SawDust_Junkie Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Does anyone here have, or have used this bandsaw from Grizzly : http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G8976 I found someone locally who has this saw for sale, used, (about 20 months old) at $75.00. He is including 3-4 blades along with the saw. I have been looking this saw on the Grizzly web page for a couple of months and think it would work well for my needs. Everyone I have heard talk about Grizzly tools seems to like them and think they are pretty good quality, but I have never purchased anything from them. I e-mailed the guy with the bandsaw for sale and he replied back that I could come look at it one night this week. I am tempted, as $75.00 is a good savings. The saw sells for $140.00 new at Grizzly, but a new one comes with warranty and all. I was just curious if any of you have ever used this saw and what are your thoughts on it. Thanks everybody ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 I've never used that exact saw, but I'd say go for it. I have several Grizzly tools, and they're top notch. For $75 with no shipping charge, plus a few blades, I'd say it's a good saw to start on for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Fender, what did you decide on this bandsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDust_Junkie Posted November 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hey Jay ! I actually went ahead and bought the saw. I went by the guys house and looked at it and it was in excellent condition. It is used, but not abused. I figured, hey, for $75.00, with four blades, how can I lose. It's not a heavy duty saw by any means, but I figure if I take my time when using it and don't force anything or get in any hurries, it will work just fine. And another bonus is that when my wife saw what it was ( she didn't really know what a bandsaw was or could do) she decided that she may be able to use it for some craft ideas she's had. So, I didn't even catch any grief for spending the money on another tool ! If anyone is interested, I will post later with my impressions on how well it performs and recommend either for or against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 And another bonus is that when my wife saw what it was ( she didn't really know what a bandsaw was or could do) she decided that she may be able to use it for some craft ideas she's had. So, I didn't even catch any grief for spending the money on another tool ! Nice!! My girlfriend complains that all I ever spend my money on is "wood and guitar stuff" You definately dodged a bullet there my friend Let us know how it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDust_Junkie Posted November 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Just an update for jay5, got to use my new bandsaw over the weekend. I did two jobs with it. Well, only one actually. I cut out some of my deer bone into rough blanks for my nuts. That worked really well. Now have to impose on my neighbor again and use his grinding wheel to shape them. I tried using the bandsaw to cut my peghead down to the final shape, but that didn't work out so well. The saw has a maximum cut heigth of 3 7/8", and I was using the 3/8" blade that I got with it. That was tall enough to fit the Strat peg head under, but the problem was the blade wanted to wander on the top part of the cut. The bottom of the cut followed the line exactly, but the top kept straying. I don't know if the blade tension was not tight enough or if this saw is just not going to be heavy duty enough for this large of a cut. Anyway, I was able to use the saw to cut relief cuts about every 1/4" along the face of the peg head. Then had to use a handsaw to slowly cut cut along my profile. This worked out well, and after much, much sanding, the peg head turned out great. I will post some new progress pictures soon and let you see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Fender, glad to hear that you got a good result. The tension might need to be increased. I dont have any experience with bandsaws as of yet so someone else might have a suggestion. I like the way Guitarfrenzy shaped his peghead. He used a robosander and a template to get the shape and then a sanding drum and fence to thickness the face. That is going to be the method I think I'll use. A drillpress is my next tool purchase (soon ). I think with the right accessories it is a very versetile tool. Hope things continue to go well for you. Cant wait to see pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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