Nice.
I have this model and have searched out info online -- harvested a folder of notes.
Generally a good saw, but many complain about vibration, and mine is no exception. Hope to fix it up in the spring as I have many projects lined up and at last will have the time. I'll cut and paste (and clarify) my proposed upgrade list from my notes:
1) the top of the sheet metal stand is too flimsy and allows vibration. Many have added a well-fastened top doubler from 3/4 ply or MDF and said it dampens vibration greatly. Likely the most popular upgrade besides replacing factory blade.
2) The wheel tires may have humps and one guy made a sanding block that clamped to the frame to machine the tires smooth.
3) The tires on mine are cracked and rotted, and last time i used it, maybe a year ago, one tire just broke and fell off. I'm ordering the urethane tires from ebay. Orange or blue, same $30 cost (free shipping), different sellers. The Blue Max seem an obvious choice to me:
Blue Max, free install tool and instructions, lifetime warranty:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350744979141
Orange:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360401301706
Grizzly clear urethane tires, $21 + $8 shipping, so about same price as others:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Urethane-Tire-for-14-Bandsaws-Pair-/T23070
4) Balance the wheels with weights taped to the spokes with electrical tape, moved in and out from rim to center to fine tune, then glue in place with epoxy or hot glue.
5) install a link belt to help cut the vibration."
6) "...installed Coolblock Guides -- well worth it."
7) Many say saw is underpowered. Some have rewired motor for 220v to get more power. "...I now have mine running on 220v, which has helped tremendously."
8) "[installed] a 6" riser block and fence from another manufacturer. I can now resaw up to 12" material and have frequently done so to make veneers from exotic hardwoods. The saw does an admirable job although it is a tad underpowered when resawing stock thicker than 6 or 7 inches. [rewired to 220...]"
I guess "gearing it down" to cut metal will give so much more torque that power shouldn’t be an issue...
9) As usual, factory blade is junk. I've researched better blades for wood, but not for metal.
10)Manual, specs & parts, etc:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0580
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0555LX
