Interesting Clone

algale · Post by **algale** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:12 pm

This jigsaw by Grizzly sure looks like it was copied from the old Magna 18 inch jigsaw. http://twintiers.craigslist.org/tls/4141494565.html

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:29 pm

algale wrote:This jigsaw by Grizzly sure looks like it was copied from the old Magna 18 inch jigsaw. http://twintiers.craigslist.org/tls/4141494565.html

The stand with motor is worth that! Wonder what the real item looks like(that appears to be a mfr pix).

dgale · Post by **dgale** » Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:18 pm

I think that's the actual saw for sale - it just looks unused. I agree it's a great deal and interesting that it not only looks like the old SS jigsaw but they even note that it will mount on a SS...so obviously it was designed this way and it's not a coincidence (and I presume it was advertised this way and this is how the seller knows it - looks like there's some literature still attached to it - perhaps it's mentioned in there).

enyoc · Post by **enyoc** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:25 am

hmmm... grizzly.com makes no mention of this product on their site - no manual, no product page. I may be wrong (I often am) but I think they list even no longer manufactured products at http://www.grizzly.com/manuals

SAYRE PA is a "bit" of a haul from MUNCY PA where Grizzly is located, but not a ridiculous distance.

A couple theories:
- This guy (or some PO) worked for Grizzly and got to take home a prototype
- Grizzly made some but decided not to market and might have dumped them at the store or at one of their tent sales.

I am half tempted to get it because at the very least the base has some use as a power station. BUT i am trying SO HARD to not buy Chinese any more.

I'm attaching the pics here since CL ads tend to disappear over time...

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Jack Wilson · Post by **Jack Wilson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:16 pm

It looks like a good deal to me, I paid more than that for my jigsaw.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:50 pm

It would be gone if I lived near by.

That setup is pristine.

opus139lsb · Post by **opus139lsb** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:27 pm

algale wrote:This jigsaw by Grizzly sure looks like it was copied from the old Magna 18 inch jigsaw. http://twintiers.craigslist.org/tls/4141494565.html

Greetings all , just got back ( 10/26/13 ) from Sayre,Pa picked up the Grizzly Scroll Saw. Very nice condition not abused, it is a 1988 model with a manual which shows it being attached to a Shop Smith and a power station.
According to the owner he got a couple of years ago from an estate sale along with some SS equipment. It was worth the $65.00 but the drive was a killer from Cleveland, Ohio though I also went to Grizzly in Muncy and picked up a granite plate and some other specials. The difference in table height is 3 1/4" , the power station is lower.
Now will have to update the equipment list, starting to run out of room in the shop (2200 sq ft).

cincinnati · Post by **cincinnati** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:49 pm

Thanks for posting.
I was going to say it must be from the 1980's. I follow grizzly tools close and never know they offered a Shopsmith jigsaw clone.