Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw
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Manufacturer: GrizzlyAccessories:
- Grizzly H3051 Riser Block Kit for G0555
- Grizzly G5152 93-1/2" x 1/8" x .025" x 14 TPI Raker Bandsaw Blade
- Grizzly G5153 93-1/2" x 1/8" x .025" x 18 TPI Raker Bandsaw Blade
- Grizzly G5154 93-1/2" x 3/16" x .025" x 4 TPI Skip Bandsaw Blade
- Grizzly G5155 93-1/2" x 3/16" x .025" x 10 TPI Raker Bandsaw Blade
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw
Customer Review: A First Time Bandsaw User's Experience
Summary: 5 Stars
Update April 2010: I can't believe it's been almost 7 years since I bought this. The only problem so far is that the bottom blade guide bearings froze and I had to buy new ones. The bearing just went from around $3 to $7. I use this saw a lot when making toys and other small wooden gadgets.
I've used it to resaw oak up to 5" thick and it follows a straight line with absolutely no problem. I haven't tried cutting much thinner than 1/8" but at that thickness it still saws nice and straight. The only thing I added was a couple of wheel cleaner brushed made from toothbrushes. I have absolutely no regrets having bought this saw.
I've been using this saw for a couple of months now and so far it's been a great machine. Note that this is my first bandsaw, so I don't really have anything to compare it with.
Once I got it home, I had a friend help me carry it downstairs. Assembly goes pretty quick and is easy. Basically all you have to assemble is the base. It's built of strong sheet metal and has a nice looking finish. I would recommend mounting this on a mobile base and to mount it before you completely assemble it. It would be a real good idea to have a friend help mount the saw assembly on the base. It's pretty heavy and awkward for one person to handle.
There were two small problems I ran into during assembly. I put the table insert that fits around the blade in backwards. I thought it was binding against the blade so ended up enlarging the slot with a file. I should have turned the insert 180 degrees instead. I've since made some zero clearance inserts from plastic. Secondly after following the guide wheel alignment procedures, I neglected to repeat them for the set under the table. I finally noticed that after about a week of use.
Once assembled and aligned I was cutting 1/16" slices from a 2x4. I did change to a different and better blade that made quite a difference in the ease of cutting. I've cut mostly softwood, but have also resawn some 4" thick red oak down to 1/8" slices. I've cut MDF, plastic pipe (makes a big static charged mess) and pine and walnut. I made some boards from a walnut log I salvaged from a neighbor's fireplace pile and using them made several boxes for Christmas presents. I also made a 4" to 2 ½" vacuum adapter for my shop vac to fit into the saw dust port. I'm really happy with this tool. I don't think you can beat its features and quality for the price.
A note about delivery. It was delivered by truck freight so you have to take that in mind. It's recommended by Grizzly that you go to the truck freight depot to pick it up. I had a friend with a pickup truck who helped me. There would have been an extra charge for the truck to deliver to my house and use their drop tail gate, otherwise, you're responsible for unloading it from the truck. I think this pretty standard delivery practice for the large Grizzly tools. This saw weighs about 200 pounds on delivery.
Description of Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw
We have redefined what a 14" Bandsaw should be like and have incorporated features into this saw that normally are either optional or unavailable on other Bandsaws on the market. CHECK IT OUT! There is absolutely no other company in the world that has a larger selection of Bandsaws than Grizzly. We know Bandsaws inside-out and our numerous years of selling Bandsaws has culminated in this incredible 14" saw shown above. You will not be disappointed! Made in ISO 9001 Factory Features: ? Deluxe heavy-duty stand ? 1 HP motor ? Upper and lower ball bearing blade guides are standard ? All ball bearing construction ? 4" dust port ? Includes one 3/8" blade, fence and miter gauge ? 2 speeds ? Fence scale with magnifying window ? Optional Riser block kit (H3051) available. Specifications: ? Cutting capacity/throat: 13-1/2" ? Maximum cutting height: 6" ? Overall size: 66-1/2"H x 26-3/8"W x 30-1/4"D ? Table height above floor: 43-5/16" ? Table tilt: 45° right, 10° left ? Frame construction: Cast iron ? Table construction: Precision ground cast iron ? Fence construction: Deluxe extruded aluminum ? Wheels: Fully balanced cast aluminum with rubber tires ? Motor: 1 HP, TEFC, 110V / 220V single phase, 1725 RPM ? Amps: 10@110V / 5@220V ? Blade speeds: 1500 & 3200 FPM ? Blade size: 92 1/2 - 93-1/2" (1/8" to 3/4" wide) ? Table size: 14" x 14" ? Approximate shipping weight. 210 lbs.Band Saws
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