Dave Lehnert
04-29-2009, 8:58 PM
Hello!
I know the Grizzly G0513x2 bandsaw gets great reviews. In an effort to buy local I see that ShopFox (Grizzly sold through dealers) has a very similar model 1707. for $1053.00. Very close to the Grizzly price.
Anyone know how close this model is to the 513x2? Anyone own the ShopFox 1707?
http://www.workshoptools.com/images/stationary/W1707.jpg
With 12" of cutting height and a 16-1/4" throat capacity, this Bandsaw is built to handle large cutting chores. Its 2 HP motor has plenty of power to push 1" blades for resawing. Thoughtful engineering makes this saw a pleasure to use and includes convenient controls, a pair of dust ports for efficient dust collection, ball bearing blade guides and easy-to-read tension scale. Standard features include fence, miter gauge and 1/2" blade.
Miter gauge (with washer for T-slot table)
4" dust port x 2
Quick change blade release/tensioning
Blade tensioner indicator
Micro adjusting geared table
Height scale measurement
Built in tracking window
Precision ground cast iron table
Cast iron wheels
Deluxe extruded aluminum rip fence
Ball bearing blade guides
Sealed and permanently lubricated ball bearings
2 year factory warranty
Motor 12 HP, single-phase, 60 Hz, 220V, TEFC capacitor start induction Amps 12 Blade size 132" long Blade sizes range 1/8" - 1" wide Table size 23-3/4" x 17-1/2" x 1-1/2" thick Table height above floor 37-1/2" Cutting capacity (throat) 16-1/8" Maximum cutting height 12" Table tilt 10° left, 45° right Blade speeds 1,600, & 3,300 FPMFPM Footprint 27"W x 17-3/4"D Approximate shipping weight 454 lbs
I know the Grizzly G0513x2 bandsaw gets great reviews. In an effort to buy local I see that ShopFox (Grizzly sold through dealers) has a very similar model 1707. for $1053.00. Very close to the Grizzly price.
Anyone know how close this model is to the 513x2? Anyone own the ShopFox 1707?
http://www.workshoptools.com/images/stationary/W1707.jpg
With 12" of cutting height and a 16-1/4" throat capacity, this Bandsaw is built to handle large cutting chores. Its 2 HP motor has plenty of power to push 1" blades for resawing. Thoughtful engineering makes this saw a pleasure to use and includes convenient controls, a pair of dust ports for efficient dust collection, ball bearing blade guides and easy-to-read tension scale. Standard features include fence, miter gauge and 1/2" blade.
Miter gauge (with washer for T-slot table)
4" dust port x 2
Quick change blade release/tensioning
Blade tensioner indicator
Micro adjusting geared table
Height scale measurement
Built in tracking window
Precision ground cast iron table
Cast iron wheels
Deluxe extruded aluminum rip fence
Ball bearing blade guides
Sealed and permanently lubricated ball bearings
2 year factory warranty
Motor 12 HP, single-phase, 60 Hz, 220V, TEFC capacitor start induction Amps 12 Blade size 132" long Blade sizes range 1/8" - 1" wide Table size 23-3/4" x 17-1/2" x 1-1/2" thick Table height above floor 37-1/2" Cutting capacity (throat) 16-1/8" Maximum cutting height 12" Table tilt 10° left, 45° right Blade speeds 1,600, & 3,300 FPMFPM Footprint 27"W x 17-3/4"D Approximate shipping weight 454 lbs