Grizzly set up Anyone have any tips on how one man can best set this saw up?Ken D.
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I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and stood it up. I put wheels on the base in place of the feet, and it seems to be working fine. I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and... » Read More I am setting mine up on my own. I assembled the base and then stood the box with the saw in it on end, so the saw was upright. I then walked it out of the box onto the garage floor, which was not easy - you need to be careful. I then moved it to a clear spot. I first tried to lift the saw unit with a hoist onto the base, but the hoist kept slipping, so I laid the saw on its side on a blanket and propped parts of it up with scrap wood. I then put the stand on its side, lined up the bolt holes and then bolted it together. I placed a piece of wood against the base of the stand and stood it up. I put wheels on the base in place of the feet, and it seems to be working fine. « Show Less
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at 200 lbs I wouldn't attempt alone, but this guy did...http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e20/myablehands/Bandsaw%20Assembly/?action=view&current=8043f00e.pbwGood Luck!
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Does this Grizzly 14" band saw take a normal 93 1/2" length of a blade? Thanks Darrell Dawson
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Call Grizzly tools and speak with a rep there. I am unfamiliar with the woodtek brand.
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I can't answer this but can only speculate. I understand manufacturing flaws but I think most users are not reading the book and properly setting up the saw the first time. I've used mine multiple times and have never had a problem. I love it!
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Aaron: You can lay a 2x6 flat, or stand it on edge. Which way are you talking about? You can cut at a 45 degree angle across the board, or tilt the blade (not swivel it) by 45 degrees. How about a better description of what you want to do. Regards, Pete
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I can't comment on the second saw but can tell you the 744XRS was easy to set up. It is a wonderful saw. I am not a professional, just a weekend hack. But I have made several really nice pieces of furniture with it and rebuilt a 20x35 cottage deck with no problems. Next to my Orvis fly rod, it's my favorite you. I'm not a big guy but find it very portable.
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I want to know how to set it upTo get ready to learn how to us this welder ,can you help me with some instruction.
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It would be best to contact Delta Tech Support directly. They can look it up for you. I've spoken with them before, they are very helpful. Hope you are able to get the parts you need for your saw.
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Call the company. They actually make a special chain for this saw. I found that out the hard way.
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Let me check with my super tomorrow. Hope he kept it............I know it tool the 3 of us almost 5 hours to assemble.......minus time for couple beers.....
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I don't think you can - BUT here is the link to this jig (BTW I have one and love it) http://www.grizzly.com/products/Tenoning-Jig/H7583 Now I did not see this as an option and I my slots are 3/4. Now if your table saw is under powered or a low cost saw you might not have enough power to use this. Now you can always purchase some 5/8 inch stock (mild Steel) and drill it to replace the existing guild. The other thing is your blades need to be in really good condition. Now that I am done with my caution recommendations I will tell you this is a wonderful jig to have if you cut tenons - it will take some time to set up and align to your saw so get out your dial indicator , engineers square , calipers and alignment plate , it should take about an hour but it is well worth it. Just as a note , it is good to align your saw once a year too , so make a morning out of it.
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Dunno, never tried. I'd suggest calling Home Depot, ask the experts! Good luck, love the saw, had it for close to 6 years!
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I used one and a half turns , started the saw....let it warm up and then adjusted it from there....never found and actual sugested setting from factory when looking online.
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I haven't but i put it on a 24" grizzly and there where no directions for it. It works great and it would be no problem to put it on the central. Should fit on any portable planer with the standard directions.
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MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as... » Read More Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin « Show Less
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It is on the table...check out the saw I just bought, it is a Powermatic PM 1000 with cabinet mounted trunion, 50" fence setup with the extension/work table included. Well worth the money I spent on it is a Cadillac compared the the Grizzly with a 5 year warranty too compared to 1 year with the Grizz. But for the money the Grizz is not a bad saw...my motor went out after a year and they wanted $300 to replace it.
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The guides,both upper and lower should be loose when you first receive the saw. It is necessary in order to correctly align the blade. Band saws always come from the factory needing proper aligning and fine tuning. You will need to set it up with the intended blade square it to the table both vertical and horizontal , making sure all of the guides are adjusted properly, guards in place,etc. Start by setting it up and getting it level it will make the rest easier. Youtube search you will find lots of tips, there is much to learn. Out of four band saws my Jet is the easiest to keep in alignment.Best of luck , it's probably a keeper and everyone goes thru a learning curve with band saws not just you.Don The guides,both upper and lower should be loose when you first receive the saw. It is necessary in order to correctly align the blade. Band saws always come from the factory needing proper aligning and fine tuning. You will need to set it up with the intended blade square it to the table both vertical and horizontal , making sure all of the guides are adjusted properly, guards in place,etc. Start by setting it up and getting it level it will make the rest easier. Youtube search you will find lots of tips, there is much to learn. Out of four band saws my Jet is the easiest to keep in... » Read More The guides,both upper and lower should be loose when you first receive the saw. It is necessary in order to correctly align the blade. Band saws always come from the factory needing proper aligning and fine tuning. You will need to set it up with the intended blade square it to the table both vertical and horizontal , making sure all of the guides are adjusted properly, guards in place,etc. Start by setting it up and getting it level it will make the rest easier. Youtube search you will find lots of tips, there is much to learn. Out of four band saws my Jet is the easiest to keep in alignment.Best of luck , it's probably a keeper and everyone goes thru a learning curve with band saws not just you.Don « Show Less