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Grizzly G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw | 
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| Brand: Grizzly
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $595.00
Buy New: $575.00
Media: Misc.
MPN: G0555X
UPC: 690550705557
EAN: 0690550705557
ASIN: B000KOXXQE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Deluxe heavy-duty stand | | | Fence is adjustable for blade lead | | | Includes one 3/8" blade, fence and miter gauge Fence scale with magnifying window | | | Precision ground cast iron table | | | Upper and lower ball bearing blade guides All ball bearing construction |
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Product Description
We have turned one of our most popular bandsaws into an extreme machine. We made the stand heavier, the table bigger, and the cast iron wheels stronger to take on your toughest jobs. We've even added a Re-saw Fence and a built-in light. And our ingenious 2-piece table extends all the way to the left yet, allows the table to tilt to 45 degrees without removing anything. Just look at all these features and we think you'll agree, this is one awesome bandsaw.
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| Customer Reviews:
 grizzly 0553X August 30, 2008
Charles Acridge (Fortuna, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got the riser with the bandsaw. It was easier to add than I expected, but you do need a helper.
The saw is heavy enough to be extremely stable with no vibration, yet quiet. The blade guides adjust easily, both upper and lower, but the lower are not so easy to access. The on and off is within easy reach; the light is
a welcome accessory. The lever tension control works nicely. Both the miter guide and the rip fence are sturdy. The 1 1/2 H motor seems fine on 120V power. Overall, it's all I expected and more. Couldn't be happier with it.
Grizzly GO555x is the best bang for your buck July 4, 2008
M. Crabtree (Wichita, Kansas United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I ordered the saw on the 2nd at 10am. I picked it up at the carrier on the 3rd at noon. I drove into my drive about 1pm when the UPS guy showed up with the riser kit. Great service Grizzly!!!
I had it together within a couple of hours, riser block and all. All the parts were fit and finished very well. Threads and holes were all very exact and lined up well. The table was flat. The wheels were coplaner right out of the box. (Riser block did not change this).
The only blade I had was the 3/8 105" that came with the riser kit.
After adjusting the guides and getting everything tight, I turned it on.
Very quiet saw, I'm impressed. It passed the nickel test right off the bat.
I had a 2*6 By 8" piece of scrap oak. I set the fence for about 3/8"
I took it slow. It made it through just fine, good straight resaw, even with a 3/8" cheap factory blade.
The guides are all right they adjust well and all that but,I will change them out for Carters.
The back of the blade runs on the side of the thrust bearing. I also believe single guide bearings are not wide enough to stabilize a 5/8" resaw blade. The manual says it can take a 3'4" blade, way too big for single bearing guides. I also believe this saw to be too small to exert enough tension for a 3/4" blade anyway, so I will stay with 5/8" or 1/2" for resaw work. Overall I am very satisfied with this machine. The delivery service could not of been better.
Well built band saw April 12, 2008
Otto56
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
The GO555X is a much better saw than the Jet or others that are in the same price range. I was worried about spending this much money on a saw I had never seen. The problem with Grizzly is this. If you have a problem and you call customer service they are very nice and understanding, they tell you that someone will contact you to solve your issue but they never do. You cannot contact the people you need to talk to directly. This went on for weeks for me. It got to the point that I cancelled my payment through my credit card. Then all the sudden I was a priority with a manager at Grizzly. This was frustrating and avoidable but I truly believe that if I did not strong arm them I would still be waiting. Why the 5 stars you ask? All of my problems were actually for the G7944 Drill Press. After they resolved my issues with the drill I decided to give them another shot. I am glad I did. I went to my local Woodcraft and tried all ot there bandsaws out. Now that I have this one and can compare it to the others, there is no comparison. Just be ready to deal with customer service if it comes to that.
Amazing saw! March 15, 2008
Benjamin L. Hamilton (Fargo, ND)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This was my first band saw, so I did a ton of research. My primary concern was that there'd be a bunch of issues out of the box that'd be a pain to deal with (wheels not coplanar, vibration etc). Well, I can happily say that EVERYTHING worked perfectly out of the box. I also purchased the 6" riser kit which went on without any issues whatsoever (but it does take two people to install it).
In conclusion, everything fit together well, there was no vibration, the table's straight as an arrow and it everything seems to work perfectly. I couldn't be happier, thanks Grizzly!
Excellent bandsaw January 30, 2008
E. Holmquist (South Windsor, CT USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've had this bandsaw for a few weeks now and have been using it to cut bowl blanks for woodturning and a few veneer pieces. It has performed flawlessly. Only minor adjustment was needed on the tracking of the upper wheel, which is easily performed via an external knob.
The 4" dust port works reasonably well, only a small bit of sawdust is left on the table which may be swept towards the blade with a bench brush after cutting is complete to send it to the dust collector. Once attached to my dust collector, I no longer needed to sweep / vacuum up the area around the saw.
The saw was easily set up, with only minor assistance needed to lift the saw on to the base. I used a block and tackle with a 3/8" eye bolt attached to a convienient hardpoint in the frame. This way all I needed was someone to steady the saw while I hoisted it up and moved the base into position. I had the saw base on a mobile base to help move things around.
If you do not have some burly friends to help, get the lift gate truck delivery option.
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