I could use a little advice. In April of this year, I ordered the Grizzly Model G1023RLW table saw. It was been backordered until May. Then again until July, then AGAIN until August 13 and NOW I'm told October 22nd. The frustrating part is that they don't tell you it's backordered until you send an inquiry email asking if the saws are in. Seems they should keep you informed of backorders automatically. I've been waiting all summer and now they say late fall (but not definite). Now that I have vented, my reason for writing is: I contacted Grizzly, and found that there are two tablesaws (surprisingly) NOT actually on back order. Those are the G1023RL and the G0690.
In comparing the two, the major differences are: G1023RL has a Shopfox fence, a surpentine poly-V belt drive, and the G0690 has a Leeson motor (the 1023 does not indicate what brand of motor is used). The G0690 has a Grizzly fence with triple V belt drive. All else is “fairly” similar including the price. My only other consideration is that I have already had my basement wired for the 30 Amp 12 gauge outlet for the G1023RLW which uses the same configuration as the G1023RL but the G0690 has a 20 Amp 14 gauge set up. I read this forum frequently when I’m looking for help but now I need direct advice from fellow shop mates.