I too am growing weary of the Grizzly bashing. When I first outfitted my shop I sought advice, did some research and concluded that for what I had to invest, Grizzly was the most bang for the buck. For less than I'd have had to pay for a single Euro machine, I got a 15" planner, 8" jointer, and a 10" table saw. In the 5 years I've owned my tools, I've had minimal mechanical issues and have been delighted with their performance. Would I like to have had $50,000 to invest in tools? Of course. But I didn't. It's like the other poster said: Don't tell me that I need your Rolls Royce when all I can afford is a Toyota. Grizzly bashing is doing a disservice to prospective new hobbyists on limit budgets who would likely be satisfied with the value Grizzly has to offer. If you're a euro fanatic, good on you.....just don't demean those of us who have opted for a different entry point.
Scott Vroom
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.