Jim Rimmer
08-30-2009, 6:59 PM
I've had my Grizzly G0661 TS for a couple of weeks now and have had a chance to use it some so thought I would post a quick review.
It arrived in good shape. Only damage was to the shroud on the motor fan. One screw was broken but I managed to get it out with a magnet and after a little body work all was well. I would suggest at least asking about the liftgate service. Mine arrived in an 18 wheeler. The driver was very helpful. I backed my pickup up to his truck and we eased the saw into the bed. Then I backed up to the garage and we eased it on to the floor.
Assembly was a piece of cake. Fence looks like a Delta T2 clone and is very accurate. I will keep it since it is fine for me (and I'm broke now). The miter gage leaves a lot to be desired but I already had an Incra 1000SE that I bought for my Craftsman refurb that went awry and I am using it.
It runs smooth and quiet and passed the nickel test. Very little adjusting necessary. You could almost use it straight out of the box.
Since I am moving up from a Craftsman that had a 20" table I am delighted. This is light years ahead of where I was. Accuracy is amazing. Fence adjustment is easy. Blade tilt (and lock) is great.
I would definitely recommend this saw to anyone on a budget. It's not a cabinet saw but it is a great saw.
It arrived in good shape. Only damage was to the shroud on the motor fan. One screw was broken but I managed to get it out with a magnet and after a little body work all was well. I would suggest at least asking about the liftgate service. Mine arrived in an 18 wheeler. The driver was very helpful. I backed my pickup up to his truck and we eased the saw into the bed. Then I backed up to the garage and we eased it on to the floor.
Assembly was a piece of cake. Fence looks like a Delta T2 clone and is very accurate. I will keep it since it is fine for me (and I'm broke now). The miter gage leaves a lot to be desired but I already had an Incra 1000SE that I bought for my Craftsman refurb that went awry and I am using it.
It runs smooth and quiet and passed the nickel test. Very little adjusting necessary. You could almost use it straight out of the box.
Since I am moving up from a Craftsman that had a 20" table I am delighted. This is light years ahead of where I was. Accuracy is amazing. Fence adjustment is easy. Blade tilt (and lock) is great.
I would definitely recommend this saw to anyone on a budget. It's not a cabinet saw but it is a great saw.