Jesse Schauer
07-11-2009, 7:55 PM
I've been stalking Craigslist for while now in search of a decent band saw with little success. I've come to the point where I'm ready to buy something new. I would get the Grizzly G0513X but I currently rent and have no reasonable way to power it (two circuits in the garage, both 110/20A).
For now, I've narrowed it down to either the Shop Fox W1706 or the Grizzly G0555X. From what I can tell, they are pretty similar with the Grizzly being slightly better (extra 1/2 HP motor, resaw fence, etc). I can get the Shop Fox locally for about $100 less (counting in tax and the lack of shipping).
This will be my first band saw and will probably do a combination of curves and resaw. I will most likely be adding a riser block. I've been leaning towards the Grizzly but am leery about dealing with the shipping. Is the G0555X worth the extra cost and hassle?
For now, I've narrowed it down to either the Shop Fox W1706 or the Grizzly G0555X. From what I can tell, they are pretty similar with the Grizzly being slightly better (extra 1/2 HP motor, resaw fence, etc). I can get the Shop Fox locally for about $100 less (counting in tax and the lack of shipping).
This will be my first band saw and will probably do a combination of curves and resaw. I will most likely be adding a riser block. I've been leaning towards the Grizzly but am leery about dealing with the shipping. Is the G0555X worth the extra cost and hassle?