Tom Hamilton
06-17-2006, 3:29 PM
Yes, today was Bandsaw Assembly Day (BAD) in Houston.
Corvin Alstot offered assistance so we gathered up this AM and began figuring out the Grizzly 513X Specs here:G0513X 17" 2 HP Extreme Series Bandsaw (http://www.grizzly.com/products/g0513x)
The freight company had some trouble making delivery: they sent it out on a non-liftgate truck the first day. But on Thursday they got it right and the driver willingly 416lbs on a two wheeler up the drive, under the 7 foot garage door and up the final two inches on to the wooden shop floor. He got a cold Coke for his effort!
The slatted crate was slightly damaged in shipment, one skid had splintered causing the pallet to not sit squarely. The resulting torque loosened one of the lower slats from the pallet.
Nothing damaged inside so the pallet and crate when out with yesterday's trash pickup
The table and bits and pieces were well packed 41074 and complete. In fact I ended up with two manuals. Far better than not getting any.
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a protectorant which came off easily with Goos Gone. Mineral spirits will work also. Brushed Goos Gone on the table and after a couple of minutes it was bright and clean.
The manual reads well and provides instructions in the correct order. The only suggestion I have is to tie the parts lists in the instructions to the numbered drawings in the exploded views.
The table went on without a hitch, a two person lifting job and then we began alignment. Installing the zero stop under the table was really the only alignment operation necessary; everything else checked out to be square like it was supposed to be.
I installed a plug on the cord to connect to my 220v source, adjusted tension and guide bearings and we fired it up. Good news: it started, no breakers clicked and we were off and sawing.
This is Corvin peeling off a slice of pecan with the stock 1/2 blade. 41075. Better blades are the next step, I think I remember folks liking Timberwolf so I may go that way.
All in all, the fit and finish is excellent. The adjustments are smooth and things seem to line up like they are supposed to. I like the large "on/off" switch, the quick release tension lever, the size of the table and the windows to check tracking.
For a first time Grizzly customer I'm impressed and pleased. :D If you are considering a bandsaw purchase this model is a worthy candidate.
Best regards, Tom, in Houston, excited about his new 513X!
Corvin Alstot offered assistance so we gathered up this AM and began figuring out the Grizzly 513X Specs here:G0513X 17" 2 HP Extreme Series Bandsaw (http://www.grizzly.com/products/g0513x)
The freight company had some trouble making delivery: they sent it out on a non-liftgate truck the first day. But on Thursday they got it right and the driver willingly 416lbs on a two wheeler up the drive, under the 7 foot garage door and up the final two inches on to the wooden shop floor. He got a cold Coke for his effort!
The slatted crate was slightly damaged in shipment, one skid had splintered causing the pallet to not sit squarely. The resulting torque loosened one of the lower slats from the pallet.
Nothing damaged inside so the pallet and crate when out with yesterday's trash pickup
The table and bits and pieces were well packed 41074 and complete. In fact I ended up with two manuals. Far better than not getting any.
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a protectorant which came off easily with Goos Gone. Mineral spirits will work also. Brushed Goos Gone on the table and after a couple of minutes it was bright and clean.
The manual reads well and provides instructions in the correct order. The only suggestion I have is to tie the parts lists in the instructions to the numbered drawings in the exploded views.
The table went on without a hitch, a two person lifting job and then we began alignment. Installing the zero stop under the table was really the only alignment operation necessary; everything else checked out to be square like it was supposed to be.
I installed a plug on the cord to connect to my 220v source, adjusted tension and guide bearings and we fired it up. Good news: it started, no breakers clicked and we were off and sawing.
This is Corvin peeling off a slice of pecan with the stock 1/2 blade. 41075. Better blades are the next step, I think I remember folks liking Timberwolf so I may go that way.
All in all, the fit and finish is excellent. The adjustments are smooth and things seem to line up like they are supposed to. I like the large "on/off" switch, the quick release tension lever, the size of the table and the windows to check tracking.
For a first time Grizzly customer I'm impressed and pleased. :D If you are considering a bandsaw purchase this model is a worthy candidate.
Best regards, Tom, in Houston, excited about his new 513X!