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 Post subject: Opinions on Tools
PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:46 am 
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THIS IS A BRAND NEW MACHINE IN A FACTORY CRATE WITH A FULL WARRANTY! $955 (ebay)

G1023SL 10" Table Saw 3 HP Single-Phase 220V Left-Tilt



Built with the same heavy steel cabinet and cast iron table as the extremely popular Model G1023S, this left-tilting saw became an instant hit when introduced last year. Just as with the G1023S, the motor is 3 H.P., single-phase, 220V and has a triple-belt pulley. The blade splitter has been redesigned from that of the G1023S for even easier adjustments, and the accurate and dependable Shop Fox® Classic fence also comes as standard equipment.
Features:

3 H.P. single-phase, 220V motor
Solid cast iron table is first heat treated to remove warpage, then milled perfectly flat and ground to a mirror-like finish
Table has T-slots so your miter gauge will not fall off the table when retracted
Table size (with 2 solid extension wings attached) is 40-1/8" x 27"
Extra-large handwheels are the heaviest in the industry and really ease arbor movement
Cutting capacity: 8" left and 26" right of blade
Maximum depth of cut @ 90°: 3"
Maximum depth of cut @ 45°: 2-1/8"
5/8" diameter arbor is long enough to accept dado blades up to 13/16"
One-piece steel cabinet-type stand
Magnetic safety switch is standard and protects the motor and operator
All sealed ball bearing construction
Triple V-belt drive
Powder coated paint
4" dust port included
Base dimension: 20-1/2" x 20-1/2"
Shipping weight approx. 467 lbs.


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THIS IS A BRAND NEW MACHINE IN A FACTORY CRATE WITH A FULL WARRANTY! ($895 ebay)

G0513X2 17" Bandsaw - 2 HP w/ Cast Iron Trunnion



Grizzly is proud to offer this full-featured Extreme 17" Heavy-duty Bandsaw with cast iron wheels. This 2 HP motor powers through wood with a maximum cutting capacity of 12" height and a 16-1/4" throat which is plenty for most applications. Features like the deluxe fence, extra wide cast iron table, heavy-duty miter gauge, dual 4" dust ports, micro adjusting geared table and double ball bearing blade guides are usually found on machines costing much more. And, the ISO 9001 factory designation assures high quality standards.
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Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase, TEFC capacitor start induction, 60 Hz, pre-wired to 220V
Amps: 20/10
RPM: 1725
Power transfer: Belt drive
Precision-ground cast iron table
Table size: 24" x 17" x 1-1/2" thick
Table tilt: 5° left, 45° right
Floor to table height: 37-1/2"
Cutting capacity/throat: 16-1/4" left of blade
Maximum cutting height: 12"
Blade size: 131-1/2" long
Blade sizes available: 1/8" - 1" wide
2 blade speeds: 1700 & 3500 FPM
Wheels: fully balanced cast iron with polyurethane tires
Wheel covers: pre-formed steel
Blade guides: ball bearing with full enclosure protection
Bearings: sealed and permanently lubricated
Overall size: 80" H x 30" W x 20" D
Approximate shipping weight: 414 lbs.
FEATURES:

Deluxe cast iron fence with extruded aluminum re-saw fence
Miter gauge
4" dust port x 2
Quick change blade release/tensioner
Blade tension indicator
Larger 24" x 17" table
Micro adjusting geared table
Cast iron wheels
Height scale measurement
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 Post subject: Re: Opinions on Tools
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Good deals or not? They are sold from Grizzly, so the real question is, are the good tools for the money?


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I can tell you this. When I was looking for a new table saw I was ready to go out and get a Powermatic (the big one... model escapes me) and John Osthoff talked me into giving the Grizzly a shot, and I am really glad I did. It is a tank. Very well built and runs like a dream. The only thing that I would say I am only 90% satisfied about is the fence. I have the Grizzly double locking fence. I wish I got it with the Bess instead.

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Do you have 220v power in the shop? You can run these on 110v but I think it makes them under powered. Maybe someone else can comment on this. I am not sure if that is when you go from 2 phase to single phase or what. I just recall our saw performing differently once it was wired differently.

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I have a Grizzly drill press and I like it just fine. Don't know about the table saws other than a good fence on a mediocre saw really beats vice-versa.

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ToddStock wrote:
You cannot run the table saw on 110...



Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase, TEFC capacitor start induction, 60 Hz, pre-wired to 220V


Have I miss interpeted the specs?

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JRE Productions wrote:
ToddStock wrote:
You cannot run the table saw on 110...



Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase, TEFC capacitor start induction, 60 Hz, pre-wired to 220V


Have I miss interpeted the specs?


i think you are looking at the bandsaw and todd was speaking of the tablesaw, which he is correct about. you happen to be right about the bandsaw. at first i thought it was a repeat post and then saw that one was for the table saw and the other for the bandsaw.

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 Post subject: Re: Opinions on Tools
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i own the 1023 slx, which is the same saw with a wider rip capacity. love it. i would just order from grizzly though. i dont think you are going to save much through a third party and there is less risk invloved direct from grizzly.

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JRE Productions wrote:
ToddStock wrote:
You cannot run the table saw on 110...



Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase, TEFC capacitor start induction, 60 Hz, pre-wired to 220V


Have I miss interpeted the specs?


2HP=1490w P=VI so 1490w/110w = 13A possible but pretty close to the limit most circuits (usually 15A). Only 6.5A @ 220v though

3HP = 2235w 2235w/110v = 20.3A Very few 110 outlets are rated above 20A.

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 Post subject: Re: Opinions on Tools
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Those are from Grizzly. They have an ebay store.

Now, how about that bandsaw? I want to be able to resaw boards.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:00 am 
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Properly set up, there is no reason you couldnt resaw for days with that saw.... mine is only a 3/4 hp older Delta and I resaw pretty much anything needed on it.

You cant run the table saw on 110 single phase, no matter how many amps it pulls .. the motor windings are designed to see 220v... if you did plug it into 110, I suspect it would run at half speed with not much torque, or not start at all.

The other thing is the calculations shown do not include start up currents, or any motor losses. I had a cheaper 1.5/2 hp table saw (how they calc the hp is a mystery with some of these makers), akin to a US grizz, and it needed 18 amps at 110v .. and I could pop the breaker a bunch with a 20 amp circuit if it ever bogged down in a cut.

As for HP ratings, dont believe everything you read .. I have a CH 5 hp compressor, and a 3 hp bosch router ... both running on 110v laughing6-hehe - its not possible for these ratings at 110v, but thats what the tag says. Go figure ...

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That's nothing! I have a 6.5 HP Shop Vac! beehive :D

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I have the extreme series 19 inch band saw. This thing is stock but for the ceramic guides. Works like a dream. I did go with a lennox blade. Solid piece. I can recommend this saw. I like the table saw , I went to buy one about a year ago , and they were out of stock so I did get a steel city. They are identical but for color. My table saw came in from the factory with a dead motor and when steel city sent me a new one , as I opened the motor to hook up the wire , it was Grizzly Green under the black paint.
My guess is that these tools are pretty much built overseas , and are painted to the customers specs. The saw came with the Bess fence and it is a nice addition to a table saw.
As always , read the safety advice and know your tool.
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hblair wrote:
JRE Productions wrote:
ToddStock wrote:
You cannot run the table saw on 110...



Motor: 2 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase, TEFC capacitor start induction, 60 Hz, pre-wired to 220V


Have I miss interpeted the specs?


i think you are looking at the bandsaw and todd was speaking of the tablesaw, which he is correct about. you happen to be right about the bandsaw. at first i thought it was a repeat post and then saw that one was for the table saw and the other for the bandsaw.
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Ah I see. Yes I thought it was a double post and both specs were the same. I took the info from the second post not the first. I guess it got me!!

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I recently bought the Grizzly 575 (I think that's the model) and it is prewired 110 but can be wired 220. I am installing a 220 line to my garage as we speak. It just won't pull well on 110 and throws the breaker. It is a very nice saw and I was pretty much betting that my 110 would not be enough even before I bought it.


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Don't give it another thought, buy Grizzly. Nothing beats them now. I've been woodworking for 25 years and building guitars for 20. Now in the 90's grizzly suffered from bad tech support and cheap import stuff, it's still import but they run the factories. Now I just bought the top of the line 5 HP Tablesaw about 8 months ago and had previously used a $2000 unisaw. Mine with shipping was $1500 i think, and a Top of the line powermatic is like $3000, twice as good, hell no, as good, probably the same. Using a Forrest Woodworking II blade cuts like butter. The President of Grizzly is a luthier too and does some amazing inlay work, you can see it on Grizzly's website and he is on a few woodworking forums as well. He's actually found thread where people had problem with Grizzly tools and worked on the problem himself. I personally only buy grizzly. You can't beat the price.


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I am really starting to like their bandsaws (love the extreme 19" john, think I'm gonna get it).

I also like their cabinet saws... thanks for the tips.

But their Drill Presses? What is up with those? No lasers. No shift on the fly speed control? The drill presses offered by grizzly seem to be on the weak side. Am I missing something here?

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G1023SLW 10" Left-Tilt Cabinet Table Saw

What is that blue thing on the side wing?

http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/produc ... w/G1023SLW

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I think the extension doubles as a router table.


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I was hoping so... why don't they say so?

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John H,

What do you think of this one? http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/produc ... se/G0514X2

Seems the difference between yours and this is the foot brake and 2 speeds. Does the higher 2nd speed meananything here? Or would I be just as well off with the one you have?

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Here's what I'd buy again....and again....a Grizzly....


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Hey sniggly, what model number? And what fence did you get? I really like their table saws.

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Gosh...it's been awhile. I'll look at it tomorrow and pm you.

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