I have a Rikon 14" that is just fantastic!!!
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I think the grizzly is very similar!
Mike
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | another band saw question |
I am in the market to upgrade in the near future and just looking around. I have a 10" band saw that is really limiting. I am at least moving up to th 14" 1 1/2 hp range. I have been eyeing the powermatic. But when I look at the specs and compare it to the grizzly that is souped up with 1 1/2 hp motor (i think it is the ultimae or something) I just don't see the difference. The powermatic is now about 11-1200 bucks. the grizzly is 575 bucks. I am just trying to see where the price difference comes from. Anyone have the grizzly with 1.5 hp motor? I know that if I decide to go for more resaw capacity I should go to the 2.5-3 hp range, and may do that. But I am just window shopping now, and am thinking if I stay on the smaller end the grizzly is a helluva deal? |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
I have a Rikon 14" that is just fantastic!!! www.rikontools.com I think the grizzly is very similar! Mike |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
And another $125 gets you the 17" Griz with the same trunnion and guides. A real sweet spot in the value/dollar comparison. |
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
The Grizzly I was referring to was the GO555X. I work in my garage, and I am without a 220 outlet. If I go up to spending the money to have a 220 put in my garage I think I will just go for a 2 or 3 horse saw. The rikon looks really tempting too. |
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
another question then. the bigger grizzly's with the 2 hp motor say 110/220 v prewired for 220 outlet. i may move in the next 2-3 years to a rural area, and would at that time make sure i have a shop setup with a 220 outlet. So it would really suck to buy a saw in the near future with my current outlet limitations keeping me in the 110 range. But if I could get a saw that could be wired for 110 or 220v, that would be a really good option. Is there a disadvantage to running a 2 hp motor on a 110 circuit if it is built to do so? And I wonder how big of a deal it would be to get the motor wired that way, guess I will have to give grizzly a call. |
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| Author: | joel Thompson [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
if your even thinking about making the move to 220 go for a laguna saw they are very reasonabley priced and amazing saws. they do a smaller 14" saw aswell. joel. |
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
another question then. the bigger grizzly's with the 2 hp motor say 110/220 v prewired for 220 outlet. i may move in the next 2-3 years to a rural area, and would at that time make sure i have a shop setup with a 220 outlet. So it would really suck to buy a saw in the near future with my current outlet limitations keeping me in the 110 range. But if I could get a saw that could be wired for 110 or 220v, that would be a really good option. Is there a disadvantage to running a 2 hp motor on a 110 circuit if it is built to do so? And I wonder how big of a deal it would be to get the motor wired that way, guess I will have to give grizzly a call. |
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
Todd, an honest thanks is in order. You just cleared up alot for me. Cast Iron it will not be. Like I said, I am asking early as I am 2-3 months away from making the jump, less I get jumpy early. But suddenly the Rikon is looking alot better. |
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| Author: | Steve Walden [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
Jon - I have a 14" Grizz if you want to have a look this weekend. |
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| Author: | jonhfry [ Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
sent you a message, i'd like to try to go take a look. |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: another band saw question |
My Rikon 14" deluxe is a sweet saw. I have not had any issues thus far resawing up to 9" tall boards 1/4" - 1/8" slices with a simple 3/4" Timberwolf Blade. Accurate. Slower than a bigger saw twice its price, but accurate. Works great on a 20 amp circuit in my garage, too. Woodcraft's upcoming "10% off everything including power tools" sale is a nice time to pick up Rikon gear. -j. |
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