Bandsaw advice

Ken, I have not used this model but looked hard at it before I went with my Powermatic. The major reason is that I just enjoy Powermatic equipment. But this is a quality bandsaw and Grizzly makes a solid line of tools. The 1 horsepower motor might be a little light for resawing but it should be ok with a Timberwolf or Woodslicer blade in it. I would suggest getting a riser with it as it is relatively inexpensive and will nearly double your resawing capacity, should you need it.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I have that model and like it very much. I added the 6” riser and am glad I did. Also get some extra 105” blades. I also got the 6” high H7584 Resaw fence.

-- Minotbob

Everything I hear about Grizzly is positive – from my own experience though with my general international table saw. Check and make sure you would be able to get a replacement motor with the proper mounts to fit the china made tools. The mount on the General international is special and not interchangeable with say a Baldor motor – the china versions are wider – so if your motor goes you are stuck with buying the exact same one from the manufacture at higher prices than you could find a higher quality motor and you will have to wait a few weeks to get it up again. That being said I have still read really good thing about Grizzly. And do get the 6 inch riser, a rip fence would be nice but you could always roll your own (As I have on my jet) a good ½ 3tpi blade (Timberwolves comes to mind) and a selection of narrow ones.

Ken, GO FOR IT. I have one and it is a very nice saw. You can even get the riser kit which helps with resawing.
KHOP

-- How am I doing? Better than I deserve.

I too have one. It is an excellent machine. Just remember to buy a quality blade as the one that comes with it is not so great.
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

I’ve heard good things about it also

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

Ellen: I have been thinking about this saw myself … how high is the floor stand (from the floor to the base of the saw frame?

I ask because my current 10” Craftsman is bolted to mobile shop cabinet, and I am thinking the G0555 might fit the bill.

-- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. -- Vincent T. Lombardi

I think Powermatic tools are MUCH better than Grizzley and if you buy the Powermatic 14 Inch Bandsaw within the next 10 days or so, you can get a free Riser Block and free shipping. You can get it online from www.toolorbit.com

I think its a great offer and you’ll end up saving more than $300 :)

-- Samreen Soomro, www.toolorbit.com, www.toolmarts.com