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Offline Whiskeyjet

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2017, 10:34:21 pm »
I just got a saw recently, it was a craftsman 14" 1HP.  It didn't come with a fence like the Grizzly, but I got it very cheap as the box was damaged. I Have had lots of fun with it already, I'm sure it's very entry level but hey that's what I am so it's ok. Has bearing blade guides even.  Does pretty good resaw (as far as I know) with the 3/4" blade and a homemade fence that I clamp on.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #31 on: March 19, 2017, 10:08:34 am »
Well guys, after much deliberation, heckin' and feckin', I made a decision and placed an order. Can't thank you guys enough for all the input and information you put out there. Here's what's coming...

Grizzly G0555X - 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw
 
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #32 on: March 19, 2017, 10:40:37 am »
That's a very nice saw.  You won't regret it.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #33 on: March 19, 2017, 10:49:03 am »
Wow can't wait to see what you make with that beautiful saw Upstate. I'm sure you'll make it pay for itself. Should save a bit of :BB
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Offline DC

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #34 on: March 19, 2017, 11:07:50 am »
So now we'll be gettin' two bows a week!! ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #35 on: March 19, 2017, 11:18:38 am »
Wow nice saw you should be real happy with that congrats  :OK
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #36 on: March 19, 2017, 01:01:42 pm »
Thanks guys. I'll try to pace myself and spread the bow posting out nice and even. No more than 4 a week.  ;D
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #37 on: March 19, 2017, 02:28:23 pm »
I'm thinking you better sharpen up the chainsaw. Your gonna go through a lot of wood
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #38 on: March 19, 2017, 04:09:16 pm »
Jeff....I see it.Got the catalog here.Very nice saw.Hope they cut you some slack one way or another.You'll really like it though.I've had a GO555P since 2012.This one's got a 1hp motor.I think yours is a 1.5hp.You should have a larger working table too.Easy enough to assemble and get to know.Keep a 5/32" ellen wrench around....lol.
Just replacing blades mostly is all I've done besides I think 1 roller bearing guide once.Use it for arrow shaft making too along with many other different jobs.Don't own a table saw.
It roughs out stave after stave for me.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #39 on: March 19, 2017, 04:18:42 pm »
What just checked back no bow yet.lol.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #40 on: March 19, 2017, 04:44:20 pm »
He's gotta clean the sawdust out of his eyes first bjrogg.....lol.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #41 on: March 19, 2017, 04:57:24 pm »
Make sure to wear a respirator when using that saw.  It will make a lot of fine sawdust that can fill your lungs quickly. 
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #42 on: March 19, 2017, 08:05:35 pm »
bj, I just sharpened that puppy today! Cut a nice log of BL to prepare for the Grizzly's arrival.

Ed, I remembered you saying you've been happy with yours and that definitely made the decision easier.  ;) Oh yeah, and I think I got most of the dust out. lol I can kinda see myself in the mirror now.  :laugh:

Thanks OO. I've got one and I'll hang it right by the saw.  :OK
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #43 on: March 20, 2017, 12:56:39 am »
Curses!! >:D👹😂😂. Now, I gotta go looking for a really big, neat saw AND a traveling harp, and the little lady already has eyes on the tax return😀😂! That looks like a real nice saw, been following this thread and lots of good advice and insights from folks who know what they are doing.  I'm sure a lot of us learners will benefit from the input!  Grizzly may see an uptick in orders😀.  Do they have a "got it at the factory" option?  Springfield, MO  is only about 600 miles or so from here😀👹!  used to be "Get your kicks on RT 66" - now I think it is "You can do more on I-44"!   Enjoy the new man toy
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Help buying a bandsaw?
« Reply #44 on: March 20, 2017, 01:01:55 am »
Quote from: upstatenybowyer on March 19, 2017, 08:05:35 pm

Thanks OO. I've got one and I'll hang it right by the saw.  :OK
don't just leave it hanging there put it on haha. Cheers- Brendan
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