Grizzly G9742 5" x 6" Metal-Cutting Bandsaw w/ Swivel Head

Overall this is a very good unit. There was a problem with the packaging of the panals for the base.They were in plastic bags and in shipping some minor damage to paint was present.
Also when the base panals were painted none of the tapped holes were protected from paint.
If a person uses the proper blade,speed,feed this machine does a great job. Very good results, one thing I wish it had is a coolant pan and return to the pump. Also came pre-wired for 110 volts can be changed to 220 single phase.

I DID EXTENSIVE SHOPPING BEFORE CHOOSING THE GRIZZLY.IT IS MADE IN CHINA.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A "MADE IN THE USA" SAW THE PRICE

WILL JUMP UP TO OVER $2000.00. FOR HANDYMAN USE OR FARM USE

THIS SAW WILL BE OK. EVERY ONE IN THIS PRICE RANGE WILL BE FORIEGN MADE.

ACTUALLY EVERY BRAND I LOOKED AT, FROM CRAFTSMAN TO JET TO HARBOR FREIGHT, LOOKS LIKE THE SAME EXACT MODEL.

THE GRIZZLY WAS EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND THE QUALITY IS DECENT.

THE JAWS WILL HOLD 6 INCH MATERIAL AND THE HYDRAULIC ASSIST

IS A NICE FEATURE.THE CUTS ARE CRISP AND PRETTY ACCURATE.

IT HAS WHEELS, BUT IS NOT VERY MOBILE

I've had this bandsaw for 4 years using it lightly on weekends. Turns out to be one of the most important metal working tools to have. Rated 5" x 6" it will actually cut almost 7" of flat stock -the clearance on mine is right on 7". Without question it cuts great every time. The only blade I broke was replaced by Grizzly at no cost as it broke at the weld. It is very easy to get a feel for how hard the machine is working, to know how fast to lower the blade and what speed to use. Coolant is messy so I don't use it, instead I cut a good bit slower than one could with coolant.

I do however have two complaints - my first is that the blade roller guides are difficult to adjust. To set the height of the back of the blade bearings required a 13mm wrench that when used hits the side bearing adjustment nuts. You can see this in pictures in the manual [...].

It makes this fortunately infrequent adjustment tedious - but it does work. These guide fittings are also...Read more