Cian
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lscraig said:
If you are strapped for cash though, I would definitely check out the used market or the display models at the local store. You may get a hidden jewel by shopping around.
Yup. What he said.
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bonsainut
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Trying to get to an apples to apples comparison. Assuming fence, miter, extension(riser) and mobile base for all saws, here is a comparison of price (commercial delivery):
Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw: $664
Grizzly G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw: $919
Jet 708115K JWBS-14CS Closed Stand Bandsaw: $904
Jet 710116K JWBS-14DXPRO Deluxe Pro Bandsaw Kit: $1018
If I skip the extension(riser) kit, the prices are:
Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw: $594
Grizzly G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw: $849
Jet 708115K JWBS-14CS Closed Stand Bandsaw: $804
Jet 710116K JWBS-14DXPRO Deluxe Pro Bandsaw Kit: $1018 (comes with riser, standard)
The differences here being size of motor, type of stand, and other features related to tensioning, wheel type, balancing, etc.
Does this change anyone's opinion?
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Cian
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Well, if I was willing to spend that today, I'd (maybe save a little more and) get one of these instead: Grizzly G0513 for $944 shipped plus a mobile base
And then buy one of these next year for the really curvy stuff: Craftsman 10" benchtop bandsaw
Otherwise, I'd wait it out in the used market. In my observation, many of the ridiculous deals in recent years often appear in California.
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Edited by Cian (03/10/10 01:08 PM)
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jinky
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I forgot to mention earlier...
If you do choose Grizzly, I recommend you avoid their Shop-Fox mobile bases. My biggest regret with my G0555x purchase was buying the S-F base to go with it. Every time I watch the guys on the Woodsmith TV show effortlessly move their 14" Powermatic bandsaw around, I get jealous...
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guyk
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jinky said:
I forgot to mention earlier...
If you do choose Grizzly, I recommend you avoid their Shop-Fox mobile bases. My biggest regret with my G0555x purchase was buying the S-F base to go with it. Every time I watch the guys on the Woodsmith TV show effortlessly move their 14" Powermatic bandsaw around, I get jealous...
try upgrading the casters i did this on the sf base under my sander 800+ pounds and now it moves very nice just had to drill a couple new holes and make sure the swing of the caster clears the sides
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jack607 said:
#1 Never, never wait till you need a tool to buy it!
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Cian
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jinky said:
If you do choose Grizzly, I recommend you avoid their Shop-Fox mobile bases. My biggest regret with my G0555x purchase was buying the S-F base to go with it. Every time I watch the guys on the Woodsmith TV show effortlessly move their 14" Powermatic bandsaw around, I get jealous...
I've had the same experience with their Heavy-Duty mobile base.
The G7314Z is rated for 700lbs per the printed catalog, but, oddly, the website now says 500lbs. 
I have a G1021X2 planer on one (~530lbs) and it struggles with the weight.
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Cian
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May be a stretch, but a dream saw for many. 
And in your neck of the woods. 
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bonsainut
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A little out of my league  Plus it's 230.
It's amazing how you can start looking at something thinking $500 - $600, and end up looking at something priced $1550  I'd buy a saw like that and I'd have to buy $3000 worth of resaw hardwoods just to justify it
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Cian
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bonsainut said:
It's amazing how you can start looking at something thinking $500 - $600, and end up looking at something priced $1550
Welcome to the Club, err, I mean, Forum!
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bonsainut
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jinky said:
If you do choose Grizzly, I recommend you avoid their Shop-Fox mobile bases. My biggest regret with my G0555x purchase was buying the S-F base to go with it.
Is there another base that you would recommend? Is it just the weight or some other aspect of the stand that causes the issue (in your opinion)?
I've had saltwater aquariums on mobile stands before, so I'm used to working with heavy casters when required - 1000 lbs is nothing when you're talking water
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