In all, I was kind of disappointed with the machine because it would have likely ruined a first timer's experience with it since it required some attention from square one.
My original intention with it was to re-sell it, but afterwards I decided to hang onto it since I would have lost all of my time invested in it just to make it a feasible machine.
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With a little work,? new owners can make the mods needed to them over time which could be some very nice projects to add to their lists.
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One more mod I want to make is for the protractor on the compound rest so it will allow it to be set at 29.5 degrees for cutting 60 degree threads.
At the present, that option isn't available on the Grizzly since it isn't within the range of it.
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Eventually it will be headed to the oldschool shop in Brownsville to use for smaller work and polishing.
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A huge upgrade to them is the metal gearsets that are now available on Ebay for under $100.
My set included the headstock gears and the cog belt gears for the drive assembly.
When I pull the spindle again to replace the plastic gears in the headstock, I will add the necessary provisions to properly lubricate them.
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