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Grizzly G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw
We have turned one of our most popular bandsaws into an extreme machine. We made the stand heavier, the table bigger, and the cast iron wheels stronger to take on your toughest jobs. We've even added a Re-saw Fence and a built-in light. And our ingenious 2-piece table extends all the way to the left yet, allows the table to tilt to 45 degrees without removing anything. Just look at all these features and we think you'll agree, this is one awesome bandsaw.
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Grizzly G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw Reviews
This is my first Grizzly tool and it wont be my last. I am so glad I bought this tool. To say the shipping was fast would be an understatement. After using the saw for awhile I am still very happy as it buzzes through anything that will fit under the bearings. I based a big part of my decision on reviews from fellow woodworkers so I hope I can help someone out as well. Fit and finish are awesome and the quality of this tool just blew me away (for the money).
The saw cuts like a dream and the power is twice the Ridgid. After fighting with cool blocks and ceramic guides for years this saw is just fantastic. It took two friends and myself to put it together and install the riser block. Update to this review.
Upon opening the box I was concerned that I had purchased just another 14" bandsaw but I was quite mistaken. I am not knocking Ridgid as I have the 3650 Table saw and absolutely love it. so get some help lined up if you buy this tool. The included fence with the re-sawing attachment is very well made as well. The riser block gives 12" of capacity and the saw runs very quite with the stock bearings.
After researching and studying I selected this saw over the Steel City 16", (mainly due to space constraints in my shop and my budget). The saw arrived the same day I got the e-mail that it had shipped. I bought this saw to replace a 14" Ridgid (I lovingly call the "boat anchor") and there is just no comparison. All in all I couldn't be more pleased and I am VERY happy with this piece of equipment. The bearing guides are a bit finicky but that's OK as I am going to upgrade to Carter guides soon.
The saw is heavy enough to be extremely stable with no vibration, yet quiet. Overall, it's all I expected and more. Both the miter guide and the rip fence are sturdy. The lever tension control works nicely. The on and off is within easy reach; the light is.
The blade guides adjust easily, both upper and lower, but the lower are not so easy to access. I got the riser with the bandsaw. It was easier to add than I expected, but you do need a helper. Couldn't be happier with it. The 1 1/2 H motor seems fine on 120V power.
a welcome accessory.
Great service Grizzly. The manual says it can take a 3'4" blade, way too big for single bearing guides. The wheels were coplaner right out of the box. I had a 2*6 By 8" piece of scrap oak.
I drove into my drive about 1pm when the UPS guy showed up with the riser kit. I set the fence for about 3/8". All the parts were fit and finished very well. Threads and holes were all very exact and lined up well. I took it slow.
I also believe this saw to be too small to exert enough tension for a 3/4" blade anyway, so I will stay with 5/8" or 1/2" for resaw work. After adjusting the guides and getting everything tight, I turned it on. The delivery service could not of been better. (Riser block did not change this). I picked it up at the carrier on the 3rd at noon.
The table was flat. It made it through just fine, good straight resaw, even with a 3/8" cheap factory blade. The back of the blade runs on the side of the thrust bearing. Overall I am very satisfied with this machine.
The guides are all right they adjust well and all that but,I will change them out for Carters. The only blade I had was the 3/8 105" that came with the riser kit. I ordered the saw on the 2nd at 10am. I had it together within a couple of hours, riser block and all.
It passed the nickel test right off the bat. I also believe single guide bearings are not wide enough to stabilize a 5/8" resaw blade. Very quiet saw, I'm impressed.
I was worried about spending this much money on a saw I had never seen. Now that I have this one and can compare it to the others, there is no comparison. The problem with Grizzly is this. You cannot contact the people you need to talk to directly. After they resolved my issues with the drill I decided to give them another shot.
Then all the sudden I was a priority with a manager at Grizzly. Just be ready to deal with customer service if it comes to that. Why the 5 stars you ask. This went on for weeks for me. I am glad I did.
All of my problems were actually for the G7944 Drill Press. It got to the point that I cancelled my payment through my credit card. The GO555X is a much better saw than the Jet or others that are in the same price range. If you have a problem and you call customer service they are very nice and understanding, they tell you that someone will contact you to solve your issue but they never do.
I went to my local Woodcraft and tried all ot there bandsaws out. This was frustrating and avoidable but I truly believe that if I did not strong arm them I would still be waiting.
In conclusion, everything fit together well, there was no vibration, the table's straight as an arrow and it everything seems to work perfectly. My primary concern was that there'd be a bunch of issues out of the box that'd be a pain to deal with (wheels not coplanar, vibration etc). This was my first band saw, so I did a ton of research. Well, I can happily say that EVERYTHING worked perfectly out of the box. I couldn't be happier, thanks Grizzly. I also purchased the 6" riser kit which went on without any issues whatsoever (but it does take two people to install it).
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