14” bandsaw for $1,000 or less ?

[dennis thompson]

I had a kickback on my table saw today. The wood hit my hand, hurt like crazy and resulted a couple of cuts, a trip to the doctor and 3 stitches. Could have been a lot worse if it hit my face.
I don’t make furniture, mostly small cuts for the intarsia I make. If I has a decent bandsaw I could have used it to make the cut that kicked back.
Is it possible to a reasonably decent 14” bandsaw with a fence for $1,000 or less?
Thanks

[Paul F Franklin]

Grizzly has at least two 14 machines well under 1k that are worth considering.

[Rob Sack]

I would think you could find a descent Delta 14" bandsaw in that price range. Assuming the tires and bearings are in good shape, that particular model has a number of after market accessories available including fences, guides like those from Carter, and riser blocks that will increase the resaw capacity. My previous bandsaw was a Delta 14' with an enclosed stand that I picked up for $400.00. After a couple of years, the motor blew and I replaced it with a higher horsepower motor. Mine came with the Delta fence system, but I took it off and use the Carter fence. I also use the Carter guides and a riser block. Even though I have since upgraded to a larger Laguna, which is probably my favorite power tool in the shop, I have kept the Delta and with a 1/4 inch blade, I use it for a lot of curve work.

[Justin Rapp]

Keep your eyes on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace if you are willing to get one that is used. There sure is a lot of 'junk' out there but I suspect you can find one in good shape if your are patient. Like Paul mentions, there are 2 from Grizzly but shipping is $199 for a machine that cost $795, so paying 25% more for the machine seems a bit nuts.

There was a bunch of sales that usually happen in January, like 10% off JET (which usually has free shopping). I am not sure where you are in NJ but maybe you can get lucky and snag up a floor model from the Rockler Store in south jersey.

[Michael Burnside]

Woodcraft has a Rikon for 1400 (after 10%) and free mobile base. I know it’s not less than 1K but you can ship to the store for free.

Otherwise, I’d say used market is a good idea as pointed out above.

[Steven Cooper2]

I have the grizzly 14 inch deluxe and an pretty happy with it. I have a bigger saw that in in the process of restoring s will and hype to go to a scrolling/ curve saw and the big one for resaw in the future.

Check your local woodworkers clubs as well. I've seen a couple old deltas go for under 200.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Do you really need a 14" saw?

See this thread:
https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?292520-Who-has-a-good-10-quot-bandsaw

I ended up going with the Wen 10".
While it's a decent saw, I think the Rikon would have been the better choice - only because there are a lot of after-market goodies for the Rikon

[Carroll Courtney]

Mentally, I hope you went back over what went wrong, why kickback. It has happened to me, what I was ripping was a twisted 2x4 which I never done again. Let’s learn from our mistakes so they don’t go wasted.

[dennis thompson]

Mentally, I hope you went back over what went wrong, why kickback. It has happened to me, what I was ripping was a twisted 2x4 which I never done again. Let’s learn from our mistakes so they don’t go wasted.

Carroll
Thanks for your concern. I did go over what i did wrong , and the issue was, obviously, Me, not the saw. I know what I did wrong and that's why I'm looking at a bandsaw
Thanks

[roger wiegand]

Excellent used 14" Delta saws come up in the $5-700 range all the time around here. There are enough of the around that the aftermarket parts suppliers have pretty much all the replacement parts you might need, plus some nice upgrades (like a big handwheel for tensioning the blade) that you could add and still stay well under your $1K budget.

[Ron Selzer]

Grizzly has their 14" on sale thru 2/14
The Classic 14" Bandsaw - Grizzly Industrial (https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-the-classic-14-bandsaw/g0555)
basically save enough that freight is $29
I have had one for 20 yrs and it is a good saw for me, probably have about 2 hrs total run time. It is there if I need it, just not a band saw person.
Ron

[dennis thompson]

I’ve decided to buy a Grizzly GO555 bandsaw. I’ve heard so many horror stories about saws being delivered broken that I’m tempted to drive up to Muncey (Muncy?) PA and pick up my saw. It’s about 225 miles so I could do the round trip in a day. I’m not trying to save the shipping as the drive will cost nearly as much as the shipping, I just want to make sure I don’t get a broken bandsaw.
What do you think, should I go pick it up or take my chances and have it delivered?
Thanks

[Justin Rapp]

I’ve decided to buy a Grizzly GO555 bandsaw. I’ve heard so many horror stories about saws being delivered broken that I’m tempted to drive up to Muncey (Muncy?) PA and pick up my saw. It’s about 225 miles so I could do the round trip in a day. I’m not trying to save the shipping as the drive will cost nearly as much as the shipping, I just want to make sure I don’t get a broken bandsaw.
What do you think, should I go pick it up or take my chances and have it delivered?
Thanks

Assuming it's used? Grizzly hasn't had their PA showroom since 2015!

[Warren Lake]

for that money or a bit more seen enough pro bandsaws for sale over the years. They require power and space most hobby guys dont have from from a value point of view they are a bargain compared to that. Even on smaller sites or facebook market place there must be some decent used stuff

[Edward Weber]

Grizzly has their 14" on sale thru 2/14
The Classic 14" Bandsaw - Grizzly Industrial (https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-the-classic-14-bandsaw/g0555)
basically save enough that freight is $29
I have had one for 20 yrs and it is a good saw for me, probably have about 2 hrs total run time. It is there if I need it, just not a band saw person.
Ron
I'd say you're not a bandsaw guy, 2hrs in 20 years. I put two hours on mine every other day when processing boards and turning blanks.

[dennis thompson]

Assuming it's used? Grizzly hasn't had their PA showroom since 2015!
Thanks Justin, it’s new, You answered my question, I don’t think I’ll be driving to Washington or Missouri 😊. I guess I’ll just have to have it delivered and hope for the best.

[Justin Rapp]

Thanks Justin, it’s new, You answered my question, I don’t think I’ll be driving to Washington or Missouri . I guess I’ll just have to have it delivered and hope for the best.

I finally got to see one of my top-pick bandsaws (hammer N4400) at the woodworking this weekend. If I was able to pull the trigger on it, you'd have a heck of a deal on a Laguna 14BX.

[Ron Selzer]

I'd say you're not a bandsaw guy, 2hrs in 20 years. I put two hours on mine every other day when processing boards and turning blanks.

I am not a band saw guy, currently own 3 bandsaws. One from the 50's 19" 2hp Rockwell made for schools, maybe 15 minutes use in last 2 yrs, Grizzly Go555 picked up in Pa early 2000's from showroom, ShopSmith that came with a ShopSmith, I have never used. Had a cheap 3 wheel Delta it got used probably less than 20 hours, owned it 30yrs, gave it away to a young guy starting wood working.
My favorite saw is a panel saw(3), Safety Speed Cut H-5, 100's of hours on it. Radial arm saws(4) next. First stationary power saw.
Rarely use a band saw, however would not want to be without one.
Ron

[dennis thompson]

i can get the GO 555 from Grizzly or from Home Depot which is a few miles from my house. HD would probably make is easier if there are any delivery damages to return it. which do you think would be a better way to buy it? Home Depot will match the sale price
thanks

[roger wiegand]

It took HD five tries to deliver a toilet to our local store that wasn't broken into a dozen pieces. Just sayin'.

[Justin Rapp]

i can get the GO 555 from Grizzly or from Home Depot which is a few miles from my house. HD would probably make is easier if there are any delivery damages to return it. which do you think would be a better way to buy it? Home Depot will match the sale price
thanks

That is actually a good idea to buy it through home depot, but remember you still need to get it home but shipping weight is only 200 pounds. On HD web site, it's $928, so they jack the price up for shipping. However if HD actually matches the current sale price of 625 and doesn't tack on the extra for shipping, you make out like a bandit. I know Roger posted that it took 5 tries to get a toilet delivered but a bandsaw isn't a toilet. Ironically I had 3 toilets delivered to HD for pick up in store and all 3 were fine.

[dennis thompson]

It took HD five tries to deliver a toilet to our local store that wasn't broken into a dozen pieces. Just sayin'.

Well, Roger that's pretty scary but I would think that Home Depot would not keep the bandsaw in stock and would simply order it directly from Grizzly to be delivered to me. Again the issue is simply returning if the product is delivered damaged. I want to avoid having to ship it back to Grizzly, if I get it from Home Depot, I can just put it in my truck and drive it to my local Home Depot.

[dennis thompson]

I ordered the Grizzly GO555 bandsaw today directly from Grizzly. It was on sale, for $625, so I saved $170.
The customer service and tech people at Grizzly were very helpful.
Thanks for your advice, which, as usual, was very helpful.

I do think I might buy some stock in a freight company, the freight with liftgate service was $229:eek:

[Carroll Courtney]

Congratulations on your BS, if possible pick up couple good blades. I always favor 1/2 wide but also keep 1/4 on hand.
Couple stories to share:
I work with guy who cut the tip of his thumb off while pushing piece of wood on his BS . He said that he wasn’t paying attention. One more:
I also work with guy who became woodshop teacher at high school. During cls he was ripping a piece of lumber experience a kick back. That kickback took off three fingers. He was very thankful, if not hitting his hand it would have hit his stomach causing even more damage. Point being nothing is 100% safe, being in shop requires our attention all time.

[Warren Lake]

what does that mean became a teacher.

[Justin Rapp]

Congratulations on the new saw.

[Carroll Courtney]

Warren, he was in maintenance dept where I also work. He went night school and received his teacher certificate for I believe building trades. He taught woodshop for about 10 years then retired