Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Re: Bloviate on!
Brian Roberts
Mike...."we" get that you have some kind of problem with Roger.
Your disrespectful pokes and jabs at him are what has really become distasteful.
Please take your vendetta elsewhere......
I....for one...have had NO problem with the discussion surrounding the Grizzly lathe problems.
And....whether you believe it or not....the manufacturers ALL read the comments on the many forums to see what "we" think about their product.
Re: Bloviate on!
cranskin
I sure agree with Brian. Personal attacks should not be a part of this discussion. I have enjoyed this thread a lot. I am in the market for another lathe and this has been a good source of info.
me too
Ralph Lindberg
....give it a rest, the only rep you are hurting is your's
Re: Papa Grizzly's latest messages
Roger Chandler
This information is for those who have an interest in this information. Those who have no interest can ignore it.
Here is the proposed design for the extended banjo that Mr. Balolia has posted for comment on SMC:
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Here's the drawing of the new proposed Banjo.
http://i58.tinypic.com/10g0mt1.jpg
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10.14+ means that it can be raised higher, but 10.14" at its lowest level, which is what a lot of customers have requested.
The side protrusions you see on the banjo are where the casting has been thickened and what will give it the extra strength. Anyone that orders a G0766 will get one of the new banjos when they arrive.
We will try to improve the packaging on what we have in stock currently as well as improve it at factory for future shipments.
Re: Papa Grizzly's latest messages
Barry Irby
This is a 22" lathe meaning the clearance over the bed is 11". That 10.14 means the tool rest can only be .86" below center (About 7/8"?). Seems to me that is about where you would want it for many cuts, but there are times I lower my rest further than that. I have a "keeper" sleeve on my post that keeps the rest at the height I like and its about an 1 1/2". When I need too, I remove the keeper and lower the post. Also the post needs to be long enough to allow the rest to well above center, maybe two inches or more. Versatility is important.
Re: Papa Grizzly's latest messages
Roger Chandler
Yep, about the same as the 3520b, which from reports is 7/8" below the center line.
Re: Papa Grizzly's latest messages
Bill Blasic
My 3520b is exactly 1" below centerline.
Re: Papa Grizzly's latest messages
Roger Chandler
Thanks Bill. One of the 3520b owners posted a pic on the thread overon SMC that showed his at 7/8" below center. I guess it is possible to have slight variations.
