07-28-2016, 04:43 PM
Last I left you the BS was resting against some cleats I screwed to the 2x6's runners. With that accomplished, we were able to disconnect the chain fall and reattach it to a lift eyebolt at the top of the machine.
Nearly home now, we lowered the machine until it hit the concrete floor, then shimmied down to it. Ken pushed and I pulled and we stood it upright, mission safely accomplished.
We called it good and Ken left. A few minutes later I realized I needed to take a project out of the basement today so the saw had to be moved. Installing the mobile base around it turned out to be surprisingly easy, and my wife and I did it in about 5 or 10 minutes. I tipped the machine and she slid in a pre-assembled half of the base, then we did the other side. It really went smoothly.
That Shop Fox mobile base only lifts the machine about 1/2", which allows it to still fit under a standard 80" door. Very thoughtful consideration in the design of the saw and base.
The only damage to the machine was to some paint on the top of the base on the backside.
We found it when we removed the crate and plastic. The plastic had not been ripped so it must have occurred at the factory, before packaging. I called Grizzly this morning, as much to tell them so they might improve their inspection before shipment, as anything else. The Grizzly folks were very pleasant and quickly asked if I would like a can of touch up paint. Why yes, thank you very much. I should have it next week - no charge. I have to say, the whole buying experience with Grizzly, delivery by UPS Freight, and follow up call to Grizzly went very smoothly. I would not hesitate to buy another machine from them.
OK, I wheeled the machine into what I think will be its final location.
This morning I put the parts I had removed back on. That process gave me a real appreciation for how well this thing had been designed and built. It's incredibly robust and the fit and finish as very, very good. I forgot to check if the wheels are co planer, but I bet they are. The saw looks to be everything I wanted. The blade guides work easily enough, and the guide post goes up and down silky smooth. Same for the table tilt adjustment. Everything fits together properly and moves easily.
I hope you enjoyed the adventure. I have to wire the machine up and run some hoses to the dust collection system before I can turn it on. Whoever made the comment if I was going to fire it up while it was still in the garage, I wish I had seen that before I had moved it - but I'm sure it will be fine.
I should have it running by next week. I bought a Lennox Woodmaster CT 1.3 tpi blade for it, too. I'm looking forward to cutting some 12" oak with it.
My 14" Delta is looking nervous, but I told him I'd never get rid of him. He's getting a 1/4" blade now - for which he's very happy.
Thanks for following along. If you get the idea of getting a big, heavy machine and taking it down your basement stairs, please be careful. I felt very safe with what I did, but I only did it after very careful planning. And I had a great partner in the process. Actually, I had two, Ken Vick and my wife.
Thanks a million Ken and Monika.
John
Nearly home now, we lowered the machine until it hit the concrete floor, then shimmied down to it. Ken pushed and I pulled and we stood it upright, mission safely accomplished.
We called it good and Ken left. A few minutes later I realized I needed to take a project out of the basement today so the saw had to be moved. Installing the mobile base around it turned out to be surprisingly easy, and my wife and I did it in about 5 or 10 minutes. I tipped the machine and she slid in a pre-assembled half of the base, then we did the other side. It really went smoothly.
That Shop Fox mobile base only lifts the machine about 1/2", which allows it to still fit under a standard 80" door. Very thoughtful consideration in the design of the saw and base.
The only damage to the machine was to some paint on the top of the base on the backside.
We found it when we removed the crate and plastic. The plastic had not been ripped so it must have occurred at the factory, before packaging. I called Grizzly this morning, as much to tell them so they might improve their inspection before shipment, as anything else. The Grizzly folks were very pleasant and quickly asked if I would like a can of touch up paint. Why yes, thank you very much. I should have it next week - no charge. I have to say, the whole buying experience with Grizzly, delivery by UPS Freight, and follow up call to Grizzly went very smoothly. I would not hesitate to buy another machine from them.
OK, I wheeled the machine into what I think will be its final location.
This morning I put the parts I had removed back on. That process gave me a real appreciation for how well this thing had been designed and built. It's incredibly robust and the fit and finish as very, very good. I forgot to check if the wheels are co planer, but I bet they are. The saw looks to be everything I wanted. The blade guides work easily enough, and the guide post goes up and down silky smooth. Same for the table tilt adjustment. Everything fits together properly and moves easily.
I hope you enjoyed the adventure. I have to wire the machine up and run some hoses to the dust collection system before I can turn it on. Whoever made the comment if I was going to fire it up while it was still in the garage, I wish I had seen that before I had moved it - but I'm sure it will be fine.
I should have it running by next week. I bought a Lennox Woodmaster CT 1.3 tpi blade for it, too. I'm looking forward to cutting some 12" oak with it.
My 14" Delta is looking nervous, but I told him I'd never get rid of him. He's getting a 1/4" blade now - for which he's very happy.
Thanks for following along. If you get the idea of getting a big, heavy machine and taking it down your basement stairs, please be careful. I felt very safe with what I did, but I only did it after very careful planning. And I had a great partner in the process. Actually, I had two, Ken Vick and my wife.
Thanks a million Ken and Monika.
John