Joe Pack
06-09-2003, 2:35 AM
Thinking out loud again...
After side by side comparisons today, I "think" I have made up my mind to purchase a larger bandsaw than I originally intended. The price differential between the more powerful Jet and Delta 14" saws and the larger Jet and Grizzly saws is fairly small, considering I likely will never buy another one. Here are comparisons where differences are obvious.
Features: Motor - Jet: 1 1/2hp, Grizzly: 2hp; Wheels - Jet: cast iron, Grizzly: cast aluminum; Cutting Height - Jet: 10", Grizzly: 12"; Blade size - Jet: 123" odd size, Grizzly: 132"; Guides - Jet:Euro style, micro-adjust, Grizzly:Euro style, ball bearing, set-screw/thumb-screw; Table - Jet: standard tilt w/guage, Grizzly: micro-adjust; Quick-release detentioner - Jet: no, Grizzly: yes; Speeds - Jet: single, Grizzly: dual; Miter gauge - Jet: no, Grizzly: yes; Warranty - Jet: 2 years, Grizzly: 1 year Price differential delivered to my house - Jet@$860, Grizzly @ $825.
What do you think? Are any or all of these differences a "deal buster" or "deal maker?"
After side by side comparisons today, I "think" I have made up my mind to purchase a larger bandsaw than I originally intended. The price differential between the more powerful Jet and Delta 14" saws and the larger Jet and Grizzly saws is fairly small, considering I likely will never buy another one. Here are comparisons where differences are obvious.
Features: Motor - Jet: 1 1/2hp, Grizzly: 2hp; Wheels - Jet: cast iron, Grizzly: cast aluminum; Cutting Height - Jet: 10", Grizzly: 12"; Blade size - Jet: 123" odd size, Grizzly: 132"; Guides - Jet:Euro style, micro-adjust, Grizzly:Euro style, ball bearing, set-screw/thumb-screw; Table - Jet: standard tilt w/guage, Grizzly: micro-adjust; Quick-release detentioner - Jet: no, Grizzly: yes; Speeds - Jet: single, Grizzly: dual; Miter gauge - Jet: no, Grizzly: yes; Warranty - Jet: 2 years, Grizzly: 1 year Price differential delivered to my house - Jet@$860, Grizzly @ $825.
What do you think? Are any or all of these differences a "deal buster" or "deal maker?"