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minowevie · 03-13-2008, 02:11 AM

Hi guys, I am going to buy a new band saw. and the one I like is only a 3/4 horse power. and the other is the same everything, except. 1 horse power. I like the ones with the deeper trouts. and higher horse power. and the exstintions to make the cutting from 6' to 12 inch. but. I am limited on elctric, so. I do, do, resawing. so what would you sugjest on horse power. so if I wonted to resaw a board. say only 6". what horse power would I need. to do a good job. say in oak. for along time. also. this would have a 93.1/2 blade. those seem to be the best sizes. to get all the cool blades. like the As-s. blades for resawing. but just wondering about the horse power. thanks Evie Dont wont to get something that would burn up to fast. Heck , I wont to Work it like crazy.

Jediscroller · 03-13-2008, 10:28 AM

Evie, being limited to 110V I would recommend a 1 1/2 or 2 HP saw. Mine is 1 1/2 HP and I've resawn 12" W Brazilian cherry without problem. If I were buying today, I'd give the Rikon (about$750) serious consideration. 13" resaw capacity without a riser block, 2HP motor, and lots of cast iron.

Rolf · 03-13-2008, 12:01 PM

Evie I have a Delta with the riser (105" blade) 1 1/2 horsepower.
I just added the Carter roller bearing guides. I am very pleased withe the saw.
But If I were buying a saw now I would follow Kevins suggestin and check out the Rikon.

Barefoot1 · 03-13-2008, 06:21 PM

More Power!!! Go with a 1 1/2 hp.

earlinjax · 03-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Our Woodcraft just had demo on bandsaws. You will either need a riser or a bigger saw. I have the 14" Jet without riser and really am limited to what I can resaw. I would say that right now the saw to get is the Rikon. Great resaw capability and appears to be very well made. I may have to eat my investment in blades and get a riser.

Earl

Mike Crosa · 03-13-2008, 09:36 PM

I have a chance to get a Grizzley 14" band saw for $275.00 which looks to be in pretty good shape. Any opinions? Is it worth it? All comments would be appreciated.

Jediscroller · 03-13-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Crosa

I have a chance to get a Grizzley 14" band saw for $275.00 which looks to be in pretty good shape. Any opinions? Is it worth it? All comments would be appreciated.

Mike,
I have the G0555 with the 6" riser block. I've had it for about 3 years now and have absolutely no complaints. It powers through very hard woods without bogging down and all in all I think it is the best bandsaw value on the market.

Mike Crosa · 03-13-2008, 10:13 PM

Thats the model number I am looking at. Doesn't have the riser but was looking at the Grizzley site and you can get it for $69.00. Thanks Kevin

minowevie · 03-14-2008, 01:03 AM

Kevin, that is the same saw I am looking at. the G0555. and the riser is in my book, $59.00. shipping , $69.00 sounds cheap. but it is a 1 horse power. it does go up on the higher horse powers. and trout debt. but I thingk this might be all I might need. thanks for your imput. that sounds lilke the one I could be saticfied with. how is the waranty thing. I have never bought from , Grizzly befor.

also. I would like to go look at the Rikon. where do I go? who sels it? thanks all. your all the greatiest. your friend Evie
PS. funny, I went out to look at hubbys BS. and it is only a 1/2 horse. dang. it cuts up a storm. so a 1 horse should do the job.

Mike Crosa · 03-14-2008, 02:40 AM

Evie you are right, the price for the riser is $59.00 plus shipping.

03-13-2008, 02:11 AM	#1
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Band saw again, Hi guys, I am going to buy a new band saw. and the one I like is only a 3/4 horse power. and the other is the same everything, except. 1 horse power. I like the ones with the deeper trouts. and higher horse power. and the exstintions to make the cutting from 6' to 12 inch. but. I am limited on elctric, so. I do, do, resawing. so what would you sugjest on horse power. so if I wonted to resaw a board. say only 6". what horse power would I need. to do a good job. say in oak. for along time. also. this would have a 93.1/2 blade. those seem to be the best sizes. to get all the cool blades. like the As-s. blades for resawing. but just wondering about the horse power. thanks Evie Dont wont to get something that would burn up to fast. Heck , I wont to Work it like crazy.

03-13-2008, 10:28 AM	#2
Jediscroller American Craftsman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 2,924 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 89 Times in 35 Posts	Evie, being limited to 110V I would recommend a 1 1/2 or 2 HP saw. Mine is 1 1/2 HP and I've resawn 12" W Brazilian cherry without problem. If I were buying today, I'd give the Rikon (about$750) serious consideration. 13" resaw capacity without a riser block, 2HP motor, and lots of cast iron. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

03-13-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 5,891 Thanks: 7 Thanked 105 Times in 96 Posts	Evie I have a Delta with the riser (105" blade) 1 1/2 horsepower. I just added the Carter roller bearing guides. I am very pleased withe the saw. But If I were buying a saw now I would follow Kevins suggestin and check out the Rikon. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

03-13-2008, 06:21 PM	#4
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More Power!!! Go with a 1 1/2 hp. __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

03-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grizzley Opportunity I have a chance to get a Grizzley 14" band saw for $275.00 which looks to be in pretty good shape. Any opinions? Is it worth it? All comments would be appreciated. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4 Last edited by Mike Crosa; 03-13-2008 at 09:49 PM. Reason: Add title

03-13-2008, 09:16 PM	#5
earlinjax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 527 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Our Woodcraft just had demo on bandsaws. You will either need a riser or a bigger saw. I have the 14" Jet without riser and really am limited to what I can resaw. I would say that right now the saw to get is the Rikon. Great resaw capability and appears to be very well made. I may have to eat my investment in blades and get a riser. Earl

03-13-2008, 10:13 PM	#8
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats the model number I am looking at. Doesn't have the riser but was looking at the Grizzley site and you can get it for $69.00. Thanks Kevin __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

03-14-2008, 01:03 AM	#9
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Kevin, that is the same saw I am looking at. the G0555. and the riser is in my book, $59.00. shipping , $69.00 sounds cheap. but it is a 1 horse power. it does go up on the higher horse powers. and trout debt. but I thingk this might be all I might need. thanks for your imput. that sounds lilke the one I could be saticfied with. how is the waranty thing. I have never bought from , Grizzly befor. also. I would like to go look at the Rikon. where do I go? who sels it? thanks all. your all the greatiest. your friend Evie PS. funny, I went out to look at hubbys BS. and it is only a 1/2 horse. dang. it cuts up a storm. so a 1 horse should do the job.

03-14-2008, 02:40 AM	#10
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Evie you are right, the price for the riser is $59.00 plus shipping. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

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