New Grizzly G9742 Band Saw

[katiebo]

I received my new Grizzly G9742 band saw last Friday and finally completed its assembly last night. I thought I would post a few of my thoughts regarding its fit and finish prior to any use.

1. The base went together easily and was very straight forward. When I placed the saw portion on the base was where I ran into a slight issue. The bolt holes in the base did not quite align with the holes in the saw's casting. Two quik-grip clamps resolved the issue and all went smoothly from there.

2. The motor shut-off seems erratic. I have spent about an hour or so trying to adjust so that it shuts off when a cut is completed and thus far have not gotten it to function to my liking. I will report further on this once I have a chance to use the saw.

3. The indicator for setting the angle obscures the graduations on the scale when the scale is viewed from above. I am not certain why it was designed the way it was (as a pointer) but I will fabricate a replacement (it will have a relief either in the center kind of like a rectangles with a "V" shaped cut-out or a straight edge that will not obscure the scale)when I have a chance.

4. One thing that I noticed about the head. When it is swung forward the left side can contact the bed. I am not certain how this forward swing is to be used as a result of this but time will tell. So long as I have the 45* rotation to the back I'm happy.

Thus far I am very impressed with what can be had for $450. The machined surfaces looked nice and the head swings very smoothly. I will be purchasing a bi-metal blade in the very near future and then will really start cutting some stock. I will report further once I have some cutting time on the saw.

[Planet X]

"4. One thing that I noticed about the head. When it is swung forward the left side can contact the bed. I am not certain how this forward swing is to be used as a result of this but time will tell. So long as I have the 45* rotation to the back I'm happy."

You unbolt the vise and move it over, there are tapped holes for this, be mindful of filling these holes with chips.

[vicegrip]

When I placed the saw portion on the base was where I ran into a slight issue. The bolt holes in the base did not quite align with the holes in the saw's casting.
2. The motor shut-off seems erratic. I have spent about an hour or so trying to adjust so that it shuts off when a cut is completed and thus far have not gotten it to function to my liking.
3. The indicator for setting the angle obscures the graduations on the scale when the scale is viewed from above. but I will fabricate a replacement (it will have a relief either in the center kind of like a rectangles with a "V" shaped cut-out or a straight edge that will not obscure the scale)when I have a chance.

4. One thing that I noticed about the head. When it is swung forward the left side can contact the bed. I am not certain how this forward swing is to be used as a result of this but time will tell. So long as I have the 45* rotation to the back I'm happy.

Thus far I am very impressed with what can be had for $450. .

you're a patient man ......... for that price I would be Pissed (inexcussable for new)

Phil J.

[katiebo]

Planet X,
Thanks, I see it now.

Vicegrip,
I can certainly understand why one would think the way you do. However, whenever multiple pieces of sheet metal are used to form anything, my experience tells me all bets are off. In the world of metal working, as you well know, if there are multiple pieces that need to go together, and all the holes are to be precisely located then the holes need to be put into the assembly. Also, I have seen much worse craftsmanship from products that cost significantly more.

[Planet X]

You are welcome.

Another thing to watch out for is the bolt that tensions the motor, the stamped sheetmetal motor base is flimsy. Easiest workaround is to tension the belts by pushing by hand on motor and using a stop nut on that bolt. By doing this all the bolt has to do is hold the motor at that position it does not do any lifting.

Better fix would be to fabricate a new motor mounting plate out've thicker material IMO.

[Sundown]

Cool deal, let us know how it works after you get around to cutting something ... I am still bouncing between the Grizzley and the Jet version.

[katiebo]

If I recall correctly it is made in Tiawan.

[Bern_F150_4X4]

Post some pics!

[vicegrip]

Cool deal, let us know how it works after you get around to cutting something ... I am still bouncing between the Grizzley and the Jet version.

Sundown , at-least check Ebay > Craiglist etc. ....for a Real saw that could be close enough for pick-up .

I realize many of you are skilled hobby-ests , trust me .....a used industrial saw will cut like that Cooper of your's handels

Katiebo : I'm certain you have all the abillity to improve your saw , and that's a GOOD thing .....but like the saying goes if a thing is worth do'n , it's worth do'n right
it could have just as well been built well in the first place!

[Planet X]

Sundown , at-least check Ebay > Craiglist etc. ....for a Real saw that could be close enough for pick-up .

I realize many of you are skilled hobby-ests , trust me .....a used industrial saw will cut like that Cooper of your's handels

Katiebo : I'm certain you have all the abillity to improve your saw , and that's a GOOD thing .....but like the saying goes if a thing is worth do'n , it's worth do'n right
it could have just as well been built well in the first place!

What do you mean when you say "Real" saw Vicegrip?

[Mike W]

It probably needs to weigh at least 500 pounds.

[vicegrip]

What do you mean when you say "Real" saw Vicegrip?

like this >>>>OOPS only 400 lbs.<<<<LoL
http://cgi.ebay.com/BAND-SAW-KALAMAZ...QQcmdZViewItem
or at least like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/HORIZONTAL-VERTI...QQcmdZViewItem
or the ULTIMATE home shop ONE-Machine does it ALL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=002

[katiebo]

real saw + mitering capability = very expensive

I have already done the math!

[Planet X]

Vicegrip checked out your links and thanks for replying.

Katiebo, are you planning on fabricating in-feed and out-feed tables?
I never got around to doing it for that saw, but should have and I am currently revamping something for my current saw. Anyway that mitering saw you have is an excellent upgrade over the standard 4x6 saw, which is excellent in its own right for the home fabricator.

[katiebo]

Planet X,
I am going to start with work supports for now, as they are excellent multi-taskers. If I find myself needing dedicated infeed and outfeed support I will fab my own.