[hoss2006]

Just getting the ball rolling on what will no doubt be another long project filled thread.
The Grizzly G0704 is the type of BF mill I've wanted for a long time.
It's design is just more appealing than any of the Siegs and if Grizzlys quality
comes close to the reputation of these mills, I'll be a happy camper.
I expect to be.
Still just waiting out the backorder but that's nothing new with grizzly.
I was one of If not the 1st zoner to order one the first week of January.
The delivery date has been pushed back once already to March 9, I won't blink if it goes till April.
Good things come to those who wait.
I had a little "holy crap" moment the other day, got an email from grizzly with the subject, "your item has shipped"
Turns out it was just a bearing cover I ordered 4 months ago.(wedge)
I asked them if they would offer the mill without the stand for a little less but no go.
I don't need it so I may put it in the garage sale.
Mine is going on a heavy duty rolling cart 500lb cap. up in the lab so it will be handy.
More to come, Hoss

[mrcodewiz]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I contemplated the X3 at the low HF price but it looks like they are out and discontinuing it so I will probably go with the G0704 when they get some. It looks like a better mill for what I do.

[hoss2006]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. I contemplated the X3 at the low HF price but it looks like they are out and discontinuing it so I will probably go with the G0704 when they get some. It looks like a better mill for what I do.

Sounds like a good idea, but maybe HF is making room for a cheaper version
of the BF20 that didn't pass grizzlys quality control.
we'll see.
Hoss

[RiZ]

Hey all, new poster (and machinist) but I've been following the g0704 threads for a while now.

First off, thanks to Hoss and the others for posting all this great info about this mill and its capabilities, I've really learned a lot!
Originally I was hooked on getting the X3, but after reading into this machine more, I've since changed my mind.
Only things that suck are the long wait, and the crazy shipping charges to Alberta, Canada. I figure a grand for each machine after all is said and done!!

I want to stick with grizzly regardless, because I too am ordering the g0602 lathe, and wanna stick with the same company.
I ordered my g0704 bout a week ago (22nd) and they said stock will be arriving June 18. I noticed people ordering these machines earlier in the moth and even march, and were getting the same stock date. Anyone figure it's an innacurate date and will be an even longer wait due to the number of people ordering this machines???

Thanks, and I look forward to posting more!
Riz

[diyengineer]

Hey all, new poster (and machinist) but I've been following the g0704 threads for a while now.

First off, thanks to Hoss and the others for posting all this great info about this mill and its capabilities, I've really learned a lot!
Originally I was hooked on getting the X3, but after reading into this machine more, I've since changed my mind.
Only things that suck are the long wait, and the crazy shipping charges to Alberta, Canada. I figure a grand for each machine after all is said and done!!

I want to stick with grizzly regardless, because I too am ordering the g0602 lathe, and wanna stick with the same company.
I ordered my g0704 bout a week ago (22nd) and they said stock will be arriving June 18. I noticed people ordering these machines earlier in the moth and even march, and were getting the same stock date. Anyone figure it's an innacurate date and will be an even longer wait due to the number of people ordering this machines???

Thanks, and I look forward to posting more!
Riz

I also will be ordering both of those soon to convert to cnc :P

[dsdmax]

Riz, I dont want to falsely raise your hopes but ... seems there is one of two issues with Grizzly. Either they under promise and over deliver on purpose or they really have no idea on have to do inventory management.

i say this becuase i know three people here locally including myself that after ordering got a delivery date 3-4 months out. Actual delivery was more like 6-8 weeks I ordered mine in Jan - was promised by Apr - get it end of Feb. Another person i know here in the office ordered a couple weeks ago - was told end of July - just got a notice to expect it within 30 days.

Hopefully you will get such a notice soon as well. Dont forget to update your order for lift gate service if you need it !!!

[RiZ]

Riz, I dont want to falsely raise your hopes but ... seems there is one of two issues with Grizzly. Either they under promise and over deliver on purpose or they really have no idea on have to do inventory management.

i say this becuase i know three people here locally including myself that after ordering got a delivery date 3-4 months out. Actual delivery was more like 6-8 weeks I ordered mine in Jan - was promised by Apr - get it end of Feb. Another person i know here in the office ordered a couple weeks ago - was told end of July - just got a notice to expect it within 30 days.

Hopefully you will get such a notice soon as well. Dont forget to update your order for lift gate service if you need it !!!

Fingers crossed they pull through early! However, I've been planning my mill/lathe order since last year so I'm not tooo concerned bout another month or two..
And I checked the box to be contacted about the liftgate service on my order, so just waiting on the call.

Riz

[Enraged]

I am on the waitlist now too, so I'm very much looking forward to your build thread.

Do you have any specific plans for the mill? CNC conversion, belt drive, power drawbar, etc etc?

[hoss2006]

I am on the waitlist now too, so I'm very much looking forward to your build thread.

Do you have any specific plans for the mill? CNC conversion, belt drive, power drawbar, etc etc?

Yep, those are the immediate plans, probably belt drive at the same time as the CNC conversion.
The lathe/4thaxis/trunnion for it is in progress now, then there's a new pendant, console and ATC.
Should all take about 2 weeks,
Hoss

[hoss2006]

Curious. Just noticed that my credit cards available balance is $1044 less than it was yesterday.
Feb 15 was the original ship date grizzly gave me and they've backed it up twice.
They aren't supposed to charge until it's ready to ship, hmmm.
Probably just a computer glitch, I hope so actually, too Dang much snow out there to deal with unloading another mill right now.
Anyone else check their balances?
Hoss

[robcap]

They didn't charge my card yet, but I did get a post card from them last week saying the item I ordered is out of stock and I could cancel if I wanted.

FYI Chinese New Year started on the 14th and goes on for 2 weeks everything in China is on shut down.

Rob

[hoss2006]

I got the same card from them too but guess what,
IT"S ON THE WAY!!!
Just got my email from grizzly with the tracking info, it's currently enroute, due in Pittsburgh tomorrow.
Guess I'll have it Friday or Monday.
CRAP, got some snow to dig so I can get it on/off the truck.
Hoss

[digits]

I got the same card from them too but guess what,
IT"S ON THE WAY!!!
Just got my email from grizzly with the tracking info, it's currently enroute, due in Pittsburgh tomorrow.
Guess I'll have it Friday or Monday.
CRAP, got some snow to dig so I can get it on/off the truck.
Hoss

Surely, it means you've got two days to design, build and video the Hoss Snowblower Xtreme

[hoss2006]

Surely, it means you've got two days to design, build and video the Hoss Snowblower Xtreme

HA, I've got one but it hasn't been started in 6 years.
Dealing with that and digging it out of the shed might be a bigger PITA.
I should just make a quick sled and drag the mill across the snow.
Hoss

[mrcodewiz]

Oh man, I didn't want to hear that. I haven't scraped up the funds to order mine yet.

[hoss2006]

Oh man, I didn't want to hear that. I haven't scraped up the funds to order mine yet.

I'll bet grizzly already put in an order for another batch or 2 to complete orders.
When you're ready, you may have it in a couple days instead of waiting like the rest of us.
Thats how I got my 10x22 lathe, was back ordered for months, heard online they were in stock, placed my order and had it in 3 days.
Hoss

[hoss2006]

Cool, tracking still shows it on the way to the Pittsburgh terminal and they're supposed to call first
to setup the home delivery time.
Looks like it'll be Monday.

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow. ~Mark Twain

Procrastination is like masturbation. At first it feels good, but in the end you're only screwing yourself. ~ Monty Python?

Hoss

[Enraged]

Just curious, have you considered a "freak" conversion for the G0704? It looks like you could make an extended Y axis using two base castings, combined with an extension for the head and some supports for the column.

[hoss2006]

Just curious, have you considered a "freak" conversion for the G0704? It looks like you could make an extended Y axis using two base castings, combined with an extension for the head and some supports for the column.

Ummmm, no. Already have a freak so I don't need another.
Besides, wouldn't be able to think about it until grizzly or someone offered replacement parts.
This mill already has a rotating head, that's articulate enough.
The Y may get slightly increased but not too much.
We'll see what it looks like a year from now.
Hoss

[greenb_60097]

Ordered last night......shipped....no, just kidding

Order stated they're due 4/1/2010...now to order the drives and motors before they are back ordered as well.

BG