Grizzly = Shop Fox??

[Chris Yarish]

I saw a TS comparison in a WW magazine and if there are any valid suggestions that Grizzly looks like or is another product, it's Shop Fox.

I could find a difference only in one of the warning decal placements....was this just me?

[Pat Germain]

Yes, they are pretty much the same. Many Shop Fox tools are in fact the same machine as the Grizzly but with different paint and a big "Shop Fox" logo stuck to the front. My Shop Fox jointer is an example of this.

Yet, as far as I can tell, the Shop Fox line isn't as large as the Grizzly line. Therefore, the selection is often better with Grizzly. For example, I was looking at Shop Fox band saws and found the Grizzly line is more up to date and has a greater variety.

The warranties are also different. Shop Fox actually has a longer warranty.

[scott spencer]

SF and Griz are owned by the same man. AFAIK, they are separate business entities, but definitely have a common thread. Many of the tools are similar/identical, but certainly not all. SF offers dealer support and a 2-year warranty.