Well Chris congrats on the pending new machine.
Sorry but i cannot convince you otherwise as to the riser kit. I wish i had done my right at the beginning. Its not just the extra cutting height its the whole area inside the bandsaw C.
I am also with Brent on the Kreg fence. I have one and its sweet.
As to the table well that is personal preference but as much as i like making jigs sorry thats one of the last that would be on my list were i to begin again. You got some real good practical advice from Vaughn imho.
Living in the US, go with the Ellis and throw in your savings to getting a fence on a promotion when they come up.
Not to disillusion you but to get the best out of your bandsaw and experience the delight that these 14inch machines can provide take the time when you set it up on Sat night to tune it up.
One thing i would urge you to consider doing is get an upgraded tension spring right out of the starting blocks if you saw dont come with one.
You can get them at Peachtree or several other places now. For $15 this makes a significant improvement over what the tai chi machines are shipped with. You can recognise the spring not only by its color but the rectangular shaped wire used to make the spring. While you at it you might want to think about the zero clearance inserts too. Given its handy to cut small parts out on a bandsaw having the plastic insert plate will certainly make a big difference to the die cast one it comes with. You need that though if you tilt your table.
http://www.ptreeusa.com/band_saw_acc.htm
BTW which Grizz unit you gonna buy. I had a look at them and they all seem to come with an aluminu, fence regardless of the model.
The key points to check on your new machine when you assemble it are to make sure the wheels are in the same plane vertically both on the faces and the edges. If you have a problem there are thin washers with a large hole available specifically to be able to get it right if needed.
Then make sure that if you do decide to go with the riser that you adjust the blocks and bearings when you take it to the top or you will be hearing squeeling. If you get the wheels lined up vertically on the side this might not be a problem for you depending on the adjustment range on the arm that moves up and down with the thrust bearing and blocks on.
You might want to think about link belts at some point they help with vibration. Ensure you get your v belt firm and align the motor to the saw pulley with some attention to detail.
Man its always exciting when a member buys a new tool. Have fun. Will think of you on Sat hope the weather is in your favor for a shopping trip.