Grizzly bandsaw quality - G0513X2BF vs G0514X2B - 17 inch vs 19 inch

[Will Fay]

i’ve read a ton of threads on these two machines, 17 inch G0513X2BF and the 19 inch G0514X2B

almost all of the treads about the g0513x2bf seem positive, even glowing, but the g0514x2b seems to have more threads mentioning quality control issues, vibration, lots of wheel balancing drill outs,etc

i’d really like to get the 19 inch but i worry about quality control

would you say that the 19 inch (still) has more issues than the 17 inch, or are they about the same?

thanks

[Tony Shea]

I can only speak on the G0513x2bf as I have had that machine for probably 3-4 years now. I am only a hobbiest woodworker so don't use it like a pro would but this machine serves me extremely well. I am super happy with this specific purchase and regret not having this machine a long time ago. I had very little setup to do and the setup that I did do was very simple. There is zero blade drift and can honestly say I am not sure what everyone talks about when mentioning blade drift. It cuts so well I have see no reason for shopping a different bandsaw.