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- Grizzly G0513X2 17" Bandsaw 2HP w/Cast Iron Trunnion
- Brand: Grizzly | Category: Bandsaws

Well I finished putting it together yeaterday and tunning it up. It went quite well. I did use the stock blade first. Figured might as well use it for a bit. I put the 1” on it a timberwolf. My first cut was on a small 2×4 to check things for alignment. So for the big test. I took a piece of oak 2×6. I took a 1/2 off of it measured it great cut. Took that piece down to 1/4”, still a good cut. Then took it a little farther took that piece down to 1/16” Same great cut. Now I just need to figure where to put into my shop. I will post pic’s of the new arrangment of the shop when I get it done. Thanks again for all the info that you gave me to make this purchase.
Tim:
-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened





















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wseand
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#1 posted 1035 days ago
Well this is a great day for you have fun with it, as I am sure you will.
-- Bill - "Freedon flies in your heart like an Eagle" Audie Murphy
charlie48
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#2 posted 1035 days ago
Nice buy !! I’ve been looking at this saw.I’m sure you will love it, Grizzly makes great stuff. Thanks for the post.
-- Charlie............Only time will tell if it was time well spent.
sedcokid
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#3 posted 1035 days ago
I know that you will enjoy this saw for many years to come. Thanks for sharing..
-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,
HokieMojo
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#4 posted 1035 days ago
i’m jealous.
widdle
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#5 posted 1035 days ago
Wow..You must be stoked..Was actually thinking of ordering one today..Was on the fence on a mobile base..Did you get the Grizzly mobile base ? and how is it. Congratulations on the new saw..
-- Bueno...Nacho..
vicrider
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#6 posted 1035 days ago
I have had this model saw with a mobile base for two years. I can cut 1/16” veneers with it.
Even though I have been pretty happy with the Grizzly blades I bought at the same time, I am currently waiting on delivery of a Wood Slicer blade from Highland WW.
I was never a fan of resawing or making veneers when I owned a HF import 14” bandsaw, but this saw makes the process much easier and the end product much more reliable. After carefully adjusting the guides, I haven’t had issues with drift, blade flutter, or bowing. There is sufficient adjustment in blade tension to get nice straight cuts. I did attach a taller face to the fence.
Mobile bases are great accessories for a small shop. I have mobile bases on all my machines and on my maple bench. Occasionally I have to move nearly everything to work on my motorcycle.
I recommend this saw. Great performance for the money.
-- vicrider
Steven H
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#7 posted 1035 days ago
Eagle1
I’m curious how did you get yours on a mobile base?
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vicrider
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#8 posted 1035 days ago
I purchased an adjustable mobile base from Rockler (actually three ‘cause they were on deep dish discount that day). One each for my table saw, band saw and bench.
-- vicrider
Eagle1
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#9 posted 1035 days ago
Widdle I got the Shop Fox base model # G7314Z.
Steven In the instructions they tell you how to do it without picking the whole thing up. Taking my time I was able to get put togther all by myself. It was tough, I wouldn’t do that again.
The saw comes with the deluxe resaw fence. It is cast. And it has a resaw attachment of alunimun.
-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened
vicrider
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#10 posted 1035 days ago
I see I misunderstood the last question. I had a friend help me tip it up on a 2X and jockey the base underneath the saw. It is a heavy machine.
-- vicrider
b2rtch
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#11 posted 1035 days ago
“Widdle I got the Shop Fox base model # G7314Z.’
Tom,
Look at the openings in the cast iron wheel they say “Shop Fox” all over the place
-- Bert
matt garcia
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#12 posted 1034 days ago
That’s a beauty!! Congrats!!
-- Matt Garcia Wannabe Period Furniture Maker, Houston TX
MrPukaShell
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#13 posted 1033 days ago
No room in the shop you say….... I have room if it becomes too much of a problem. Awesome purchase.
-- Robert, So Cal, My Turn or Yours.....
a1Jim
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#14 posted 1033 days ago
Enjoy ,thanks for the review.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Ken90712
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#15 posted 1013 days ago
NICE!!!!! Congrats, I have the Grizzly Ultimate 14 and love it but 17 would be even better Good for you!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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