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Well Brian (blueart) came over today and we did a trade for my Grizzly GO555 bandsaw as you can see in Brian's post it was for wood - White Oak and Poplar.
I will miss the Grizzly, it was tweaked to perfection never had to think about a cut with it, but everything changes and this is what I replaced it with (Thanks to Klingspor winnings):
It's taken me all afternoon to set up this Gold beast but I've now got it dialed in....the fence is not as good as the Grizzly but I'll learn to deal with it and its got a little belt squeal that lasts for about 1 second when 1st started (could be belt tension thing, will have to play with it). Put it thru its paces this PM, installed a 1/2" 3 tooth TW blade on it and had no issues cutting 8/4 Saple and slicing some 8/4 into 1/16 slices. Really like the extra Horsepower with this saw. Any way - Thanks Brian, you'll be happy with Grizzly put it to good use (it craves wood :saw
James
Originally Posted by bluthart
I will miss the Grizzly, it was tweaked to perfection never had to think about a cut with it, but everything changes and this is what I replaced it with (Thanks to Klingspor winnings):
It's taken me all afternoon to set up this Gold beast but I've now got it dialed in....the fence is not as good as the Grizzly but I'll learn to deal with it and its got a little belt squeal that lasts for about 1 second when 1st started (could be belt tension thing, will have to play with it). Put it thru its paces this PM, installed a 1/2" 3 tooth TW blade on it and had no issues cutting 8/4 Saple and slicing some 8/4 into 1/16 slices. Really like the extra Horsepower with this saw. Any way - Thanks Brian, you'll be happy with Grizzly put it to good use (it craves wood :saw
James
Originally Posted by bluthart
Thanks to Jim Williams in Mooresville, I am the proud new owner of a barely used Grizzly G055 14" bandsaw, and a Delta sander! All it took was to bring a truckload of white oak and poplar and we were dealing in no time. Thanks Jim!
Nice score ... both of you!
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rickc
Wheeling and dealing - gotta love it! Even better when each person takes care of a need. Definitely sounds as if you both did - congrats!
Tracy - it might not have been completely fair... I did bring my 3 1/2 year daughter with me to charm him a little. I'm not sure who had more fun, my daughter Grace or Jim's wife!:wsmile:
Charm, or distract? that is the question:rotflm:
Hey man... whatever it took to get that beautiful saw in my truck! Not to mention we needed a strong back to help unload the wood!:eusa_danc
That is a great looking saw. I like it when two woodworkers get together and make a really friendly deal. Good on both of you!
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