Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw
- 1 HP motor
- 2 speeds
- Cutting capacity/throat: 13-1/2"
- Maximum cutting height: 6"
- Optional Riser block kit (H3051) available.
Product Description
We have redefined what a 14" bandsaw should be like and incorporated features into this saw that normally are either optional or unavailable on other Bandsaws on the market. CHECK IT OUT! There is absolutely no other company in the world that has a larger selection of bandsaws than Grizzly. We know bandsaws inside-out and our numerous years of selling bandsaws has culminated in this incredible 14" saw shown. You will not be disappointed!
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Grizzly G0555 The Ultimate 14" Bandsaw
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- Publisher: Grizzly
- Label: Grizzly
- Studio: Grizzly
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 77 reviews
- Sales Rank in Tools: #7758
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Summary: Not Impressed 2009-06-19
Comment: I bought this saw after reading all the glowing reviews on the "ultimate" bandsaw, Grizzly G0555. What a joke. This saw comes from the factory with wheels out of line, with a blade the doesn't cut and a table that warps and fence that can't even be adjusted to within 1/64 of an inch. It vibrated so much that it almost "walked" around the shop. The 2 speeds are useless for my applications and the 3/4 hp motor on the Ridgid does a much better resawing job than the 1 HP on this turkey. The extension block is a nightmare to install and is really useless on wider lumber anyway. I returned this critter and just bit the bullet and bought the Jet. If you are a professional woodworker, I recommend that you pass on this saw. If you can't afford the Jet, buy the Ridgid. If the Ridgid doesn't meet your needs, it is an easy return at Home Depot. While it may be ok for the weekend wood butcher, It is no where near the quality of the Jet and no better that the $300 Ridgid.
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Summary: Great Bandsaw 2009-05-08
Comment: Another great product from Grizzly. I think Grizzly should higher me for promo's. I absolutly love this saw, and with the price being what it is, you would be a fool to pass this one up. So long as you are not afraid of a little time turning wrenches and setting this saw up, there is no need to look at any other 14 inch bandsaw.
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Summary: Precise and Heavy Duty 2009-04-05
Comment: I've had the 555 for about 2 months now and always find myself using it. The accurate rip fence is amazing once calibrated per the manual. The saw has enough HP to rip wet driftwood I'm using for a table. It also does well with plastics with a high TPI blade. Highly Recommended!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Welcome to a Customer Service Nightmare 2009-03-11
Comment: If you value customer service and the ability to easily return defective or mistakenly shipped items you do not want to deal with Grizzly. I have been a Grizzly customer for almost ten years and most of the time things go okay. The equipment is decent quality for a good price.
When things don't go okay you are up a creek. You are now in the world where the customer takes all responsibility and returns can take months to complete correctly. For me this is a huge deal. I have a policy not to deal with companies that infuriate me. I am a pretty mellow, fair minded person. When dealing with a company makes me want to pound my fist against the table I stop dealing with them. Grizzly is one of these.
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Summary: I was somewhat skeptical, but....... Great Saw! 2009-01-26
Comment: I read virtually all the reviews on Amazon about this saw (and also Jet and Delta) I had no doubt the saw was a good value, but was skeptical due to some reviewers stating that there were problems not being able to get the wheels paralles and coplanar - must be an old problem.
I ordered the saw and the 6" riser. Unbelievable deal at $500 (plus $80 shipping) I was expecting issues with the block alignment pins being wrong on the riser, having to grind them off etc - I'm happy to report everything lines up perfect - Setup was a cakewalk.
This saw does not have a full cabinet stand, but the legset that comes with it is super sturdy. Fit and finish are excellent.
Really nice having ball bearing guides, a fairly nice rip fence, a basic but functional miter guage, quick release blade tensioner - Nice heavy cast iron table with a good grind.
Other than maybe upgrading to urethane tires and buying a decent blade or two - you will be left needing nothing
Great deal on a nice entry level 14" Saw. This is a must buy!
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