Grizzly GO555 14 in Bandsaw....any reviews or personal opinions?

[Brandon Ketchum]

I have been looking for a band saw capable of resawing, but within my budget, and came across this grizzly model locally for $250. It is in excellent condition and also has a riser block kit. Has anyone used this particular model and have any insight/experience on its performance? I would greatly appreciate any info.

[Howard Acheson]

I bought one new about 5-6 years ago to replace an old Jet that finally gave up. I did not want the riser block but did order it with optional Cool Block blade guides. I like these guide blocks much better than the stock circular bearing guide blocks.

The saw assembled easily and all parts were included.

The saw has worked flawlessly with just an occasional cleanup and tune up.

[Tai Fu]

The only comment I have is... I saw one in Mythbusters.

[Alan Bienlein]

For $250 including the riser block it would already be sitting in my shop.

[Brandon Ketchum]

ill be on my way to get it shortly. ill let you all know how it works out.

[Prashun Patel]

Great buy for that coin.

[Jon Shank]

I've got the nearly identical Rigid version of that saw and it's been a winner. I put that same grizzly riser block on it and it works great too, no alignment issues or vibration, etc. Should be a great saw for you.

Jon

[Robert Todd]

I've had one for several years and I am very satisfied with it. No complaints.

[Dale Fitzgerald]

I have one with the riser block and have had no problems.

[Tai Fu]

I really envy being able to get a Delta 14" clone cheaply...

[Richard Coers]

It may be capable of doing some resawing, but it will be incredibly slow. You don't mention what kind of wood or height you will be sawing, but you'll get the resawing quality you pay for.

[Kenneth Walton]

It's as nice as any 14 incher, if you put a good blade on it and set it up right. When the resaws get on the 6+ inch side, you have to go exceedingly slowly, so don't expect to be quick about it. Certainly quicker than resawing by hand!

[glenn bradley]

"Grizzly GO555 14 in Bandsaw....any reviews or personal opinions?"

I thought you were kidding around when I first read this title. ;-)

Try "G0555 site:sawmillcreek.org" for about a thousand results on this site alone.

Great saw by nearly all accounts.

[Prashun Patel]

If I had to pick a nit with this saw, it'd be the guide bearings. When I had mine, the bearings required readjustment frequently. The thrust bearing nut refused to stay in position when the saw vibrated.

I also found the tension mechanism awkward.

It is a completely serviceable saw - and for your price, I think it's a great value. But if it were me, I wouldn't expect it to be more than what it is: a reliable, basic saw.

For me, resawing 12" slabs and cutting 6-7" thick green wood was a challenge - doable - but pushing the limits of the saw.

[Alan Bienlein]

The widest I can resaw on mine without a riser block is just over 8". A nice sharp 1/2" wide 3 tpi blade and its a piece of cake. I do a lot of re sawing on mine.