Grizzly Grinder Failure & Shop Setup Update

Quick shop update and a hard lesson learned.-My Grizzly 2x42 grinder finally gave out just two months after the warranty expired, and the replacement cost doesn’t make much sense compared to buying a whole new unit. I break down what happened, why I’m not thrilled with the support experience, and what my options are moving forward. This also turned into a good reminder about something important: Always have backup gear. I walk through how I adjusted my setup, brought older machines back into rotation, and kept things running without missing a beat. I also talk about: Why manual systems like TSPROF are great backup options (especially during power outages) and go over my current sharpening station setup. ***New 3D Printable Angle Guide files For The BUCKTOOL Variable Speed 2x42 available on our site*** https://www.alxthor.com/store DON'T OWN A 3D PRINTER YET- No Worries we can make them for you! https://www.alxthor.com/bucktool-angle-guides If you’ve been waiting on TSPROF gear, they’re fully restocked in the US right now. https://tsprof.us/?ref=alxsharpen ⏱️ Key Timestamps 0:00 – Grinder failure update 1:14 – Why repair doesn’t make sense 2:36 – Possible motor upgrade project 3:45 – Lesson: always keep backup gear 5:00 – New shop setup walkthrough 6:35 – TS Prof restock + why it matters 8:00 – Manual sharpening during power outages 10:30 – New 3D printable angle guides 14:00 – Why some products aren’t DIY 16:30 – Business updates & workflow 18:25 – Where to contact for support 💡 Key Takeaways Equipment will fail, often sooner than expected Repair costs can make replacement the smarter move Backup machines aren’t optional if you rely on your tools Manual systems like TS Prof keep you working even without power Having flexible setups saves time and stress