G0440 Arrives

[glenn bradley]

Ordered last Thursday, showed up Tuesday. FedEx Freight rolled it right into the shop. The driver pointed out a small hole in box #2 so we unpacked the filter and inspected it carefully; no problems.

I won't get around to starting the install till after the first but I will follow my own advice and unpack and inspect everything right away. I will then re-pack it for safe keeping. I the mean time I can pick up ducting and such.

I wired an outlet with 10 gauge, breaker'd it for 110v and have been running my 1HP Delta there. All I have to do is swap the outlet and the breaker for 220v and I'll be set. That looks like one part of the plan that will work out. I'll post as I go along once the install starts.

[Chris Padilla]

DC I presume?

Edit: duh, just had to click on the pic!

[John Eaton]

Hey Glenn,

Let me know if you have any questions - the install of mine was fairly straightforward:



Details here:
http://modernwoodworking.blogspot.co...-20080902.html

-- John

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Glenn! May it serve you well!

I had the same type of service when Fedex delivered my MM-16. It has to be 100-125' from the steet to the shop over a gravel driveway. My neighbor came over and with 3 sheets of plywood and us moving them, the Fedex delivery guy offloaded on the street and wheeled it into the shop. He refused my $20 tip 3 times before I finally just put it in his shirt pocket.

[Maurice Ungaro]

Hey Glenn, congrats on your new addition! We've been in the same boat in search for a cyclone product, and I'm glad to see you're making it a reality.
Good luck with the install, and here's to your health!

BTW, have you gotten an overarm blade guard? I'm on the wait list for a Shark Guard.

[Chris Padilla]

Congrats Glenn! May it serve you well!

I had the same type of service when Fedex delivered my MM-16. It has to be 100-125' from the steet to the shop over a gravel driveway. My neighbor came over and with 3 sheets of plywood and us moving them, the Fedex delivery guy offloaded on the street and wheeled it into the shop. He refused my $20 tip 3 times before I finally just put it in his shirt pocket.

Are the FedEx guys even "allowed" to take tips? Some companies have a rule about such things.

[Chris Padilla]

Hey Glenn,

Let me know if you have any questions - the install of mine was fairly straightforward:

Details here:
http://modernwoodworking.blogspot.co...-20080902.html

-- John

Wow, very clean setup, John! Now show us pics of it all dusty 'n stuff!

[glenn bradley]

Are the FedEx guys even "allowed" to take tips? Some companies have a rule about such things.

I'm pretty sure they are not. I've had to covertly hand it to them about three times to get them to take it as well. I guess I should ask if it will get them in trouble instead for forcing it on them, eh?

[glenn bradley]

Hey Glenn, congrats on your new addition! We've been in the same boat in search for a cyclone product, and I'm glad to see you're making it a reality.
Good luck with the install, and here's to your health!

BTW, have you gotten an overarm blade guard? I'm on the wait list for a Shark Guard.

I've been running a PSI for about 3 years. The step down from 4" to 3" to 2.5" at the hood really hurts it. Once the cyclone is up and I can see what's what, I will deal with that issue. From what I read here, you will like the Shark.

[Rick Moyer]

Hi Glenn, I see I can ask John for assistance if I need help. I had pm'd Glenn earlier as I just bought this same unit the other day but I will be picking mine up in a few weeks (moving soon). With e-bay coupon and MS cashback it was too good to pass up. Like Glenn, I won't likely have it up and running before the new year sometime (again, moving next month).

[Sonny Edmonds]

Hey Glenn,

Let me know if you have any questions - the install of mine was fairly straightforward:


Details here:
http://modernwoodworking.blogspot.com/2008/09/basement-shop-progress-pics-20080902.html

-- John

I have a question John...
How come yours ain't hooked to no pipe, or hose, or nothin?
Are U jest usin it fer an air filter?

(Never pass up the chance to pull someones leg...)

[Jim Becker]

Congratulations, Glenn!

[Paul Greathouse]

Well Glenn, delivery is one area that Grizzly/FedEx Frieght definately has Onieda/UPS Frieght beat. I ordered my system Friday 11/07/08, it shipped on 11/12/08 and it shows a scheduled delivery date of 11/17/08. Looks like they missed that one by few days already.

I just checked UPS tracking and 26 1/2 hours later it is still sitting in the same location, A 45 minute drive from my house. I wonder if UPS is on strike?

On the bright side, when it does arrive, I will have everything ready to install. I ordered the cyclone and ductwork together.

My system had to travel from New York to Louisiana. Was your delivery closer?

[glenn bradley]

On the bright side, when it does arrive, I will have everything ready to install. I ordered the cyclone and ductwork together.

I always try to look for the bright side. The condition doesn't change but I feel better about it. Take advantage of that extra prep time .

[Mitchell Andrus]

The red/black handles... are for rotating the flappers????