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   forestgirl | Apr 14, 2002 06:53am | #1

   I have the Grizz 1019Z, and given the same budget I had at the time, I'd buy the same.  However, if I had the additional $$$ I'd get the Jet instead -- especially if their fence comes with it, as it seems to now (but didn't when I wa shopping).  The Jet is a better quality and less fussy to set up, adjust, etc.  Probably a better motor too.

   The guides and guide assembly on the Grizz are perhaps the weakest point -- don't stay adjusted very well as you change settings on the blade guard.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   fdampier | Apr 14, 2002 07:11am | #2

   Those on the board know that I like modest prices in  tools that do acceptable work.   I often reccomend  Grizzly.

     I choose Jet for a bandsaw because it has twice the power and an optional riser block for resawing thicker boards. While close to twice the price of Grizzly for me, I had no choice. The jet is OK quality wise, not any better than Grizzly but I hear that it's a more reliable piece than Delta.

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   sschefer | Apr 14, 2002 08:42pm | #3

   John, I recently made a similar decision. I chose the Jet over the Delta but because I had saved for the Delta, I threw a few more dollars at it and stepped up to the 18" jet, a decision I don't regret at all. My number one reason for choosing the Jet over the Delta was proven, excellent customer service. I have two Delta tools, (planer and belt sander), they have never broken and I've never called customer service. My comparision was personal experience versus comments I've heard about Delta's poor customer service. Personal experience won.

   Steve - in Northern California

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   mwinkle | Apr 15, 2002 12:43am | #4

   I bought a Grizzley Z.  Agree the guides may be a bit fussy but for the price difference I can fuss.  The fence isnt much but then neither are most of the others.  When I added a Timberwolf 10 tooth 1/4 blade the performance improved co;nsiderably.  I Got what I paid for and have no complaints.