Grizzly Industrial - 14-in. Bandsaw G1019
Grizzly has replaced this 14-in. bandsaw with model #G0580. The company also offers 1-hp and 1-1/2-hp machines at higher prices.The bandsaw is a versatile tool that rips, resaws, crosscuts, and cuts curves. And when the table is tilted, it makes all kinds of angle cuts, too. Plus it can be used to cut tenons, dovetails, and various other joints. The 14-in. size is good for most small shops, so we decided to test nine popular models on the market, evaluating them for wheel roundness, alignment, blade tension, and table flatness.
The Grizzly is a close cousin of the moderately priced Craftsman, yet it sells for only a few bucks more than the low-cost Central Machinery model. Wheels aligned perfectly. And although the blade-tension maxed out at 7,000 psi, the lowest value, the saw cut acceptably in the cutting test. When resawing, however, the motor quickly bogged down when stock was fed too fast. The fence can’t be adjusted for blade drift.
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