Great Saw!!!
I have been using a 60 year old Craftsman three wheeler which all things considered has been a great machine but this new Grizzly is night and day better. Its took me from a 4 inch to a 6 inch resaw and from 12 to 14 inches of depth. After seeing how nice the thing cuts I went ahead and ordered the riser block which is in transit as I type. While I haven't received the block yet I would recommend anyone purchasing this saw just get it with the initial order. There seems to be plenty of power and I suspect its going to work nice.
The saw was reasonably well setup when I got it but I spent a few hours tweaking and squaring things up just to be sure. Time well spent as this saw is cutting real nice and straight. I am sure the higher end brands like Jet and Powermatic probably make a nicer saw but for the money I don't think you could possibly go wrong with this guy.
The dust collection port is a bit shallow so my hose does not stay on without a clamp but other than that I cant think of anything I don't like. I never ordered a tool this big or expensive without getting to see it first hand but this turned out to be a great choice.
Update: I got the riser kit today and attempted to install it but the riser did not fit. At first I really thought I got a defective kit. Turns out I did not pay attention and ordered the block for the g0555 not the g0555LX. Called Grizzly tech support and they took care of me right away. These guys are SUPER nice and SUPER helpful. This was 100% my mistake and they took great care of me. Because I didn't order it direct I did have to do a return and order a new (correct) riser but they could not have been more helpful. I will be getting more Grizzly tools in the future and will update again when I get the new riser kit.
Update: After getting the riser block this guy is up to 12 inches of resaw capacity and working great. Definitely get the riser when you initially order. It takes the blades up to 105 inches so you don't want to buy blades and then upgrade later, they would no longer fit. I also added some casters to the stand. There is a mobile base option but some $4 locking casters from the big box store worked fine. This sits stationary in by shop 99% of the time so no need for anything fancy.
Update after 2 years:
I have now been using this bandsaw for right around two years so I thought I would stop back and update my review. I am still thrilled with this thing and am so glad I got it. Its still running like new and its been used A LOT. I would buy this or one of Grizzly's other bandsaw models again anytime.
| Brand | Grizzly |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Blade Material | Iron |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Brake |
| Included Components | power-band-saws |
| Product Dimensions | 45"L x 21.5"W x 18"H |
| Item Weight | 247 Pounds |
| Blade Length | 14 Inches |
| Number of Teeth | 24 |
| Specification Met | CSA |
| Manufacturer | Grizzly |
| Part Number | G0555LX |
| Item Weight | 247 pounds |
| Item model number | G0555LX |
| Size | 14" x 14" |
| Style | Grizzly |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Special Features | Brake |
| Batteries Required? | No |
