Griz G4030 Bandsaw

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Am considering this saw and was wondering if any here owned/have experience with it. TIA.
 
Bill
Well this is interesting, I am looking to upgrade my G9742. I am looking at the G0561, having compared the
G4030 6 1/2 x 10 = 850.00 and the G0561 7 x 12 = 795.00

please tell me What are you seeing that I not other than the size?
I know I am overlooking something but don't know what.

Tomh
 
Hey Tom,

Yea, I've outgrown my little 4x6 with the recent additions of a larger mill and lathe.

While the capacity of the 7x12 is appealing, I don't believe I really need it and believe the 6 1/2 x 10 should suffice for the machines I currently own.

The G4030 is Taiwan built and a gear drive (hate belt drives and get lazy/don't change speeds when I probably should), so I'm thinking a little higher build quality is better than a capacity I may or may not need.

Just my thinking, which may or may not have any grounding in reality... :D
 
Bill
I missed the made in Taiwan, sounds good to me. Now to convince papa bear to give us a 20% and free shipping ;)

tomh
 
Bill,
I thought 7x12 was large enough, until you start cutting angles. Considered the Grizzly G4030, but the reviews were not that good. The Grizzly and Jet 7x12 with a gearbox are quite expensive. You might look at the Turn-Pro version 7x12 with gearbox. Like the gearbox, don't like belts. Speed range is fine, but might play with different blades/teeth pitch. Works well, and beats a hacksaw that I used for years. They are about $1K new, and less if you can get free shipping or a 20-25% discount day, just a little more than the used Jet listed. This one is made in Taiwan, it is decent and have had no issues. I was also considering the swivel base version of the Turn-Pro, but it has less cutting capacities and the coolant will probably splatter a bit more when cutting angles.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=953935&PMAKA=137-3195
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=954029&PMAKA=137-3200
http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G4030-Metal-Cutting-Bandsaw-9-5-Inch/dp/B0000DD26J#customerReviews

I prefer the controls and on the top of my machine, so I used the transformer and contactors from my PM-1340GT, and added a control box with 24VAC switches. Added some larger tires and leveling feet, so the water drains.Turn-Pro Bandsaw.jpg .
 
Sheesh Jim, that thing's WAY to freak'n big! ;)
 
Bill I have the 7x12 Turn-Pro and have been quite happy with it. I did a bunch of research on these before going with the bit more expensive Turn-Pro, there are plenty of happy Turn-Pro owners out there, and plenty of unhappy customers who purchased other brand saws in this price range.

I used my Turn-Pro to cut all the 3/16 and 1/8 wall tubing for my mill stand a few months back. Yesterday I threw some 2 x .500 flat bar steel on there, it cut through it like a butter knife. I'm still using the factory blade. Very good quality paint on this machine, when have you ever heard me say that right, fit and finish are pretty nice.

Mine is belt drive, it works fine, I guess gear drive guys don't like changing belts to change speeds, I have not had the need to change speeds since I got the saw but you're talking 20 or 30 seconds to change. Its a heavy beast at 350 pounds. Only thing I don't like about it is I wish one end had a foot operated leveling pad/swivel caster so it would be easier to move it around the shop vs the 4 straight wheels.

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=564&PMCTLG=00

I added an extended work stop for cutting multiples of the same exact length, it has about a 30 inch capacity.
 
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