Originally Posted by
David C. Roseman
I think the point that several have made on the G0766 lathe in particular is that Grizzly has upped it's game on it's larger lathes over the last several years and the quality that many have found in the G0733 might reasonably be carried over to the G0766. That could be wrong, of course. But Grizzly is nothing if not savvy in executing its business plan. Right now we're all pretty much guessing, but I suspect the roll-out of this new lathe, and the "shock and awe" introductory pricing, is specifically targeted at the middle-market niche that the PM 3520B has comfortably occupied, with good reason, for years.
I think you probably nailed it David.......it is likely the point of this 22x42 lathe to provide an alternative in this category of lathes currently occupied by the the 3520b. Just from what I have personally witnessed with the refinements on woodworking equipment in general........it seems that what is produced now in ISO 9001 factories has much better fit, finish and performance over top of machines produced 15 years ago. Some may disagree with that, but for the most part, if a person knows what they are buying because they have done their research, and know what the best features of a machine are, then it is a pretty good "bet" if one wants to call it that.
There can always be a lemon to come off any assembly line.......automobile or woodworking machine. I have a BIL who has a Cadillac and has had numerous problems with it.........engine smokes almost since it was new.......dealer says "that is normal!" He has basically had to keep a few bottles of oil in the trunk and add every so often........they would not fix it and he was basically stuck!
I have done wood working for the better part of 30 years.......I have used many makes/brands, either in my own shop or at friends shops and for the upper end Grizzly tools.......they are as good as Delta, Powermatic, Jet and others. I realize that there may be some who do not feel this way, but that has been my experience! I trust my judgment! I know what my frame of reference is and experience has been! Besides, this is not a contest about who has the best whatever.........it is a personal decision for every individual to acquire what they believe will serve their turning needs and financial interests.
I think we will find as you have stated David, that Grizzly has upped its game once again, with this new G0766!
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