I am finalizing on a band saw for my home shop and G0555LX is one of them. Would appreciate input as to whether the trunions are steel or aluminum?
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You may want to check with the manufacturer. I am unable to answer your question. Our industrial tech teachers are currently off, mid winter break and the machine is located in one of our outlying schools. Sorry.
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Friend, I am sorry but I don't know! (I believe they are steel). I can tell you this though, I have re-sawn 12" Oak through this saw and it doesn't even slow down! Without a doubt it is the best band saw for the money! I have been so happy with this machine!
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They appear to be cast iron. As best I can tell, this is a well constructed heavy duty bandsaw. I am well pleased with it although the blade that came with the exstension kit was not very sharp.
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The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same price wise. It has a an attached mobil platform, 12" of resaw, cast iron wheels. It worth checking out.Hope this helps. The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same... » Read More The ones on my saw are steel. It is a nice saw. The table came perfectly flat and needed very little work to set up. That being said, Grizzly has terrible customer service. Basically, until you threaten to cancel your credit card, they do not even respond to your concerns. (This was on a different tool I ordered). If you get a good tool delivered with no issues then congrats, you got lucky. If you have any issues at all, be prepared for battle. I personally would look at the Laguna 14" -12. I have tested it out at my local Woodcraft and it is a much better saw. It is about the same price wise. It has a an attached mobil platform, 12" of resaw, cast iron wheels. It worth checking out.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The trunnions are a steel cast and very sturdy. I am a machinist and this machine is somewhat heavy and very ridged. I have delt with professional brands for my trade (like Do-All) and for the money this works very well with wood. However, I forgot to check but this machine only has one speed (SFM) and it's about 3000 feet per minuit, way to fast to cut even non ferrous metals. Hope this helps.
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I believe they are. They seem to be really well made. I've had nothing but good experiences with them. I have worked on everything from aluminum to T-1 steel and have not had any failures yet. (knock on wood) ! ! !
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I believe it to be steel since it rusts if wet and a magnet sticks to itMine has broken three times under warranty. First time the blade snapped in half, the other two times the bamboo handle broke
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I am not an expert in metal cutting using a bandsaw. The saw should be able to cut your aluminum, but, I am hesitant to mix metal with a woodworking saw. Too much chance of getting filings under the wheel bands without excellent vacuum system to keep filings scavenged away. I would go with the bandsaw blades the manufacturer recommends on teeth per inch. I feel a bi-metal blade with a higher tooth count would produce a smoother cut. Hope someone with better experience than me will assist you.
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Daniel, I'm sure all the parts are not steel. Locking ring, auger screw, feed/grinder tube cylinder, and locking ring appear to be aluminum. I believe the cutting blade may be steel, and possibly the two grinding plates are steel. You can call EdgeCraft (as I will do tomorrow) to have your questions answered: 800-342-3255, Avondale PA. The boilerplate in the manual states: "This is not a product of KitchenAid or Whirlpool Corp." The manual is printed in English and French, doesn't say made in China but origins of many manufactured items isn't revealed anymore, I've noticed.
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I can tell you what it might be and correct the description. Mine has a fiberglass shaft, not aluminum. That might be one part. The "plus" I have also has a three position rotational adjustment. The blades are polymer of some kind. I have no authoritative answer. I suspect it is the shaft weight.
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Its made of 420 stainless. Hold an edge like you would believe. I also have the SOG tomohawk. It is great for the second Axe. It does with a!quick release sheath. Check it out, they complent each other.
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The one that I got was metal. My OEM one had the bearing break out of it and I ordered this one. It was a good replacement and has worked well on my craftsman 42" deck.
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Joe,There is no documentation regarding the grade of aluminum. My guess is that it isn't "tool grade" aluminum.
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I would contact (e-mail) Grizzly, they would surely know. My tablesaw is not a rigid.
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I believe it is aluminum. It is certainly not steel. But it works very, very well and I would buy more.
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it is metal, I should give it a bit more credit, I forgot I also sawed my deck (treated) up with it into little pieces too. This saw is probably good to cut up 5 trees that are 35 feet tall.
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Steel, but I wouldn't advise buying this. With hardly a few weeks of use the blade became dull.
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I do not know the answer but it feels like aluminum. I used to be a welder and worked around these materials. Hope the answer helps somehow.
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I believe steel. I purchased the mill stan irons just because of the reviews. I believe that these are ok, was disappointed with Mill Stan's customer's sevice. He sent me a different size , then challenged my skill level ........very arrogant?
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It is a metal blade, aluminum. The unit has been installed for several years now with no problems. I am completely satisfied
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Everything I read seems to indicate it is aluminum. I'm assuming that steel would be considerable heavier, and this post only weighs 3.85lbs.