On impulse, I bought the Harbor Freight 4x6 Bandsaw on sale, combined with a 15% coupon 2 days ago. (The coupon expired that day, and it's been harder to get them.) I haven't opened it yet, and I am beginning to have second thoughts. I got the 2 year warranty, and the total was $189.
Looking at Grizzly's G0622 (which should be the same basic machine) that would be $298 (w/shipping) with a 1 year warranty. So it seems like the HF is a good deal.
But I noticed on the web site a G1010 4 1/2 x 6 bandsaw, for $319 (w/shipping). Now it's made in Taiwan, from an ISO 9001 factory. I also see the base is much beefier, which is a frequent complaint of the 4x6.
I don't need the saw now (I have a HF portable for cut-offs), but I can see it being useful in the future.
I guess I'd like opinions on the G1010, and is it that much better than the vanilla 4x6. If so, I can return the HF 4x6, save up a few more pennies, and get the G1010.
I noticed the G1010 it can be re-wired for 220v.
Also - it's not in the Griz catalog I just got. I only see it in the web site. Strange... It doesn't say it's new.
I don't mind spending an extra $100 if the quality's that much better. I won't be using it a lot. I'm a hobbyist.