Raymond Fries
03-10-2010, 8:26 PM
I have some extra money and want to upgrade my table saw from my current Dewalt jobsite saw to a nice saw. Precision is at the top of my list.
I do not have a problem with pulling a 220v circuit for the saw.
After reading you guys saying if you were going to go Hybrid, why not go Cabinet for a little more money I came up with the two below. I have never seen either of these and am buying based on description only.
I was looking at the Grizzly 1023RL which is $1219 shipped. A 3HP left tilt saw with these features:
Motor: 3HP, 220V, single-phase, 3450 RPM
Solid cast iron table is first heat treated for strength then milled perfectly flat and ground to a mirror-like finish
Table size (with 2 solid extension wings attached) is 40" x 27"
Table has T-slots so your miter gauge will not fall off the table when retracted
5/8" diameter arbor is long enough to accept dado blades up to 7/8"
Extra large handwheels really ease arbor movement
Quick change between riving knife and splitter guard
Cutting capacity: 8" left, 26" right of blade
Maximum depth of cut @ 90°: 3"
Maximum depth of cut @ 45°: 2-1/8"
4" dust port included
Magnetic safety switch is standard
One piece steel cabinet type stand
All sealed ball bearing construction
Poly-V serpentine belt system transfers power more efficiently and with less noise than standard V-belts
Powder coated paint
Base dimension: 20-1/2" x 20-1/2"
Approximate shipping weight: 514 lbs.
I was also looking at the General 50-220RCM1 which can be had for $1348 from Tools-Plus in two days with the 15% General sale.
Here are the highlights and features of this saw:
10" (255 mm) blade
5/8" (16 mm) arbor
Max depth of cut @ 90°: 3-5/16" (85 mm) / @ 45°: 2-5/16" (60 mm)
30'' rip capacity
Arbor speed: 3450 RPM
Table Height: 35-3/8" (899 mm)
2 HP, 110/220 V, 11.4 / 5.7 Amp
316 lbs. (144 kg)
New! Combination riving style splitter and blade guard with anti-kickback pawls and
a second European style riving knife also included.
Large, precision-ground, 44" x 27" cast-iron table with two extension wings.
4" dust port allows easy connection to a dust collection system.
Unique digital display for blade angle.
Large paddle-style stop switch.
Ruggedly built saw carriage with solid castiron trunnions.
Large motor access door for quick cleaning and easier maintenance.
Convenient arbor lock for fast one-tool blade changes.
These two are really a wash as if I buy the Grizzly, I will need to spend money to have a buddy help me run the 220v circuit; this is not necessary for the General.
Not sure I would ever need a 3HP saw as I am a weekend woodworker and work mostly with 4/4 wood or thinner.
So I am looking for advise on which of these would be the best saw. I am open to other suggestions especially if I could get a saw that would be as precise as these and be in the ball park on price or cost less.
Any owners of these out there that can offer advise or direction?
Thanks
I do not have a problem with pulling a 220v circuit for the saw.
After reading you guys saying if you were going to go Hybrid, why not go Cabinet for a little more money I came up with the two below. I have never seen either of these and am buying based on description only.
I was looking at the Grizzly 1023RL which is $1219 shipped. A 3HP left tilt saw with these features:
Motor: 3HP, 220V, single-phase, 3450 RPM
Solid cast iron table is first heat treated for strength then milled perfectly flat and ground to a mirror-like finish
Table size (with 2 solid extension wings attached) is 40" x 27"
Table has T-slots so your miter gauge will not fall off the table when retracted
5/8" diameter arbor is long enough to accept dado blades up to 7/8"
Extra large handwheels really ease arbor movement
Quick change between riving knife and splitter guard
Cutting capacity: 8" left, 26" right of blade
Maximum depth of cut @ 90°: 3"
Maximum depth of cut @ 45°: 2-1/8"
4" dust port included
Magnetic safety switch is standard
One piece steel cabinet type stand
All sealed ball bearing construction
Poly-V serpentine belt system transfers power more efficiently and with less noise than standard V-belts
Powder coated paint
Base dimension: 20-1/2" x 20-1/2"
Approximate shipping weight: 514 lbs.
I was also looking at the General 50-220RCM1 which can be had for $1348 from Tools-Plus in two days with the 15% General sale.
Here are the highlights and features of this saw:
10" (255 mm) blade
5/8" (16 mm) arbor
Max depth of cut @ 90°: 3-5/16" (85 mm) / @ 45°: 2-5/16" (60 mm)
30'' rip capacity
Arbor speed: 3450 RPM
Table Height: 35-3/8" (899 mm)
2 HP, 110/220 V, 11.4 / 5.7 Amp
316 lbs. (144 kg)
New! Combination riving style splitter and blade guard with anti-kickback pawls and
a second European style riving knife also included.
Large, precision-ground, 44" x 27" cast-iron table with two extension wings.
4" dust port allows easy connection to a dust collection system.
Unique digital display for blade angle.
Large paddle-style stop switch.
Ruggedly built saw carriage with solid castiron trunnions.
Large motor access door for quick cleaning and easier maintenance.
Convenient arbor lock for fast one-tool blade changes.
These two are really a wash as if I buy the Grizzly, I will need to spend money to have a buddy help me run the 220v circuit; this is not necessary for the General.
Not sure I would ever need a 3HP saw as I am a weekend woodworker and work mostly with 4/4 wood or thinner.
So I am looking for advise on which of these would be the best saw. I am open to other suggestions especially if I could get a saw that would be as precise as these and be in the ball park on price or cost less.
Any owners of these out there that can offer advise or direction?
Thanks