The video explains that the number in a Grizzly bandsaw model name refers to the diameter of the bandsaw wheels, which also closely relates to the throat capacity—the distance from the blade to the column that determines the maximum board width you can cut. For example, the G0555 series has 14" wheels and a similar throat capacity. The number does not indicate resaw capacity.
The video discusses bandsaw sizing and explains that the numbers in the model name of a Grizzly bandsaw refers to the bandsaw wheel size.
1. The Number Refers to Wheel Size
Every Grizzly bandsaw has a number in its model name.
That number tells you the size of the bandsaw wheels—the top and bottom wheels that drive the blade.
Example:
- The G0555 series is a 14" bandsaw.
- The “14” means the wheels are about 14 inches in diameter.
2. What About Throat Capacity?
That same number also relates to the saw’s throat capacity.
What is Throat Capacity?
It’s the distance from the inside of the blade to the inside of the column.
This space determines how wide a board you can cut.
Why is it Close to Wheel Size?
Because of how the wheels are mounted, the throat capacity is usually close to the wheel size.
We design our machines to give you the maximum cutting capacity possible.
3. Another Example
Take the G0513 series:
- It’s a 17" bandsaw.
- The wheels are about 17 inches in diameter.
- Its throat capacity is 16-1/4 inches, which is very close to the wheel size.
Key Takeaway
The number in the model name mainly refers to the bandsaw wheel size, and the throat capacity is usually just slightly less than that number. It does not refer to resaw capacity.