Originally Posted by kenneth kayser
How is that Grizzly's fault that you ordered the wrong parts? A restocking fee is not that uncommon.
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How is that Grizzly's fault that you ordered the wrong parts? A restocking fee is not that uncommon.
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He didn't yet say he ordered the wrong parts. If they made the mistake,certainly no restocking fee should result,though.
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He did say it but he needs to clarify. I order parts all the time using part numbers from parts diagrams. I don't trust customer service to get it right.
I agree.
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I would echo the comments previously posted about the merits of picking up an older US (or Canada) made bandsaw for cheap and fixing it up. Keep an eye on your local online classifieds and check out the Old WoodWorking Machines website. A 12" machine may be all you need.
It will be a fun project on its own and if you are the least bit mechanically inclined you won't have any problems restoring one. And when you're gone it'll be a machine that your heirs will fight over instead of just hauling to the kerb!
Dan
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I think the Grizzlys are great saws for the money, especially the 17 and 19" models. I almost bought one right before I got a deal that I couldn't pass up on a 16" Walker Turner.
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Have you considered a different approach to making gears? In FWW Small Projects book there is an article about a guy who makes his gear teeth using a lathe and router. He gets exactly the tooth same profile every pass and the lathe indexing system allows precise repeatability. However, if you are looking at making large gears, then a BS may be the best way to go.
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This is off the subject of this thread, but I cannot let this go without a response and clarification.
1) He did order the wrong parts. We had the right parts in stock and offered them, but he said he "improvised" and did not need the parts anymore.
2) He did not get charged restocking fee for the returned parts, but he did not get reimbursed the shipping charges.
3) He did buy a small handtool that he returned and was charged restocking fee on.
4) He has not purchased anything in over 5 years.
We generally have very good notes in our computer system.
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Another question...I like the G0513x2, it takes a 131.5 inch blade...is it difficult to find good after market blades in this size? I haven't had much luck sourcing them.
Montgomery- I've seen the lathe indexing system online but for now I think the bandsaw suits me better.
Bob
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I have a Carter blade that I bought locally that is that size. You can order blades online form Suffolk(sp?) and other places any size you need.
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hope not. Mine is on it's way.
Highland Hardware.(Wood slicer)
Grizzly
Suffolk Machinery (Timberwolf)
That's my plan at least.
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Bob, buy your blades from an industrial supplier.
They cut them to length and weld them, so any size is possible.
That's the least expensive way to buy band saw blades, forget the retail method.....Rod.
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Ditto, what he said.
Stephen Edwards
Hilham, TN 38568
"Build for the joy of it!"
I too was brought up a bit short on the QA comment. Where are you reading these reviews/comments. I have heard little other than praise for the 555 and the 513 family. If the G0555 is being reviewed by an Agazzani owner without consideration of price I could see there might be some expectations that weren't met ;-)
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
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Bob - A suggestion. It sounds like you don't need big power and large capacity (not much point in buying 12" or greater resaw capacity if you're not going to re-saw). That means that you're probably looking for the typical, 14" floor-standing models, which should cost you about $800 in Delta, perhaps a bit less in Grizzly, and perhaps a bit more in a Jet with the new triangular frame.
Anyway, the factory tolerances for wheel balancing, tracking, guide quality, etc.. is usually fairly middle of the road, which is highly appropriate for most woodworkers that want to use it to rip stock, re-saw, etc..
However, if you want high precision tracking and completely vibration free operation, there are many things you can do yourself that will drastically increase performance from this aspect.
In particular, I spent a Saturday afternoon very precisely balancing the idler and driver wheels and shafts, replaced the standard v-belt with a link belt (which typically gives lower vibration), and replaced the stock guides with Carter ball bearing roller guides. I also tuned the blade by carefully smoothing down the weld, and rounding the back. THe difference was really unbelievable - well worth the time spent. And the expenditure was modest - about $125 for the Carter kit, and another $15 for the link belt.
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The Delta X-5 is still made in the U.S and is under $1,000.
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