Hardware Podcasts

The Innovators: Grizzly Industrial

Shop Talk Live · 12 Nov 2021 · 43m

What this episode covers

Jameson Hawn of Grizzly Industrial joins Mike Pekovich and Raleigh Johnson to discuss the company's history, direct-to-consumer business model, and product philosophy. The conversation covers the technical differences between bandsaw sizes, the benefits of helical versus spiral cutter heads on planers and joiners, and the strategic expansion into high-precision South Bend woodworking machines and CNC equipment. Hawn also explains how Grizzly manages overseas manufacturing quality control and navigates supply chain challenges.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Grizzly Industrial, South Bend, Fine Woodworking
Products
Riverbend Woodworks

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