grizzly G0580 riser block options

DietzCJ | Posted in General Discussion on June 15, 2020 02:22pm

I recently purchased a used grizzly G0580 band saw. I’d like to get a riser block for it. Grizzly is all out since this is an older saw. Are there any other options that would fit this ? Been scouring all over to see if there is a cross reference for these things but I came up empty. Do any other GRizzly riser blocks from other models fit ? Am I just going to have to buy one and then drill for the pins ?

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geedubbee | Jun 15, 2020 02:55pm | #1
It looks to be your typical 14" cast iron Delta clone. I would suspect that many riser blocks may fit out of the bow or with very minor drill/pin mods.
john_c2 | Jun 15, 2020 04:11pm | #2
Don't forget, it's not just the riser block. The front and especially rear blade guides are critical for safety.
DietzCJ | Jun 15, 2020 10:40pm | #3
I know, I want buy a kit with all parts and not just the riser block. But I don't want to guess at it. I can certainly drill if necessary.
hotdogman | Jun 16, 2020 08:21am | #4
I don't know if you are thinking that you will be able to resaw larger stock with this saw and a riser block. The motor will still be the same under powered motor, only 3/4 horse. Resawing wide material is really hard on the motor. I have done the same thing and ready to spring for a bandsaw that is bigger with more power. I will keep the 14 inch to cut out curves etc. and set up the bigger band saw for resawing.
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ben_strano | Jun 16, 2020 08:27am | #5
Grizzly would be the people to ask as to wether the 0555 riser block would fit. I have the 0555 and while I don't think I'd have a real fun time trying to resaw 12 inches of oak, I'm glad I have the riser block when I want to do 7 inches of cherry!
DietzCJ | Jun 16, 2020 08:38am | #6
Ben, precisely my thoughts. A 3/4 hp motor with a good blade cut a 5 1/2 piece of oak like butta ! If the need arises, I can use my table saw to reduce that resaw cut. I'll contact Grizzly today and report back for all.
DietzCJ | Jun 16, 2020 10:00am | #7
Well of course Grizzly said that it is specific to the model. They won't have any kits until July 10th. I was just hoping to find something sooner than that.
DietzCJ | Jun 16, 2020 10:38am | #8
I have found one, but I am not sure this is legitimate.
https://www.hcmplanet.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=885294
Seems like the product reviews are straight up copied from Amazon.