I am not a band saw guy, currently own 3 bandsaws. One from the 50's 19" 2hp Rockwell made for schools, maybe 15 minutes use in last 2 yrs, Grizzly Go555 picked up in Pa early 2000's from showroom, ShopSmith that came with a ShopSmith, I have never used. Had a cheap 3 wheel Delta it got used probably less than 20 hours, owned it 30yrs, gave it away to a young guy starting wood working.
My favorite saw is a panel saw(3), Safety Speed Cut H-5, 100's of hours on it. Radial arm saws(4) next. First stationary power saw.
Rarely use a band saw, however would not want to be without one.
Ron
Last edited by Ron Selzer; 02-11-2024 at 7:23 PM.
i can get the GO 555 from Grizzly or from Home Depot which is a few miles from my house. HD would probably make is easier if there are any delivery damages to return it. which do you think would be a better way to buy it? Home Depot will match the sale price
thanks
Dennis
It took HD five tries to deliver a toilet to our local store that wasn't broken into a dozen pieces. Just sayin'.
That is actually a good idea to buy it through home depot, but remember you still need to get it home but shipping weight is only 200 pounds. On HD web site, it's $928, so they jack the price up for shipping. However if HD actually matches the current sale price of 625 and doesn't tack on the extra for shipping, you make out like a bandit. I know Roger posted that it took 5 tries to get a toilet delivered but a bandsaw isn't a toilet. Ironically I had 3 toilets delivered to HD for pick up in store and all 3 were fine.
Distraction could lead to dismemberment!
Well, Roger that's pretty scary but I would think that Home Depot would not keep the bandsaw in stock and would simply order it directly from Grizzly to be delivered to me. Again the issue is simply returning if the product is delivered damaged. I want to avoid having to ship it back to Grizzly, if I get it from Home Depot, I can just put it in my truck and drive it to my local Home Depot.
Dennis
I ordered the Grizzly GO555 bandsaw today directly from Grizzly. It was on sale, for $625, so I saved $170.
The customer service and tech people at Grizzly were very helpful.
Thanks for your advice, which, as usual, was very helpful.
I do think I might buy some stock in a freight company, the freight with liftgate service was $229
Dennis
Congratulations on your BS, if possible pick up couple good blades. I always favor 1/2 wide but also keep 1/4 on hand.
Couple stories to share:
I work with guy who cut the tip of his thumb off while pushing piece of wood on his BS . He said that he wasnt paying attention. One more:
I also work with guy who became woodshop teacher at high school. During cls he was ripping a piece of lumber experience a kick back. That kickback took off three fingers. He was very thankful, if not hitting his hand it would have hit his stomach causing even more damage. Point being nothing is 100% safe, being in shop requires our attention all time.
what does that mean became a teacher.
Congratulations on the new saw.
Distraction could lead to dismemberment!
Warren, he was in maintenance dept where I also work. He went night school and received his teacher certificate for I believe building trades. He taught woodshop for about 10 years then retired