I’m in the market for a bandsaw and I am vacillating between harbor freight and grizzly as well as 9” vs 14”
HF has a 9” for $159 and a 14” for $429. Price would be main factor but you often get what you pay for
Grizzly has
9” for $275 in catalog but online price is now $291 resaw 3 5/8”
a) classic 14” G0555 for $650 catalog but online now $795 resaw 6”. About $100 for 6” block kit to get 1l2” resaw
b) delux 14”. G0555LX for $695 catalog but online now is $825. Resaw 6”. About $100 for 6” block kit to get 1l2” resaw
c) extreme 14” G0555XH $1150 catalog, online now $1475 resaw 12”. Out of stock
as I’ve never had a bandsaw I wonder if buying at the low end, 9” at HF for $259 OT grizzly 9” for $275 would be prudent - like renting!
Floor space was an issue in my mind but even buying a bench top model would be on a rolling stand as my existing bench space is limited and is too high to use for mounting a bandsaw.
any suggestions will be appreciated whether about the above or another brand.
Lee
HF has a 9” for $159 and a 14” for $429. Price would be main factor but you often get what you pay for
Grizzly has
9” for $275 in catalog but online price is now $291 resaw 3 5/8”
a) classic 14” G0555 for $650 catalog but online now $795 resaw 6”. About $100 for 6” block kit to get 1l2” resaw
b) delux 14”. G0555LX for $695 catalog but online now is $825. Resaw 6”. About $100 for 6” block kit to get 1l2” resaw
c) extreme 14” G0555XH $1150 catalog, online now $1475 resaw 12”. Out of stock
as I’ve never had a bandsaw I wonder if buying at the low end, 9” at HF for $259 OT grizzly 9” for $275 would be prudent - like renting!
Floor space was an issue in my mind but even buying a bench top model would be on a rolling stand as my existing bench space is limited and is too high to use for mounting a bandsaw.
any suggestions will be appreciated whether about the above or another brand.
Lee
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