The Shop Fox has done everything that I’ve asked it to and it tracks true even on heavy resaws. Woodstock, i.e. Shop Fox and Grizzly were stated and are owned by the same guy, but are not just different retail models. Have your say… Forum Topics Woodworking Skill ShareYour woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project.
While researching the Laguna 16HD I read about the Mini Max 16. Well, the Mini Max makes the Laguna look a pretty sick. It’s proven quite lucrative so I’ve convinced SWMBO if I get a larger capacity saw I can earn even more but a Laguna or Mini Max is pushing the boundaries.
03-01-2013, 6:34 AM #1 I’m looking for a new band saw and found two in my price range that are very similar. Thanks… I did look at Grizzly 14 inch saws and the prices are virtually the same. 03-01-2013, 9:13 AM #7. isn’t shop fox grizzly with white paint.
“Okie….must look harder on the space thing!As metioned,the space a nice 14” takes is managable. BS’s tend to take vert space(good)and have smallish footprint. When you consider the work any decent 14 can crank out,well the space is worth it.
shop fox vs jet bandsaw Related Question:
Are jet and Shop Fox the same?
Shop Fox is worth owning and parts should be available from several companies. From your list, they are closest to Jet. 08-25-2015, 06:59 PM Re: Need objective opinion on Shop Fox equipment by Mike Brady (I’m a long time memb)
Does Grizzly own shop fox?
Shop Fox and Grizzly are owned by the same guy…. Shiraz Balolia. The two brands have different retail approaches… Grizzly is mail order, while Shop Fox has a dealer network, and Shop Fox offers a two year warranty vs Griz’s 1 year.
What is the difference between Shop Fox and Grizzly?
The primary difference is that ShopFox is offered in independent retailers via Woodstock International (also a Grizzly company) in addition to through Grizzly, whereas “Grizzly-green” is only available direct from Grizzly.
What is a 14 bandsaw?
Rob Johnstone: Band saw sizes are derived from the diameter of the wheels in the saw. So a 14-inch band saw will have wheels that are 14-inches in diameter. There is another measure that indicates how wide a board you can resaw.
Where is shop Fox made?
PRODUCT AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS. Where are Shop Fox machines manufactured? Our products are manufactured in Taiwan and China.
Are Grizzly Tools Made in USA?
Are Grizzly tools made in the USA? Grizzly tools are now made in China. Grizzly tools are still sold in the United States, but they are no longer manufactured there.
Who makes Foxtools?
Since being introduced at the beginning of the century, Woodstock International’s SHOP FOX® machinery line has steadily developed into one of the top brands of woodworking and metalworking equipment in the Americas.
Who owns Grizzly tools?
Shiraz Balolia is no master guitarist, he readily admits with a laugh. But he’s a whiz at making guitars. Of course, he has an advantage. As the founder of Grizzly Industrial Inc., maker of the world’s largest selection of woodworking and metalworking machinery under one brand, he can make just about anything he wants.
Where is Grizzly saws made?
Grizzly machines now made in China.
How high can a bandsaw cut?
The resaw capacity is the maximum height (thickness) that can be cut. For the small shop furniture maker, go with 14″ as the minimum for a bandsaw, though 16″ is better. Those doing larger work might even want 18″ or 20″ machines. Just make sure you have a minimum resaw height of 12″ for versatility.
What is a bandsaw throat?
The throat is the distance from the blade to the vertical frame section of the body of the saw. This distance determines the width of cut that can be completed on the band saw. The throat on a free-standing cabinet band saw typically exceeds the 12 to 14-inch throat of smaller, bench-top models.
Where are jet tools made?
Headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, JPW Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of machinery and equipment under the JET, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards and Promac brands. In addition to its La Vergne headquarters, the company has operations in Switzerland, Germany, Russia, France, Taiwan, and China.
Where are powermatic tools made?
Does Powermatic plan to continue building the 66? Yes, in Tennessee, down the road from the old factory in McMinville. Delta, and all the rest of the Big Brands are made in Asia (Taiwan or PRC).
Who makes Fox bandsaws?
Woodstock is committed to making the SHOP FOX® machinery brand the number one choice for woodworking and metalworking professionals and enthusiasts.
Where are Delta tools made?
Chang Type is moving Delta’s production tooling from a Stanley Black & Decker owned facility in Jackson, Tennessee to a facility in Anderson County, South Carolina. Most recently, Delta has purchased an improved facility in Spartanburg, SC and has moved all operations to this location.