grizzly 16" bandsaw weighs 600lbs

marekz

marekz

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Man i could get a 16" grizzly bandsaw for $300.00. the guy says it has less than 10 hours on the motor.The only problem is its 2 hours away and i dont know if my ford ranger will carry the weight. i guess i need to find 2 guys to help but then its going in my basement. great deal but i might have to go with a delta 14" model. CRAP--thanks marekz
 
You should be able to at least partly disassemble it in order to move it I would think (though I've never seen that particular model.

I would thnk that if your Ranger is fairly new (mid 90's or newer) it should be able to handle 600 lbs with ease.
 
Good old cast iron is a big plus for the band saw. The weight should be no problem, but strap it down well, it'll be top heavy. Hopefully, the saw has as few hours as the motor.

Good luck, Craig

edit to add, that the 16" saw has the potential to tension a blade much better than a 14"
 
By all means get the big 16" unit. You will be the envy of all the guys. And, you can honestly say, "I've got a 16 incher."
Stacy
 
600lbs will be no problem for a Ranger. Worst case, rent a little trailer from U-Haul. Buy big, you'll be glad you did...

-d
 
i already have a 16 incher but thats beside the point-i need a band saw-maekz
 
I put a very old upright piano in the back of a friend's ranger....well over 600 lbs. :eek:

An old boss of mine hauled furniture in his all the time...sometimes multiple pieces.

You won't be winning any races...:D....but it should be able to do it AOK.

Modern Rangers are rated for a half-ton (more or less) payload....including you, of course.


Dan


p.s. take along some tiedown straps and when you get it (not "if"...but "when"...:D) put it directly over the rear axle....erring on the forward side....and then strap it down good-n-snug.
 
i was really thinking about what the advantages would be getting this grizzly 16" beast versus a grizzly 14" bandsaw/. yall seem to think the grizzly 16"500-600lber is the way to go. If I do go that way i would have to set it up in my garage-there is no way of getting it in da basement.If i decide to move my shop it will become an issue again. since i dont know much about the bandsaws i am leaning towards the 16" bandsaw. yall seem to really be reccommending it.But seriously what are the advantages besides the 16 inches. Is the weight really that much more helpful? thanks marekz
 
If (?) the 16"er is in good shape, the extra weight over a 14" will mean smoother running and more accurate cuts. Usually it'll have a stronger motor, so you'll use more of the mid range capabilities of the machine rather than push it. Part of the weight should be a stiffer frame that you might be able to run full tension on the blades, less drifting/binding. All good things if you want to cut large wet burls. Good luck with the 'if' part. Sounds like a great deal, if....

Take care, Craig
 
You definitely want to go with a bigger, heavier saw if you have the choice. Heavy saw means cast iron. Once those cast wheels get going, they provide a flywheel effect that can keep the blade from binding and gives a smoother cut. The more mass in the frame, the less vibration you will have, and the stiffer the frame will be. When you get to resawing on that thing, you will be glade that you can crank out that blade tension good and tight. It should cut a lot straighter than a Grizz 14". Most bandsaws that I've seen under 14" (and more than a few 14's, too) are not worth the frustration of owning one. Good God, plastic wheels?!?!?!?
 
to all of you that evenn seen a monster like this400 to 600 lb grizzly--is it possible to lay er down on the back of my pick up--or will that put too much pressure o sumtin or an otter. i could lay it down rifgt? thanks marekz
 
I laid a 720 lb. variable speed drill press in the back of my '79 toyota truck with a forklift, and it worked fine. Just look at the saw, and estimate where the heaviest part is. Then lay that part down closest to the cab to center the weight. It may hunker down like a whipped puppy, but drive it like a grandma around corners and it should be fine. Just ease it down slow with whatever you hoist it onto the back with, and it should be fine. Pull the trigger already!
 
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