I have owned a number of Grizzly tools over the past 12 years. 2 HP Lathe....burned out in 18 months.....Disc & Belt sander, bearings shot after 8 years.....14" Band saw, starting to wear out after 10 years.....Drill press, still working, but the quill run-out is starting to be a problem in deeper plunges. Hand drill, burned out in less than 2 years, same with the jig saw. By contrast, I have a 40 year old Rockwell jointer that never has had a problem. My Craftsman Table Saw has been running flawlessly for 20 years. I understand the pricing with Grizzly is very attractive, as I used to live in Western Washington and it was relatively handy to run up to Bellingham and buy the equipment. But you get what you pay for.
Grizzly tools, unless you buy the high end stuff, is made for hobbyists. Which means occasional use. As much as I turn, the lathe only made it 18 months before the bearings froze. The sander was used maybe a couple of times a week in the past 6 years (seldom prior to that) and I rarely used the belt sander on it and still the bearings went bad. They are not made for everyday use. Cost is an issue and I understand that, having purchased Grizzly for price over quality. Knowing what I know now I would buy a used Jet, Powermatic, Delta, or whatever before buying a new anything Grizzly. Also advise you to stay away from the lousy grade stuff at Harbor Freight.
IMHO---Rich