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   BG | Sep 30, 2006 01:37pm | #1

   2x4,
   I think Bones bought one and has been very happy. He posted pictures of his delivery and set up about 2 years ago...it may be in the archive.

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   bones | Sep 30, 2006 04:45pm | #2

   I have one a really like it. I've had it for a while now, and would buy grizzly again. It's got the features I wanted and at a price point I could live with. I will say they have a new one that has a bigger top for a few hundred more you might want to look at. I will suggest that you use suffolk machinery's timber wolf blades.  I have not had any problems.  Here is the link to my original post and review. It has pics and other information.  I just used it to resaw some cedar for drawer bottoms last week and it's still on the mark.  As a hobbyist, it has been a great investment. I also have the Grizzly TS, Horizontal boring machine, and soon to acquire the 8" jointer.  Good luck on the decision. If you have any questions let me know. 

    

    

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=17846.2

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   2x4 | Sep 30, 2006 09:43pm | #3

   Thanks for bringing your previous post to my attention. I assume the new model that you are referring to is the same model  with an X at the end. I am going to their PA store next week and will probably buy one. Thanks again

   Brian

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Oct 01, 2006 12:17am | #4

   Take a look at the total weight of the non-X compared to the X if you go with the Grizzly, 2 X 4. The X is heavier because it has a cast iron fence and cast iron wheels (and other features) as compared to the aluminum. The extra $100 is well worth it to get the cast iron wheels.

   That extra weight may not seem too important at a glance, but it will make a world of difference in vibration when virtually all band-saws come with rigid steel back-frames now because of the prohibitive cost of cast iron. 

   Good luck and enjoy lugging that baby in the shop.... :>)

   SARGE..

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   2x4 | Oct 01, 2006 01:44am | #5

   I agree with you on the extra weight. I had read your posts relating to Steel City and other brands of BS. I am trying to balance the" you get what you pay "  for versus the extra $500 for say a Steel City which is on sale at a local woodshow for $1495 CDN .  The  Steel City does look like a nice saw. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

   Brian

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Oct 01, 2006 02:54am | #7

   Bones just mentioned the bigger cast iron table = more weight plus more work surface. ha.. ha...

   You mentioned you would be doing re-sawing but not on a heavy, everyday basis. I think the X might be a good match for your requested intentions in the way it's equipped to $$ ratio. Especially since you can pick it up local and save the truck freight. Sounds like a winning combo to me!

   And not everyone needs a bigger BS. I would love to have a 36" Tannewitz.. but I can't afford, don't have the space and don't need it for what I do on a BS. S 10 pick-up.. C 10 pick-up.. dually.. 2 1/2 ton truck and a Peter-bilt. They all do the job well, if matched properly to the job you need done!

   Regards...

   SARGE..

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   bones | Oct 01, 2006 01:45am | #6

   Yes this is the xtreme model. It has some heavier stuff, but the biggest advantage I saw was the bigger table.