Originally Posted by
Robert Henrickson
What does "3 HP" mean? How might it compare the "3 HP" of other brands? More? Less? All sorts of claims get made for horsepower with power tools, but the same number of horsepower doesn't always mean the same useful power. Various measurements and criteria are used. Where does Grizzly fit?
I am not sure that the purchaser can evaluate that accurately before the purchase Robert. I am sure it would take specialized testing equipment, properly operated, to test to accurately assess this measurement of horsepower. I am not sure what lathe you have, but lets just say its a PM 3520b,.....can you accurately assess the questions you ask about the G0766. On your lathe.........could you have done so, before you purchased it, or do you have the equipment to do so?
Perhaps my thinking is way off base here, ......perhaps there is some way to take specs and translate technical data and make an apples to apples comparison, but that is beyond my pay grade.........if you have that sort of information, .......we would all welcome your guidance on how to make those proper comparisons!
These questions are not meant in a sarcastic way at all......I really would love to be able to accurately take technical data and make a good judgement, if you know how, and can share that info, I would appreciate it, very much!
The only other thing that I know to do at this point is to take my previous experience with my current Grizzly lathe, and the collective experiences of several owners of the G0733, and make an educated guess on what is being offered by Grizzly in the G0766. I know Powermatic has the 3520b, 2 hp and the 4224 with 3 hp, so from what I have seen posted by owners, there is a significant improvement in power in their two models, so I would think the same thing would probably hold true with the G0733 and the upgraded motor on the G0766. If you have info that is different, please chime in .....thanks Robert!
Last edited by Roger Chandler; 12-30-2014 at 7:30 PM.
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