I have used 3/4 blades with no trouble even though some argue that 1/2 is
the biggest you should actually use on a 14" saw. I do have a 1/2 and it
works well too but I like the 3/4 better. Yes, the boards would need to be
planed if you are preparing them for a project. The truth is that any 93
1/2 or 105" blade with even 3 tpi has at least 280 teeth - you can't compare
that to a far more expensive and stiffer tablesaw blade with 40 quality
carbide teeth. That said, I have found that the result is smooth and
doesn't take much planning and that the difference in width front to back of
the fresh cut piece is inconsequential. I highly recommend the bandsaw book
by Mark Duginski - it enabled me to take a occasional tool to one of the
most used in my shop.

Don

"Ron" wrote in message
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Thankx Don, this is a help, especially the tip about roller bearing
guides. That't the kind
of info I was looking for.

One more question..
Which resaw blades have you had the best luck with and do the boards
usually
requiring planing/surfacing afterwards.

ThankX again,
Ron



"D. J. Dorn" wrote in message
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Can only tell you my experience with the G0555. I didn't really care for
it at first until I changed out the roller bearing guides with the basic
block system - after that, I have a whole new respect.

Noise: Is pretty quiet - about the same as a friends Delta and quiter
than a friends Jet 16". Not overly fair comparison on the Jet becuase
it's a bigger saw.

Vibration: Inconsequential and have noticed none.

Ease of blade replacement: As a standard saw - you can get 93 1/2 blades
anywhere - if you put the riser on, only wood specialty stores would have
them (105") on hand or you need to order them. I got them all at once
and am getting along fine.

Availablity of new blades - I haven't had trouble finding anything I was
looking for. I use everyting from 1/8th to 3/4 in many different
variations.

Quality of fence: I don't use the fence much but when I do, I find it
adequate - nothing great.

Ability to resaw - even with the riser, I haven't had any issue but the
most I've tried a 10" of oak - I had to go a little slow but it did fine
and the motor did not bog down.

Amount of dust collected: I have the small 1hp Delta and hook it up to
the port on the saw. When done cutting - even resawing, there is nothing
in the lower cabinet. The only thing I have to clean up is what was left
on the top of the table and that is to be expected.

Hope this helps.

Don

"Ron" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a 14" bandsaw and have read a lot of good (great even)
reviews
about both of these saws.

I have (and have read) Grizzly's spec sheets on both these saws.

However, beyond the basics/specs how do they compare.
-noise
-vibration
-ease of blade replacement
-availability/selection of new blades
-quality of fence
-ability to resaw 6-8" hw (oak & cherry)
-amount of actual dust collected

Many ThankX
Ron