1023slw

[russell lusthaus]

Been working up the savings to purchase the 1023SLW and have been watching the Grizzley sales. Just about ready to pull the trigger and I see that Grizzley has the X model, the 5HP model, listed for the exact same price as the 3 HP model.

Is there any reason why I would not take the 5HP model over the 3HP? Do the 5HP models cost more to operate or maintain? Is there some other downside I am not thinking of?

[Rick Moyer]

I would check the required circuitry. The 5 HP may need bigger wiring/outlet/breaker. The manuals are available for veiwing on Grizzly's website.

[russell lusthaus]

The 5HP model would need a 30 amp circuit and the 3HP model only a 20. Since I need to run the new line anyway, this difference is not so important in the grand scheme of things.

[Jason White]

Make sure it is wired for "single phase" and not "3-phase."

By the way -- I have the 1023SLW, but with the 3HP motor. I can't imagine ever needing more power.

Jason



Been working up the savings to purchase the 1023SLW and have been watching the Grizzley sales. Just about ready to pull the trigger and I see that Grizzley has the X model, the 5HP model, listed for the exact same price as the 3 HP model.

Is there any reason why I would not take the 5HP model over the 3HP? Do the 5HP models cost more to operate or maintain? Is there some other downside I am not thinking of?

[russell lusthaus]

Believe it or not, Grizzley has the 5HP single and three phase units on sale. The 3 phase is more money then the single phase, but the single phase 3Hp and single phase 5HP units are the same price.

Wouldent i just get the more powerful saw for the same money?

[Brodie Brickey]

Get the 5 HP. You won't see any difference between the two unless you're fully extending the blade and cutting really dense wood.

[russell lusthaus]

Jason

Do you have the saw on a mobile base? If yes, how did you deal with the legs which support the router table?

[Steve Griffin]

Having used the 3hp 1023, I cannot under any circumstance imagine needing more power. Thing has so much power it's really hard to tell when my blades are dull.

So other considerations are more important--cost of wire and breaker, durability of 3hp vs 5hp etc. and of course safety--if you bind a blade and get a kickback how fast do you want to get hurt more?

-Steve

[Jason White]

Can't think of a good reason not to!

Jason


Believe it or not, Grizzley has the 5HP single and three phase units on sale. The 3 phase is more money then the single phase, but the single phase 3Hp and single phase 5HP units are the same price.

Wouldent i just get the more powerful saw for the same money?

[Jason White]

I never installed the support legs on mine. You probably won't need to, either. Especially since you'll have the heavier motor on the opposite side as a counterweight.

As for the mobile base, I made my own out of oak and used heavy-duty casters.

Jason




Jason

Do you have the saw on a mobile base? If yes, how did you deal with the legs which support the router table?

[Chuck Isaacson]

If it is the same price I would be getting the 5HP. No reason not to especially if you are running the new wire already for it. Have fun!!

Chuck