I called Grizzly the next day, and they seemed genuinely concerned, but it took another 10 days for me to receive my drill (when 3-5 days was promised). Once I finally got my drill press in good condition - the second time - I was impressed. It is an absolute behemoth. It is so much more machine than the Delta and Jet. There is A LOT of metal in this machine. It took me and another guy everything we had to get the head on the column. Once assembled, I was impressed with how quiet and stable this 1.5 hp beast ran. While assembly was rather straight forward, I was very unimpressed with the manual. It was dated, and did not reflect many of the updates to the drill press. It had very little on the operation and different speeds of the machine. I called Grizzly and pointed this out, and all they could tell me was that the manual had not been updated. All in all, this is one beefy machine, and I am very impressed with the operation. I really wish that Grizzly would pay more attention to some of the details though, like shipping, customer care, and the manual. I like this tool a lot, but I will think twice now before dealing with Grizzly again.
20" drill press (Rating: 1.00)
Review : This 20" drill press will last for years. It is the lowest priced 20" drill press on the market. Not the cheapest. G's service is great. I have needed parts for the G machines I own and they have sent them free with no charge. I have a small proto type shop and I use this drill press for metal drilling. It works great. Of the 74 machines I own 7 are Grizazly and I would buy them again.
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