Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: NTD on August 21, 2010, 07:55:31 pm
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I just came across a 10 year old 16" Grizzly bandsaw 1.5 HP. It looks in good condition from the pictures besides a little surface rust on the table. Any thoughts, ideas, experience with Grizzly's from 10 years ago? 16" for $125 just almost seems too good to be true...
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Grizzly makes a pretty good saw, 16" is a good size also. I would buy it and work over the table with a little steel wool. You might need to buy some new cool blocks, but Grizzly is one of the best places for home owners to buy parts. You can also buy a spray for the table that will give you a good slick surface again.
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Thanks Guys. Scott, it is a 2 wheel.
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Nate, it sounds like a good deal. If it needs any work, let me know. I repaired power tools for a living for ten years. I can tell you how to fix anything on it if it needs it.
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My Grizzly 14.5" bandsaw is at least 10 years old and still a good one. Grizzly has great support and parts and service. You would probably pay almost that amount for the shipping on a new saw plus the $600 for the saw. ;D Sounds like a great deal to me.
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Sounds like a wicked good deal, with power to spare. It will be nice for re-sawing.
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When you've got it and tarted it up, treat yourself to a good quality blade too.
I just bougth a couple of Swedish blades 3tpi with extra set, makes a big difference.
Del
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Goggle up Timberwolf Bandsaw blades. They last and last.