- What is the blade length for this bandsaw?
64". - Does this machine have a dust port?
There is a 1-1/2" opening in the back for a vacuum system, but no dust port is available. - What is the widest blade I can use on this bandsaw?
This bandsaw will accept blades up to 1/2" wide. - ls this bandsaw similar to other benchtop bandsaws on the market?
No. Grizzly is the only suppler to offer this bandsaw. - What makes this machine better than other benchtop bandsaws?
This machine has a cast iron body for strength and rigidity, ball bearing blade guides and a gear reduction motor for a slower blade speed. Without the gear reduction feature, blade speed is usually too fast for a machine of this size. - How is the speed reduced on this machine?
This bandsaw has a gear reduction box which provides plenty of torque for tough cutting chores. - Can I use this bandsaw for metal cutting?
No. To cut metal, the blade speed generally needs to be 250 feet per minute and slower depending on the metal. The blade speed on this machine is 1480 FPM. - What's the difference between the skip, hook and raker toothed blades?
Skip tooth blades have widely spaced teeth to prevent clogging. This is good for straight cuts like ripping. Hook tooth blades have 10" rake angle which causes the blade to cut more aggressively. This type of blade cleans out fast and is best for resawing. Raker tooth blades have teeth that are offset to the left and right. This blade is best for cutting circles and contours.
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