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   Rich14 | Dec 31, 2008 02:17pm | #1

   I think it's an excellent saw compared to other 14" band saws. It is as good or better than anything else in its price range and higher.

   I had the "lesser" version of the same saw which I used for over 3 years. The model you're considering has some significant refinements over the one I had.

   Set it up and adjust it as Michael fortune recommends here and you will have a well-performing piece of equipment:

   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuidePDF.aspx?id=24093

   Rich

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   larinUP | Dec 31, 2008 07:09pm | #2

   I purchased the G0555 a few months ago, and the lower blade guides setup is not that difficult. For the price, this BS seems to be a good value.

   Wood mag web site has a series of videos by Craig Ruegsegger that use the Grizzly G0555x for demonstrating "Bandsaw Tips and Techniques." He does the guide setup and after you watch the video you should not have a problem with the setup.

   Also, on FWW, check out the 9 part video series by Roland Johnson, "Bandsaw Questions."

   Larry

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   Wingdoctor | Dec 31, 2008 07:18pm | #3

   I have the GO555 and like it. I wear bifocals and it is difficult for me to get my head in position to adjust any lower bandsaw guides. On the 555 I take the easy way out. I remove the two trunion nuts, plastic knobs, and remove the table. I takes two minutes and it is not heavy. Give it a try.

   Bruce

   "A man's got to know his limitations." Dirty Harry Calahan
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   RichClark | Jan 13, 2009 02:04am | #4

   Had a Friend at work decide his motorcycle hobby was more fun then his woodworking one.I got a G0555 + 6" Riser + KREG Precision fence + Carter stabilizer and 3 Wolf blades for 400 bucks.... Used 6 months!Capt. Rich Clark
   --DUCT Tape is the "force"... It has a Light side and a Dark side and it binds the universe together

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   heartwould | Jan 13, 2009 03:53am | #5

   You, my friend, may have struck the deal of the year!  Would you like my cell phone # in case another deal comes along?

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   RichClark | Jan 13, 2009 05:34pm | #6

   He has a 8" Bird Spiral Bit Jointer in MINT condition he is getting rid of (I already have one) and A Barly used 50" 10" 5hp Unisaw with the Excalibur over head dust, and a nice router wing set up too. Um a Leigh Dovetail setup with M/T and assorted stuff. This is all in the Tampa Area. Oh he has a nice DC too a unita(sp?) cyclone. "Everything must go!)RichCapt. Rich Clark
   --DUCT Tape is the "force"... It has a Light side and a Dark side and it binds the universe together

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   heartwould | Jan 13, 2009 05:48pm | #7

   Wow!  Unfortunately, I am in the Indianapolis area.  Sounds like someone is going to get a great break.

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   forestgirl | Jan 13, 2009 08:53pm | #8

   "There are no dealers in my area."  There are no dealers anywhere, only the 3 showrooms in the USA.  That's their main price-reduction strategy.  Fortunately, one of the showrooms is "only" a 3-hours ferry/car ride from my abode, fun place to visit.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   mrbird90 | Jan 14, 2009 07:57pm | #9

   I have the Shop Fox W1706 which is the same only painted white. It is sold by local woodworking stores and is marketed by Grizzley You can probably find a dealer in your area. It is a great saw. I have been doing a lot of resawing 5-1/2" oak and maple. It came with  Timberwolf blades and I continue to purchase them as they are also  very good. I would certainly check out the Shop Fox, In fact a few months ago there was a review of bandsaws in the Wood magizine and it rated very high.