Bandsaws

Re: Bandsaws

TDaniel

>Riser kit without an large increase in hp is not worth the trouble. You need at least 1.5 honest hp to handle a 12" cut. I can't comment on the Grizzly because I have never used one. I have always preferred a good used American machine instead of the stuff from Cheena. This is my thinking....but you did ask.

Re: Bandsaws

Dennis Taylor (Akron, Ohio)

>I got the Grizzly 14 Bandsaw and riser block kit about December of last year, and for me it was a step up from a Craftsman, I use it everyday, and I haven't had any problem with tension of the blade at all, I have a Timberwolf and 2 Olson blades, I use the timerwolf for making blanks and the other two for Intarsia and bandsaw boxes...it surely seems like a good machine...I was skepitical due to the Chiense thing myself, but only heard good comments on the saw, so gave it a chance, and it surely is holding up well, I have no problems or complaints, as a matter of fact, I purchased a drum sander from Grizzly only about 3 weeks ago and it works fine also...I myself, just couldn't justify the extra money for the Jet or Delta..if you do get a Grizzly if I had one complaint it would be that there is no instruction for the riser block, it is of course self explantory to install the block, but they don't tell you how to adjust the blade from 92 1/2 inches to 105 to be able to tension the blade, I did email Grizzly and they emailed me insturctions back, and worked fine ...took only a few minutes to adjust....that is my Grizzly 2 cents worth...Dennis

Re: Bandsaws

Gary Bills in NC

>I have the Grizzly 17" with 2 hp. I really like it. I would go the extra money and get a 17" if you plan on sawing 10 and 12 inch thick wood. The 2 hp will go through 12" of oak easily with a good blade. Throw away the Grizzly blade though.

Re: Bandsaws

Cort Boyd in Payson, AZ

>Thanks everyone for the great responses. It sounds like it would be a good bandsaw for my type of work....not using it on a daily basis. Also, now being retired, the cost factor is always uppermost in my mind, although I DO prefer to "BUY AMERICAN" whenever I can! Thanks again..

Cort

Re: Bandsaws

Earl

>I have the same saw in an Elephant brand. I know it's the same because I e-mailed Elephant (in Taiwan) about a replacement part and they told me to buy the part from Grizzly as it was their saw! Anyway, when I started cutting turning blanks I was buying 3/8" blades from Home Depot or Supply One and I thought the saw was a bunch of junk. It was always bucking and binding. When I ordered the repacement part I needed I bought a Grizzly 3/8" platinum blade and now the saw cuts like it was going through butter. So, as many have said, buy a really good blade. It's worth every penny.