The resaw fence on the G0555x is significantly better than the G0555. (I realized I've been calling mine the "x" when it was really the non-x.)
You can buy the 6" resaw fence as an upgrade (H7584). Or you can do what I did and fashion a 6" slip-on resawing fence out of flat hardwood.
Either saw basically requires the riser block kit (H3061?).
Basically, for $175 extra for the "X" you get:
1) a better fence
2) a few inches of extra table
3) a work light
4) 1/2 extra hp
5) Some storage space in the closed stand
I didn't see the above as being worth $175. But the stock fence that comes with the G0555 is insufficient for resawing anything wider than 4".
That being said, now that I'm doing a lot of resawing, I think the extra 1/2 horse and the bolt-on fence could be worth $175. But I'm not having any problems with my current set up.
Originally Posted by
Jeff Mohr
It seems a lot of you have the Grizzly 14 incher. I'm looking at a Grizzly bandsaw in the 14 inch range as well (maybe 17...we'll see what the wallet has) and was wondering what made you choose the G0555 versus the G0555x (and vice versa) since we seem to have a few people who have one or the other.
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