Grizzly bandsaw parts interchange with other brands?

BigBlue1 · May 15, 2017

I have a Grizzly 7x12 bandsaw (G0561). The guy I bought it from did not have the vertical saw table or bracket. I ordered the two pieces from Grizzly directly as soon as I got the saw in early April but they have been on backorder with continually slipping ETAs ever since. Since this saw looks almost identical to other similar saws from NorthernTool (Klutch 49465), Harbor Freight (Central Machinery 97009), Shop Fox, and others, does anyone know if the parts interchange between these different brands? Can I buy the horizontal saw table for a Klutch or another one?

Thanks,
Rob

shadetree · May 15, 2017

Why not save some money and get a better product? Make it yourself. There are several YouTube Videos showing how.

Saw a slot, drill and countersink two holes.

BigBlue1 · May 15, 2017

I'm not opposed to the idea. I searched on YouTube but didn't find what you are referring to? Can you share some links?

I thought the stock table has a groove for using a miter gauge? Hard to fab that up, no?

Rob

shadetree · May 16, 2017

I did a quick look and did not see what I remembered for the 7 x 12. See if you can apply the ideas given for 4 x 6. The tables I saw 7 x 12 (Jet and HF) did not have the miter gauge groove. Saw many out of stock Grizzly ads.

I could fab the miter gauge groove in wood, but don't have the equipment to do it in metal.

What I would do if I needed such: Build the table out of 3/16 plate. Then I would use a couple of clamps to attach a straight edge and pretend I had a miter gauge. I've been making do with what I had my entire life. Could try the miter gauge from a table saw on the edge of the table. If none of this will work for you try to forget I wasted your time. Someone will be along that knows much more then me.

Tripp4010 · May 16, 2017

Grizzly, and Shop Fox are the same company. Grizzly is the line they sell direct, and Shop Fox is sold through dealers. Some parts will interchange, but if Grizzly is on back order, my guess is Shop Fox will be as well.

bandaidmd · May 17, 2017

i built in fixed stops at 0 and 45 degrees with threaded holes for a bolt instead of a slot

BigBlue1 · May 18, 2017

Thanks for the info about Grizzly and Shop Fox. I found a Fastenal near me that can get the Shop Fox parts. As you noted, the diagram looks almost identical so I believe they will be totally interchangeable. I also appreciate the suggestion to make my own table but this ended up being easier.

Rob

PILOON · May 18, 2017

Al parts the same?
Generally I'd say yes as most come out of the same production line.
However that being said some specify some minor changes to protect the brand name.

I once knew a chap that visited a Chicom production line and he said that about every 30-40 mins the brand would change as the line moved on.
His comment was that it varied from SnapOn on to Harbor freight. All the same product, just different price!

PILOON · May 18, 2017

Al parts the same?
Generally I'd say yes as most come out of the same production line.
However that being said some specify some minor changes to protect the brand name.

I once knew a chap that visited a Chicom production line and he said that about every 30-40 mins the brand would change as the line moved on.
His comment was that it varied from SnapOn on to Harbor freight. All the same product, just different price!

BigBlue1 · May 18, 2017

I'm sure not ALL parts are exactly the same, but from what I can see in pictures and in the parts diagram the table and bracket look identical. It's $40 all in, including shipping. I'm willing to gamble.

And I do believe the "all the same product, just different brand and price" thing. Years ago I learned about this while working at a grocery store when we got in a case of peanuts that were from some particular brand (maybe Red Owl's store brand) and while the outside of the box listed the right thing the jars in the box were labelled with Mills Fleet Farm. Exactly the product it was supposed to be, just some from one run got into the wrong boxes. With these small 'hobbyist' bandsaws I think there are TONS of different brands that all buy essentially the same thing from Chinese manufacturers. Seen the same deal with benchtop disc/belt sanders and numerous other products. Only some companies, like perhaps DeWalt, still take the time to design and make their own products.

Rob