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Used Grizzly G0555 Bandsaw question

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Ok guys I need some LJ knowledge. I have been looking for a lightly used bandsaw for a while now and found an offer on Craigslist today for a Grizzly 0555 bandsaw for $150.00. First I wanted to know if that would be a good deal? The ad says it's in good condition, and from the one picture it looks to be very lightly used, but again its only a picture of one side and all the guts are not shown. So never having owned a bandsaw before I guess my question is, what should I be looking for? Is there anything in particular I should be critical of when looking over this bandsaw? Any little pieces or anything along those lines that are critical to it's operation? I'm just trying to avoid being the guy who picks up a $150.00 piece of scrap metal!
 
#4 ·
I have this saw. $150 is a steal! Run it and cut with it. IF the motor smokes or scrapes that will be a problem. Replacing the motor may be required. Check the guides, may need replacing. Do the wheels wobble when running? There are a lot of things to check that could be worn or out of adjustment on any band saw. If this saw was close to me I would go buy it at that price, just for spare parts.
 
#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
Unless it's been dropped off a truck or badly abused it should be
fine… and a bargain if it comes with a fence and motor.

I wouldn't hesitate or be too fussy. Look at the tires for cracking,
which will tell you something about age and how much it has
been used. If the tires look great, the saw is probably in good
working order.

In my experience most used machinery that hasn't been abused
in a professional cabinet shop is not messed up. You have to
be more cautious when buying real industrial machinery than the
home-shop/light industrial stuff because the real industrial shops
run tools into the dirt.

Sounds like a bargain that will go fast. Hop on it.
 
#6 ·
jump on it … i just bought a grizzly g1019 which is discontinued(that one is not) , 3/4 hp (that one is 1 hp) for $150 off the craiger myself. You've got a steal on your hands i wouldnt even haggle with him … heres your money now gimme my new bandsaw lol.
 
#7 ·
You probably know this by now….. but, turn it on…. watch and listen. If it doesn't blow up, ask the guy to help you load it up. As said above, there may be motor problems, but if that's all that's wrong with it, you got a steal. You may have to pick up a good blade for it. Just check it out and go with your feelings. You'll know whether to buy or not. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

- JJ
 
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