I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able to
save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close to
the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within a
couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has the
Beisemier fence.
Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
Classic or the Shopfox fence?
Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to build
an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
fences Grizzly uses.
Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
CC
You might try talkling to Greg Leneave at Leneave Machinery, in Charlotte,
NC.
I have their planer and it's a great value, so I can't recommend their saw,
but Greg says it's very good...in the $1000 range.
Wilson
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
>
>
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
Don't know about the Crapsman - errrrr Craftsman. But I'd recommend the
220V, 3HP motor in a heartbeat. I have the 1023S and love it. The fence,
Shopfox Classic, is a Biesmeyer clone and works every bit as well. I have
heard from a few that the 1023Z fence doesn't always lock square, but I
don't know if that's a common problem or not. In any event, the
Biesmeyer-style fence meets my needs. It is very sturdy and rigid, and
deflection at the end is not a problem. One, thing though, is that I didn't
care for the UHMW facing they put on it, so I removed it, squared up a strip
of mahogany, bolted it on, and have been happy ever since. I don't think
you'll be disappointed with the Grizzly. It is plenty of saw for 99% of
people and comes ready to use out of the box!
Email me if you have further questions regarding the saw.
Brian.
I've had my G1023SL for about 9 months now and really like it. Plenty of
power, but then I had a Griz contractor saw before this and never bogged it
down either.
Don
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
>
>
Although the G5959 12" 5HP with 48" wide cast iron table is only $1425.
Quite a bargain for that much saw.
Brian.
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Art and Diane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:QWjGc.30484$7t3.28693@attbi_s51...
> > If you go with the Grizzly, I'd suggest the extra for the 5hp motor. I
> > love mine.
> >
> > Art
>
> If you do, you will need heavier wiring to the saw. (18A for the 3 hp 28A
> for the 5 hp)
>
> I have no idea why a home shop would need 5 hp though. You are still
> limited to what a 10" blade can rip.
> Ed
>
>
"Art and Diane" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:QWjGc.30484$7t3.28693@attbi_s51...
> If you go with the Grizzly, I'd suggest the extra for the 5hp motor. I
> love mine.
>
> Art
If you do, you will need heavier wiring to the saw. (18A for the 3 hp 28A
for the 5 hp)
I have no idea why a home shop would need 5 hp though. You are still
limited to what a 10" blade can rip.
Ed
Charles Cole asks:
>save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
>Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close to
>the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within a
>couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
>Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
>Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has the
>Beisemier fence.
>Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
Check last month's Woodworker's Journal, may still be on the stands. I like the
Biese a little better because back when I did that test, it was a little more
cleanly made. It probably still is. But the Shopfox is one helluva fence, too.
>Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to build
>an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
No. Just allow for it when you design the outfeed table.
Good luck making up your mind. I've used cabinet saws, but never this
particularly Grizz model. I've used the Craftsman momentarily and liked it. I
should be able to pick one up Tuesday, but probably won't get it together for a
week or two.
It is in the same class as the Jet and DeWalt hybrid saws, half contractor's
saw, half cabinet saw, with the cast iron trunnions hung from the cabinet,
instead of the table. Easier to adjust that way. The trunnions are much larger
and stronger than any I've ever seen on a contractor's saw. Multi-groove
pulleys and flexible belt make for extra smooth running.
Charlie Self
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or
not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." Ernest Benn
I have the Griz 1023s, as I stated in earlier post, I love it. I also used
Griz's referral service, was a great help.
Tony
RonB <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:WjmGc.34233$rn1.7196@okepread07...
> Charles:
> Go with the Grizzly. I have owned a 1023S for two years and it is a fine
> machine and a very good value. There was a time in my life when I just
went
> to Sears if I needed a tool (30 years ago). Unfortunately, Sears kind of
> turned their back on their loyal following - the quality just isn't there
> for the money. I think it speaks volumes that they are recently marketing
> JET equipment.
>
> Regarding the ShopFox Classic fence it is solid and smooth. WOOD magazine
> did a product comparison on fences on a recent issue and the Classic
> compared very well with the Beismeirer. Their only real downer was it
> retailed for more than the Beis. If you are buying it on the saw this is
> irrelevant.
>
> A note regarding ShopFox fences. Stay with the Classic and not the one
they
> market as "THE ShopFox" or the original. I played with one of these at
the
> Springfield store a couple of years ago and it is truly smooth as glass.
It
> also has some neat adjustment features. Bad news is it has a bunch of
> internal rollers and a front/rear gripping mechanism that addes complexity
> and maintenance. I have seen several negative posts and WOOD had some
> clearance issues regarding this one.
>
> Grizzly offers a service that is not well publicized. If you call and
ask,
> they will provide the name and phone number of up to two recent purchasers
> of a similar item in your area. These are folks who volunteer to provide
> info. You can get first hand opinions regarding a tool.
>
> "Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been
able
> to
> > save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> > Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
> to
> > the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
within
> a
> > couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> > Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> > Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
> the
> > Beisemier fence.
> > Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> > Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> > Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> > Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
> build
> > an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> > I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted
here,
> > and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about
the
> > fences Grizzly uses.
> > Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> > CC
> >
> >
>
>
Thanks to everyone that replied, Some great responses and information given
on the question. It has helped me deceide on getting the Grizzly cabinet
saw. I am sure I would have been satisified with the Craftsman for a while,
but in the long run The Griz will suit my needs for a long time to come
Chuck
"Tony" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have the Griz 1023s, as I stated in earlier post, I love it. I also
used
> Griz's referral service, was a great help.
>
> Tony
> RonB <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:WjmGc.34233$rn1.7196@okepread07...
> > Charles:
> > Go with the Grizzly. I have owned a 1023S for two years and it is a
fine
> > machine and a very good value. There was a time in my life when I just
> went
> > to Sears if I needed a tool (30 years ago). Unfortunately, Sears kind
of
> > turned their back on their loyal following - the quality just isn't
there
> > for the money. I think it speaks volumes that they are recently
marketing
> > JET equipment.
> >
> > Regarding the ShopFox Classic fence it is solid and smooth. WOOD
magazine
> > did a product comparison on fences on a recent issue and the Classic
> > compared very well with the Beismeirer. Their only real downer was it
> > retailed for more than the Beis. If you are buying it on the saw this
is
> > irrelevant.
> >
> > A note regarding ShopFox fences. Stay with the Classic and not the one
> they
> > market as "THE ShopFox" or the original. I played with one of these at
> the
> > Springfield store a couple of years ago and it is truly smooth as glass.
> It
> > also has some neat adjustment features. Bad news is it has a bunch of
> > internal rollers and a front/rear gripping mechanism that addes
complexity
> > and maintenance. I have seen several negative posts and WOOD had some
> > clearance issues regarding this one.
> >
> > Grizzly offers a service that is not well publicized. If you call and
> ask,
> > they will provide the name and phone number of up to two recent
purchasers
> > of a similar item in your area. These are folks who volunteer to
provide
> > info. You can get first hand opinions regarding a tool.
> >
> > "Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been
> able
> > to
> > > save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> > > Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are
close
> > to
> > > the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
> within
> > a
> > > couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> > > Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the
Shopfox
> > > Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman
has
> > the
> > > Beisemier fence.
> > > Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the
Shopfox
> > > Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> > > Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> > > Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
> > build
> > > an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> > > I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted
> here,
> > > and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about
> the
> > > fences Grizzly uses.
> > > Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> > > CC
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Hi, I just bougth the Griz 1023s, I love it. It was easy to set up.
Accurate out of the box. Would highly reccommend it. Love the fence to.
Tony
Charles Cole <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
>
>
I assume Trishia Rose is just a troll smearing her anti-Semitism in the
roadway rather than scooping it up and depositing it in the trash at home as
good neighbors do. Unfortunately, it sticks to her mostly and the smell is
quite unpleasant.
"Trishia Rose" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been
able to
> > save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> > Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> > the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
within a
> > couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> > Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> > Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> > Beisemier fence.
> > Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> > Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> > Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> > Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> > an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> > I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted
here,
> > and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about
the
> > fences Grizzly uses.
> > Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> > CC
>
>
> I hate to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, you really are
> good at bargain hunting. I have all the stuff you mention, but paid
> 2-3 times as much for it. I should hire you into the finance
> department of my woodworking industry. What is your secret... or are
> you just a Jew?
Don't you just hate it when you get snagged by a troll!!
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Trishia Rose" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > "Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
> > > I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been
> able to
> > > save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> > > Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are
close
> to
> > > the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
> within a
> > > couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> > > Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the
Shopfox
> > > Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman
has
> the
> > > Beisemier fence.
> > > Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the
Shopfox
> > > Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> > > Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> > > Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
> build
> > > an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> > > I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted
> here,
> > > and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about
> the
> > > fences Grizzly uses.
> > > Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> > > CC
> >
> >
> > I hate to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, you really are
> > good at bargain hunting. I have all the stuff you mention, but paid
> > 2-3 times as much for it. I should hire you into the finance
> > department of my woodworking industry. What is your secret... or are
> > you just a Jew?
>
> Have just been looking at the saws for a long time and watching the
prices.
> Grizzly is now having a summer sale on their saws.
> CC
>
>
If you go with the Grizzly, I'd suggest the extra for the 5hp motor. I
love mine.
Art
Charles Cole wrote:
>I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able to
>save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
>Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close to
>the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within a
>couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
>Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
>Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has the
>Beisemier fence.
>Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
>Classic or the Shopfox fence?
>Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
>Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to build
>an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
>I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
>and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
>fences Grizzly uses.
>Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
>CC
>
>
>
>
Charles:
Go with the Grizzly. I have owned a 1023S for two years and it is a fine
machine and a very good value. There was a time in my life when I just went
to Sears if I needed a tool (30 years ago). Unfortunately, Sears kind of
turned their back on their loyal following - the quality just isn't there
for the money. I think it speaks volumes that they are recently marketing
JET equipment.
Regarding the ShopFox Classic fence it is solid and smooth. WOOD magazine
did a product comparison on fences on a recent issue and the Classic
compared very well with the Beismeirer. Their only real downer was it
retailed for more than the Beis. If you are buying it on the saw this is
irrelevant.
A note regarding ShopFox fences. Stay with the Classic and not the one they
market as "THE ShopFox" or the original. I played with one of these at the
Springfield store a couple of years ago and it is truly smooth as glass. It
also has some neat adjustment features. Bad news is it has a bunch of
internal rollers and a front/rear gripping mechanism that addes complexity
and maintenance. I have seen several negative posts and WOOD had some
clearance issues regarding this one.
Grizzly offers a service that is not well publicized. If you call and ask,
they will provide the name and phone number of up to two recent purchasers
of a similar item in your area. These are folks who volunteer to provide
info. You can get first hand opinions regarding a tool.
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
>
>
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
I hate to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, you really are
good at bargain hunting. I have all the stuff you mention, but paid
2-3 times as much for it. I should hire you into the finance
department of my woodworking industry. What is your secret... or are
you just a Jew?
Charlie Self wrote:
> Charles Cole asks:
>
>>save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
>>Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
>>to the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
>>within a couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
>>Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
>>Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
>>the Beisemier fence.
>>Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
>
> Check last month's Woodworker's Journal, may still be on the stands. I
> like the Biese a little better because back when I did that test, it was a
> little more cleanly made. It probably still is. But the Shopfox is one
> helluva fence, too.
>
>>Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
>>build an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
>
> No. Just allow for it when you design the outfeed table.
>
> Good luck making up your mind. I've used cabinet saws, but never this
> particularly Grizz model. I've used the Craftsman momentarily and liked
> it. I should be able to pick one up Tuesday, but probably won't get it
> together for a week or two.
>
> It is in the same class as the Jet and DeWalt hybrid saws, half
> contractor's saw, half cabinet saw, with the cast iron trunnions hung from
> the cabinet, instead of the table. Easier to adjust that way. The
> trunnions are much larger and stronger than any I've ever seen on a
> contractor's saw. Multi-groove pulleys and flexible belt make for extra
> smooth running.
Are you talking about the Grizzly or the Craftsman in that paragraph?
> Charlie Self
> "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists
> or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." Ernest
> Benn
--
--John
Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
Charles -
Grizzly! While the Bies is attractive, what you need is the power, so if
you have the circuit to support a larger motor, go with the 3HP... I'd also
recommend a STRONG look at General or General Int'l... I have a Gen Cab saw
and a GI mortiser... VERY happy with both.
HTH
John
"Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been able
to
> save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models within
a
> couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> Beisemier fence.
> Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted here,
> and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about the
> fences Grizzly uses.
> Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> CC
>
>
"Trishia Rose" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Charles Cole" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > I had finally deceided on the new Griz contractors saw but have been
able to
> > save enough for a better saw in the under or just at $1000 range.
> > Anyone's thoughts on the Grizzly or the Craftsman? All of them are close
to
> > the same price, with the Griz 1023S at $795 and the other 2 models
within a
> > couple hundred more for the 1023Z.
> > Grizzly has 3 hp motor,. Craftsman 1 3/4 hp. Griz has either the Shopfox
> > Classic and optional rails for 49" cuts to right of blade. Craftsman has
the
> > Beisemier fence.
> > Can anyone give a comparison between the Beisemier fence and the Shopfox
> > Classic or the Shopfox fence?
> > Craftsman has a small outfield table included and Griz does not.
> > Does the fence rail at the back end of the table make it difficult to
build
> > an outfeed table on the Grizzly?
> > I have been reading all the reviews for the last couple years posted
here,
> > and most like the Grizzly, but there has been little information about
the
> > fences Grizzly uses.
> > Thanks for any information or experiance with either of these saws.
> > CC
>
>
> I hate to change the subject, but I just wanted to say, you really are
> good at bargain hunting. I have all the stuff you mention, but paid
> 2-3 times as much for it. I should hire you into the finance
> department of my woodworking industry. What is your secret... or are
> you just a Jew?
Have just been looking at the saws for a long time and watching the prices.
Grizzly is now having a summer sale on their saws.
CC