great item-terrible instructionsMarch 2, 2008 This tenoning jig is absolutely perfect in fit and function. Don't pay twice as much for several other tenoning jigs with popular names because they can't be any more exact than this one. It's a head scratcher to wonder how Grizzly can make a great item for this amount of money and the other companies are charging twice and three times the cost for items that are not built as true as this one.
However....(almost every item has an However)and this one is no exception. The instruction manual that accompanies this item is terribly written and demonstrated. Granted, the actual assembly is somewhat straight forward for someone with woodshop skills but the whole unit must be disassembled for proper assembly for left tilt saws. The manual obviously is in need of an overhaul because it has numerous mistakes in it that the factory service rep. admitted were "oversights" in proper sequence and demonstration procedures. It was frustrating to receive a quality product and inferior instructions. Shame on Grizzly. A 6th grader could have put together a better sequential manual. If you can live with incorrect & redundant manual instructions this is the jig you want. Once it's together, throw the manual away.
Grizzly has another winnerFebruary 26, 2008 Grizzly has another winner w/ this tennoning jig. This is a real tool, NOT a toy. Get the degreaser out, you'll need it! Assembly instructions can be better coordinated w/ graphics ( a couple of errors w/ text vs grahic).My only complaint was the manuevering needed to square/parallel jig to saw blade. Recommended adjustment didn't give me 100% assurance.
( performed task 3xs to verify identical results).This jig provides precise, repetitive tenons,with easy,initial set up. A definete MUST BUY !
Grizzly Tenoning Jig on DeWalt TablesawFebruary 10, 2008 After reading many reviews regarding tenoning jigs, the Grizzly jig seemed like a great deal for the money at about 2/3rd's less than Delta or Jet. With a slight modification the jig now works perfectly in my DeWalt DW746 table saw.
The jig is heavy and once adjusted as instructed, cuts very well. It came packaged without any damage.
Good product, very good service/supportFebruary 6, 2008 The tenoning jig is well made and very useful addition. More important is that one component part had a problem but Grizzly was outstanding. The service person took the part number, thanked me for calling and sent a replacement. No hassle, no delay. THAT'S SERVICE!! I've bought from Grizzly before and will again. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I have not used it enough yet to be 100% sure.
Pleasantly pleased thank you!January 31, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was worried because all of the last 5 things I have purchased that must be made in China were so badly made that they were a farse to say the best for them... a complete sham! Things like a compressor who's motor was so poorly made it could not turn itself over unless the ambient temp was at least 65*F, and same for drill press, a belt sander, and a pressure washer! Useless wastes of money.
The reviews by others gave me hope that this would be worth the money: they were right! No where on the box or on the unit does it say anywhere that it was made in china(or anywhere else for that matter): the instruction booklet does say printed in China, and that's it.
It has to be made in Taiwan: it is obviously way better than the norm for "Made in China" to be certain. This is the best deal on market right now anywhere, and I have been looking at some of the high priced stuff too. After my past bad experiences, this is a refreshing change for the better! Thanks Grizzley for a good tool.
I do not know how some of the small stuff will hold up long term like the small plastic knobs (quite inovative too)and tightening screws. [Example: I had to take the expander washers off of the tracking bar. (They provide all the hex keys for the unit in the kit)So when I tried to loosen the screws, yep, the soft junk hexkey merely twisted it's corners off and would not loosen the screws. Even so, I can live with stuff like that if the quality and design is good enough overall, I can build and rebuild all the rest easily enough.]
You will not be disappointed with this purchase unless you are looking for quality that would cost you upwards of $250 or more in what you are buying for a mere $50. It "IS" worth the price (dependent of course on what your deffinition of "is" is? (humor)).
Having just bought it and fitted it to my Craftsman 10" table saw: if I had it to do over, I would absolutely buy it again.
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