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   SawdustSteve | Mar 13, 2005 06:10am | #1

   Bob... my catalog (2003) does not list a G0566 bandsaw. Do you mean the model G0555? If so, I think it is a lot of bang for the buck. Roller bearing guides, a good fence, 1 HP motor. I don't think I'll ever use the 2 speed feature. I've used a Delta 14" for 30 + years, and think the Grizzly is a good close second to it. I'm still not sure about the quick blade tension release. It can be a bit of a pain in the A** when you deal with blades of varying lengths but all within the length limits of the saw. My old delta did not have this feature and the tires only lasted 25 years before they had to be replaced. SawdustSteve

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   forestgirl | Mar 13, 2005 08:29am | #2

   Steve, according to my "reliable source" releasing the tension at the end of the day is beneficial mostly to the bearings.  Somewhat to the tires.  That quick release is also handy when changing blades, no?forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   BG | Mar 13, 2005 02:09pm | #3

   sawdustSteve,

   If you goto Grizzly's website and click on the 'Picture' of the bandsaws on the home page (ie. not the word) you'll see the complete selection of bandsaws...which includes the 'new' 0566 21" BS...pretty nice looking. 

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   forestgirl | Mar 14, 2005 06:42pm | #6

   A search using the model number hit the page immediately.  Click here for the link.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   triplenet | Mar 13, 2005 04:58pm | #4

   Steve,Salesman said it was new this year. It wasn't in the '04 catalog, but is in the '05 catalog and in the showroom. I liked the over all size and capacity, especially table size and the rack and pinion adjustment for the table angle. It seemed well built and wonder how real world users feel about it.I've never considered Grizzly before. All of my larger machines were bought used (most are PM and Delta), but with most companies building off shore now, I wonder if there is much difference.Bob

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   SawdustSteve | Mar 14, 2005 03:35am | #5

   Best of luck with your new saw. I've got to request a new Grizzly catalog so I can (intelligently) discuss the new products. Yes, I like the OLD USA made iron, but even Delta is going off-shore for its parts. Forrestgirl mentioned that the quick release for the blade takes the pressure off the tires and the wheel bearings. As I said earlier, the old Delta that I used for too many years had its original bearings and the tires almost out-lasted me. It took a LOT of hard punishment from kids using it, abusing it and generally not treating it gently. The only time the pressure on the tires was released was when I took the blade off for summer 'storage'. That was only done to prevent the custodians and maintenance guys from cutting through nails and then forcing the dull blade to continue cutting. My only beef with Grizzly is that the blade they send with the saw is almost useless. I'd rather spend an additional $10 or $15 and get a quality blade with the saw. The only thing I really had to do was take a file and ease the edges of the table. They were ground quite square and sharp. Remember, all the screws are metric, so you will need metric hex keys for the various adjustments.
   SawdustSteve in defrosting New York