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Thread: My G1023RL review

  1. 01-06-2011, 11:58 PM #31
    Salem Ganzhorn
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    I have a G0691 as well. But I don't have overhead collection and use a 2HP DC with the stock 4" opening. Dust does collet in the cabinet and without an overhead collector it can get pretty dusty on top and around the saw.
    But I still like it. If I were buying now it would be a tough decision but I would probably go for the improved dust collection.
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  2. 01-07-2011, 12:01 AM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cary Falk View Post
    Kinda like grabbing a bowling ball.
    Two-fingered bowling! Strong fingers you must have.
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  3. 05-03-2011, 12:55 AM #33
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    Old thread - but an interesting read...thanks for posting!!

    I am about ready to pull the trigger on a new Grizzly TS - but I'm torn between the 690/1023rl (seems like several folks have gone through this). I have compared these saws extensively, and still can't decide. I was leaning pretty heavily towards the 690, but the dust collection has me thinking twice. Also, I'm not sure how the fences compare (I've used neither)

    OP - if you come back to read this...
    Do you have any regrets with this saw now that you've been using it for a while?

    Any 690/691 owners with regrets?

    I'm sure that either one of these saws will do me just fine - but the decision is killing me, and I need a new saw yesterday!
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  4. 05-03-2011, 5:38 AM #34
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    I still smile every time I use it. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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  5. 05-03-2011, 4:26 PM #35
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    What a fantastic machine - can't wait to get mine. Awesome modifications too, Cary. Wishing I would have learned how to weld so I could make a base like that one.

    Anyone else have this saw, done a similar extension mod, and found a decent mobile base to use?
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  6. 05-03-2011, 4:43 PM #36
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    My G1023RL arrived today (no pictures, so not gloating), but I do plan to shift the rails to the right (by one bolt hole following Cary Falk's and Scott Spencer's suggestions in this thread). I ordered the T23376 mobile base (wheel mounts with user supplied plywood base). I will report on success of both once I get things up and running.
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  7. 05-04-2011, 11:15 AM #37
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    [QUOTE
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    It looks like you have swivel casters all around for your mobile base.
    any vibration or movement issues with that?
    where did you get your mobile base? or was it custom made.
    i would like to get 4 swivel casters on my TS to make it more maneuverable.
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  8. 05-04-2011, 12:22 PM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuong Nguyen View Post
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    It looks like you have swivel casters all around for your mobile base.
    any vibration or movement issues with that?
    where did you get your mobile base? or was it custom made.
    i would like to get 4 swivel casters on my TS to make it more maneuverable.[/QUOTE]

    I made the mobile base myself. The casters are from Woodcraft. They lock down with very little play. Most of the time I don't lock down the wheels unless I am cutting something big. I have not felt the need to engage the screws with the pads on them. There isn't any vibration with the wheels unlocked. The saw is heavy enough that it doesn't want to move
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  9. 05-04-2011, 1:25 PM #39
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    Thanks Cary,

    I'm going to have to build me a mobile base like yours. I hate only have a swivel caster on one side for my TS.

    Last question: are those 3" or 4" casters?
    thank you
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  10. 05-04-2011, 1:25 PM #40
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    I got the go-ahead last night and ordered mine this morning. :-)

    Quick question - how long is the power cord on this thing?
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  11. 05-04-2011, 1:54 PM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Dreyer View Post
    I got the go-ahead last night and ordered mine this morning. :-)

    Quick question - how long is the power cord on this thing?
    It's super short. I think it is 6'. It has a plug on it already.
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  12. 05-04-2011, 2:01 PM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuong Nguyen View Post
    Thanks Cary,

    I'm going to have to build me a mobile base like yours. I hate only have a swivel caster on one side for my TS.

    Last question: are those 3" or 4" casters?
    thank you
    They are 3". http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...d-Spindle.aspx
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  13. 05-10-2011, 3:58 PM #43
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    Hey Cary,

    Where did you get the Threaded Leveling Pads with the knob? I'm having a helluva time sourcing those. thank you
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  14. 05-10-2011, 4:16 PM #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuong Nguyen View Post
    Hey Cary,

    Where did you get the Threaded Leveling Pads with the knob? I'm having a helluva time sourcing those. thank you
    I made them out of some nuts, allthread, fender washers, and 1/4" rod.
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  15. 05-10-2011, 4:31 PM #45
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cary Falk View Post
    I made them out of some nuts, allthread, fender washers, and 1/4" rod.
    Clever! thanks
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