Grizzly G1023SLX Purchase

[Tony Gorgone]

It appears the the Microsoft cashback and ebay coupons can be used together.

With the grizzly model g1023slx being on sale for $150 off, plus 10% off ebay coupon, plus the 25% microsoft cashback, it looks like i should save about $450 bucks!!



Subtotal:US $1,150.00
http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifShipping & handling:US $146.50
http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifGifts or discounts:-US $100.00
http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifTotal:US $1,196.50
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*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and the payment method selected.






http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/promo/magic/pmoGleam_124x17.gifhttp://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifCashback Total:http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifUS $200.00To get your Microsoft cashback, you must have a Microsoft cashback account and pay with your PayPal account.



i think i got a pretty good deal!!

tony

[scott spencer]

I think you got a good deal too. You also got a lot of saw that should cut with style, and last your the rest of your life! Be sure to get at least one good blade now, and dial that baby in spot on when you get it.

Congrats, be safe, and enjoy!

[Greg Johnson]

Tony,
You got a great deal. I have the 1023sl and love it. Now... how about a little coaching? How the heck did you find all these discounts. I see the $150 off at Grizzly. But how did you get the 10% from Ebay and I searched for the saw on Live Search and it was not listed. I have seen some of these deals other folks have gotten and I am very jealous. Some day I would like to get a band saw.....

Thanks,
Greg

[Tony Gorgone]

the ebay coupon was sent to me in the "my messages" section of ebay. apparently they only get sent out to certain people. my wife didn't get the coupon while i did.

if you look at the cashback thread in the discounts section on here, it will tell you what to search for. you can try "cheap wii" or "playstation 3" and then when you see the ebay listing, click it, and then once you're at ebay, search for grizzly.

tony

[Greg Johnson]

Tony,
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

Greg

[Tony Gorgone]

what are some good choices for blades to go with this saw?

Frued SD208 for dados??
i've been reading about WWII blades for general use, buy which one??
the Freud LU85R010X thats on sale at sears for half off??

any other suggestions?

thanks
tony

[scott spencer]

what are some good choices for blades to go with this saw?

Frued SD208 for dados??
i've been reading about WWII blades for general use, buy which one??
the Freud LU85R010X thats on sale at sears for half off??

any other suggestions?

thanks
tony

The right blade for the job really depends on what you're cutting. Since most of us can't or won't invest in a different specialty blade for each possible application, most of us end up with 1 "do-all" versatile blade like a general purpose/combo type, or some combination of a rip blade, crosscut blade, general purpose blade, and/or possibly a plywood blade. It really boils down to a personal preference and often the buying opportunity at hand.

High quality is very important to the performance and longevity of a blade, as is keeping it clean. Specialty blades tend to yield better performance within their narrower "sweet spot" but require more than one blade and frequent blade changes. Since most decent blades will yield a glue ready edge, and none of the blades yield a finish ready edge, I tend to not bother with a task specific blade for each type of cut. Instead I gravitate toward a good 30T to 60T blade that'll do a good job of most cuts for me, depending on what I'm cutting. If I plan to cut alot of 1" to 2" hardwood, I'll lean toward something like a 30T Forrest WWII ATB. If I want or need a cleaner cut or little better crosscutting, I'll use something with a higher tooth count like a 40T WWII ATB, 40T Hi-ATB Infinity Super General, or a 50T ATB/R DW7642, Tenryu RS25550, or Infinity combo blade. If my stock is all 6/4" or less, I'm likely to start with something like a Delta Industrial 60T ATB and leave it in for both crosscuts and rip cuts. If I'm working with alot of ply or sheet goods I may install the 60T Hi-ATB (Infinity 010-060) or go to a Hi-ATB general purpose blade like the Super General or Freud Fusion. Only when I need absolutely the cleanest cut possible will install my 80T blade and even then I'm likely to use the 60T Hi-ATB instead because it'll still do a super job and will also make other cuts for me. For doing lots of heavy thick ripping I'll install a 20-24T FTG ripper or maybe a 30T, but with a 3hp saw you can some pretty thick wood even with a 40T or 50T blade...you just need to watch for burning.

You should be able to use a full kerf blade for everything you cut on that saw....there'll be very little benefit to using a thin kerf blade when you have that much power, plus it'll keep your zero reference consistent with blade changes. The LU85 you mentioned at Sears for $42 is a screaming deal on a great crosscut blade, though it's not very versatile. It'll be prone to burning on rip cuts so will primarily used for crosscuts and possibly plywood. You'll still need at least a 24T to 30T ripper to compliment it, and/or would benefit from having a blade capable of general purpose work. The LU84R011 has also been on sale at an attractive price. The SD208 dado stack is a solid starter set for the price...note that it has 12T cutters and 2T chippers. The DeWalt/Delta 7670 set has 24T cutters and 4T chippers and is excellent at a reasonable price (~ $100). The best I've used is the Infinity Dadonator at ~ $180.

Here's a good article (http://www.rockler.com/articles/display_article.cfm?story_id=72) to help you narrow down the field, though it has a slant toward the blades Rockler sells. Here's a comparison of the blades (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=61724&highlight=blade+turns) I'd tried up to July 2007. My saw has changed since then, and I've also tried several new blades. You'll find good performance from companies like Ridge Carbide, Infinity, Freud, Forrest, Amana, CMT, Tenryu, and Leitz. Note that many of them have multiple lines and quality levels...try to stick with top shelf whenever possible. If you're looking for bang for the buck, Holbren sells the Oshlun line that's surprisingly good for the price and offers a decent selection of blades suitable for your saw....use the "SMC10" discount code to get 10% if you go that route. There's usually a sale to be found somewhere, and companies like Infinity offer nice package deals if you're looking for a set of blades.

Good luck!

[Tony Gorgone]

where are the best places to buy the blades you mentioned?

i think right now i am leaning to the freud at sears, a 40T forrest and the freud sd208 dado blade.

thanks
tony

[scott spencer]

where are the best places to buy the blades you mentioned?

i think right now i am leaning to the freud at sears, a 40T forrest and the freud sd208 dado blade.

thanks
tony

Holbren, Infinity, Sears right now, often Amazon, Ebay...Wherever the sales are.

Amazon has a Kempston full kerf 24T (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0013KTUQ6/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance) ripper on sale for $25.24 shipped right now. I have not tried this blade yet, but it has Freud fingerprints all over it and I'm intriqued at that price. I wouldn't chance more money or the more critical blades but an FTG 24T full kerf ripper for that price I'd try if I needed one.

[Dave Mura]

You got a nice deal!