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    Cool Grizz OSS anyone?

    Seriously considering the G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander by Grizzly. This is the BIG sucker with a guzzillion different spindle sizes. Anybody out there have one of these? Likes/dislikes? Strong/weak points? Appreciate any info you can pass along on it.
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    John K. Miliunas

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    I want one. This question has come up before. I always read the replys. I think this is one of the most popular Griz Tools.
    Zack Jennings
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    Pretty simple machine

    I have a Boise-Crane that is twice as old as Ken. The worm spindle broke last year and a buddy made me another for $75. I don't know how you could go wrong if it is a machine you really need. Really handy when you need it.
    Phil in Big D
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    Good morning John,

    I have the Grizzly 1071 sander with a gazzillion spindles.
    This a great machine, even the fit and finish is remarkably well.
    Table top is as shiny as a PM66. Oh yeah, it works really well too.

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    Re: Pretty simple machine

    Originally posted by Phil Phelps
    I have a Boise-Crane that is twice as old as Ken.
    Phil, are you sure they even had electricity that long ago?! (Sorry Ken...Couldn't resist.)

    That's OK John - they didn't "Ken"
    Last edited by Ken Salisbury; 05-11-2003 at 10:39 AM.
    Cheers,
    John K. Miliunas

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    Other than having to clean up some burrs from the castings with a file (to get it to aline properly) I've been very satisfied; a very good machine for the money. The only nit I would have is with the closing knob for the rear door (there is a shelf which is usefull for storing the throat inserts), I wish is was a 1/4 twist and close affair instead of a bolt. One of these days I'll get around and change it out. I really, really, really, like the larger spindle - it's very usefull for fairing gentle curves.

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