Should I buy a used Grizzly 2x72

medit8

medit8

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Hi,
I have an opportunity to buy a Griz that has been used for 7 years and supposedly works perfectly. This would save me the trouble of trying to assemble and adjust one from scratch. It has a 10" wheel and an inflatable 6 inch one (which I had never heard of before) as well as the original 8" wheel. It will cost $300. So now I'm going through questions that many others have been through --- usually the question is "do I wait until I can get a really great grinder that costs over $1000", but now I also have the additional question of "should I just wait until I can afford the $500+ for a new Grizzly?" Your opinions will be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob
PS: I do have two 2x42 Sears (one converted to 2x72, but not as well as I suspect the Griz would be), two 4x36" HF's and a 1/3HP Bader powered 1 1/2x60" with 6" wheel
 
This Grizzly is a very nice one for the money. I found this after I bought my Kalamazoo grinder from knife and gun finishing supplies and this one is about $30 more but a lot more for the money than the 2x48 belt sander I bought.


If the one you are looking at is better than this one grab it up. Variable speed is the only thing that could really improve on this one or my Kalamazoo but this one is actually a better set up speed for control in my opinion. Mine speeds along at like 3400 rpm and is really enough to get ahead of you quick so I imagine this one would be far better in that regard. I'd personally much rather have the slower motor speed. The 2x72 belt is a much better way to go also.

STR
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G1015
 
Bob
I have said for years the the Grizzly is the best deal around. Check it for: overheating after running for about 5 minutes (it will get hot), check on/off switch for positive operation, check tracking and contact wheel roundness.
Even if the motor burns out, it can be rewound.
I can't imagine why anyone would ever sell one. I have expensive grinders, but the Grizzly is still the most used item in my shop.
The inflatable drum goes where the buffing wheel is. The sanding drums available are coarse grit woodworking items.
Bill
 
The belt speed is 3600 FPM. The motor turns at 1750 RPM. This slow speed is much better for buffing.
I had my first Grizzly for 8 years before the motor went out. I immediately ordered another one, and kept the old model for rebuilding when I get my new shop. If I had room now, I would have both running. BTW- I have a Hardcore 2 X 72. The Grizzly is less precise, but more versatile.

Bill
 
Thanks very much for the input. I'll be picking it up tomorrow, and feel much more informed and encouraged about it.
Thanks again,
Bob
 
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