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  1. 10-04-2005, 11:03 PM #1
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    Grizzly: Big Gloat

    At least it is a big gloat for me. Well at 11:30 am a new machine showed up at the door via truck. My Grizzly G0555 made it in. So I spent the evening putting it together along with the riser block. It took about 2 hrs. myself to put it together. The lovely lady of the shop started the big bolt that holds the riser in place. I checked all of the alignments on it and all but one were dead on out of the box. I love the quick release. There is virtually no viberation at all. It is so smooth. If it wasn't so late I would cut some wood but the boss says not tonight. She did let me buy it so she could have the little bandsaw so I don't think I will argue now.
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  3. 10-04-2005, 11:17 PM #2
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    Very nice Bernie and nice to see another person from Kansas.

    Did you pick it up in Springfield, or have them deliver it?
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  4. 10-04-2005, 11:28 PM #3
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    Nice to see you got the Riser kit. You will be happy you did.

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  5. 10-05-2005, 12:00 AM #4
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    Thanks Steve and Bruce. Yes Bruce I was told to buy what I wanted now. So I got the riser. I am already glad I did. I also got a 3/4" 2 tpi for resawing logs and a 3/4" 3 tpi for resawing and general cutting other lumber from Suffolk (Timberwolf). I also got the 1/2" woodslicer from Highland Hardware to see how it works for like resawing veneer. Steve I bid and got it off ebay. It did come from Springfield and was delivered by truck today.
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  6. 10-05-2005, 3:37 AM #5
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    Bernie---Nice looking saw, congrat's. You are lucky indeed that the lady is into WW too.

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  7. 10-05-2005, 3:42 AM #6
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    Great saw, and worthy of a big gloat Bernie. Wow...a 2-bandsaw family. Hard to beat that.

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  8. 10-05-2005, 8:27 AM #7
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    Excellent Gloat. I know you will enjoy it.
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  9. 10-05-2005, 8:33 AM #8
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    Hey way to go there Bernie. Excellent saw. Glad it arrived it good condition and all is well. I am envious. Have fun it the shop!

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  10. 10-05-2005, 8:36 AM #9
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    Congrats Bernie! That should be a great machine for some time!

    Even with my 20" bandsaw, there are times where I wish I had a 14". It is on my never ending list!
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  11. 10-05-2005, 10:05 AM #10
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    Thanks again to all. Yes it is nice to have her in the shop working with me. The only thing that worries me is that she is getting better than I am on the bandsaw especially when she uses it for scrolling. Last night she asked if I was going to show her how to use the big router I got last week. I told her if I did I would have to get another one so we wouldn't fight over it. I got the look over the top of her glasses as she said you already have 2 of them.
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  12. 10-05-2005, 2:34 PM #11
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    Grizzly? You bought a Grizzly? Are you insane?


    Me too! I love a good bear story! I've got your bandsaw's bigger brother (and several of it's other siblings). Confident you'll love the saw! Enjoy.
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  13. 10-05-2005, 11:27 PM #12
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    Congratulations Bernie! I have the 555 with the riser kit and it's been a great saw. Enjoy!!!

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  14. 10-05-2005, 11:56 PM #13
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    Nice Saw

    Have fun with your new saw. I have very little room and even less funds but that modle is on my top 2 got to have list the other being a decent planer. Keep us posted how it does resawing logs and veneer.

    Keep on cutting
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  15. 10-06-2005, 8:17 AM #14
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    best wishes with the new saw. so how does it cut?

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  16. 10-06-2005, 8:57 AM #15
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    Congrats Bernie! Be sure to report to us on it's performance!
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