14" Bandsaws: Shop Fox W1706 or Delta 28-400 ???

I was looking at the Shop Fox just yesterday at a local hardware store. Looks solidly built. I am tempted to get it; but, I am also tempted by the Grizzly G0555LX. Never seen the Delta one you are comparing, so I can’t tell you which I would choose. Nice thing about the Shop Fox for me is that it is stocked in a local hardware store.

I’ve owned the Shop Fox for a year and am very happy with it. I added the 6” extension block a few months ago.
I like the cast iron wheels on the Shop Fox as opposed to the aluminum ones on the Delta.

I was looking at the Shop Fox just yesterday at a local hardware store. Looks solidly built. I am tempted to get it; but, I am also tempted by the Grizzly G0555LX. Never seen the Delta one you are comparing, so I can t tell you which I would choose. Nice thing about the Shop Fox for me is that it is stocked in a local hardware store.

- Hockey

The grizzly GO555LX is on sale right now for $525. Not in stock though. Comes in around mid May.

I would go with the Shop Fox personally, due to the cast iron support and possible extension block.

-- From Pittsburgh, PA

I was looking at the Shop Fox just yesterday at a local hardware store. Looks solidly built. I am tempted to get it; but, I am also tempted by the Grizzly G0555LX. Never seen the Delta one you are comparing, so I can t tell you which I would choose. Nice thing about the Shop Fox for me is that it is stocked in a local hardware store.

- Hockey

The grizzly GO555LX is on sale right now for $525. Not in stock though. Comes in around mid May.

- BillyDoubleU

Thanks. I saw that. Makes it very tempting. I know the Grizzly price doesn’t include shipping; but, the Shop Fox at the local hardware store is $730.00.

I was looking at the Shop Fox just yesterday at a local hardware store. Looks solidly built. I am tempted to get it; but, I am also tempted by the Grizzly G0555LX. Never seen the Delta one you are comparing, so I can t tell you which I would choose. Nice thing about the Shop Fox for me is that it is stocked in a local hardware store.

- Hockey

The grizzly GO555LX is on sale right now for $525. Not in stock though. Comes in around mid May.

- BillyDoubleU

Thanks. I saw that. Makes it very tempting. I know the Grizzly price doesn t include shipping; but, the Shop Fox at the local hardware store is $730.00.

- Hockey

$725.94 with a mobile base after shipping and lift gate service.

Has a 6” riser block available for purchase as well. Comes with a fence and miter gauge.

I couldn’t pass it up.

BillyDoubleU, congratulations. Now, the waiting is the hard part. The mobile base would be a necessary option for me.

BillyDoubleU, congratulations. Now, the waiting is the hard part. The mobile base would be a necessary option for me.

- Hockey

Thanks!

I have lots of plans for that saw ;)

Any follow-up on these bandsaws? I’m really considering the Delta 28-400, but I see a lot recommending Shop Fox or Grizzly instead.

0555LX here. No regrets.
Bill

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Any follow-up on these bandsaws? I’m really considering the Delta 28-400, but I see a lot recommending Shop Fox or Grizzly instead.

0555LX here. No regrets.
Bill

- Bill White

I assume the Grizzly just comes on a truck and they meet you at the road for pickup? Grizzly seems like a solid product, just wish they were sold at a local store.

The steel frame is stiffer and better able to tension blades properly. The cast iron frame will flex more. Only advantage to the cast iron frame is the ability to add a riser block – which adds even more flex. Generally, if you want more re-saw capacity, it’s better to get a bigger saw. If you are cool with the cast iron frame saws, then you may want to consider finding a used Delta, which the others are clones of, and can be found for significantly less green.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

As of today, i will only buy a sawstop.

Massive jagged fracture, 15 stitches (Not enough meat for the rest), so I’d say price the sawstop. Imho

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[...] so I’d say price the sawstop.
- doubleG469

I was unaware that they made a band saw – please point us to more info on it.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

Must be talking about a table saw.

Either way. I really like my g0555LX. It’s the first bandsaw I’ve used since high school so take that into account.

I tuned it the Snodgrass way and it runs quite and great. I have the riser block but am gonna wear this current blade out before putting it on. I can only imagine what a proper quality blade would add.

The dust collects in the bottom wheel house. I use a shop vac so it gets a touch of the dust a dust collector would of course be better.