Thoughts on the Grizzly G0771 Tablesaw

[Stew Hagerty]

Is this going to be your last ts you will ever buy? Will you be content with this ts in your golden years? Does "Flesh sensing technology" trip your trigger? Since you have a good working ts right now your in a pretty good situation to save more money for the last ts you may ever need or want.

Read what Mike Roberts posted; then re-read it.

I've seen posts about w'dworkers who traded-up two, three, or more times before the bought what they always/originally wanted....

I have thought long and hard about SawStop. I just do not foresee being able to spend that much money on a TS. I am disabled, in a wheelchair on SSDI. I'm 57 years old, and my wife is approaching retirement. I just don't see a whole lot of money in our future. That said, woodworking for me is both physical and mental therapy. I am unable to drive, so I can't just pick up and go visit a friend, or even run to the hardware store unless my wife (or someone else) takes me. Yes, my old Craftsman works now, but it is FAR from a great saw. It has no riving knife, marginal dust collection even with my enhancements, and with the Vega on it I can't even use the blade guard.

[Stew Hagerty]

I've had my G0771 for over a year. No complaints from me, saw runs and cuts great.
My previous saw was an old Craftsman which served the purpose, the G0771 is a big step up.
I'm 66 years old and quite sure this will be my last T/S.

Daryl, out of curiosity, what do you think of the fence? How usable is it?

[Stew Hagerty]

The G0771 with the Vega fence should be a really nice setup at a very reasonable price. Full enclosure, cabinet mounted trunnions, solid cast wings, hybrid design, true riving knife, and you'll obviously have a nice fence if you add the Vega.

With a nice blade and proper setup, this should work well for you.

I was going to sell the Vega with my current Craftsman saw. I no longer have the original fence system for it.
My plan is to use the stock fence until I can afford to put something better on. Be that a Vega, a Biesemeyer, or maybe even an Incra would be down the road.

[daryl moses]

Daryl, out of curiosity, what do you think of the fence? How usable is it?

It's "usable" not exactly repeatable though. When you lock it down it doesn't always go back to being square 100% of the time. If I use my thumbs and push inwards toward the table then lock it down it will square up. I can't see spending the extra $$$$$$ for anything better when it does what I need it to do.

[Scott Cenicola]

I'll agree on the fence. Its not my old bies, but its serviceable. I've had G0771 for over a year and I'm very satisfied. My old setup was a contractor saw on a custom rolling table with a biesmeyer fence. The only thing I miss is the extra rip capacity. The fence works for me, I get repeatable accurate cuts. Based on your circumstances I would recommend it. I love mine.

[scott spencer]

I was going to sell the Vega with my current Craftsman saw. I no longer have the original fence system for it.
My plan is to use the stock fence until I can afford to put something better on. Be that a Vega, a Biesemeyer, or maybe even an Incra would be down the road.

I'd give some serious consideration to putting the Vega on the G0771, and the stock Grizzly fence on your Cman saw. The Vega will add some value to the Cman, but not nearly enough to cover the cost of replacing it. It's also a very nice fence that's easier to install than most.

.....or you may find that the pieces parts of the Cman fetch more on Ebay than the whole saw would sell for locally....motors tend to go for $80-$125, the motor mount can get $10-$15, steel wings can go in the $20-$30/pr range, cast wings can get $15-$25 each, miter gauge $10-$20, hand wheels $5-$20 depending on whether they're metal or plastic, the motor switch will get $10-$20, and the blade guard can get $30-$40 if you still have it. The leg stand can get $10-$20, but is a lot of work to take apart (often not worth it) ....the main body and tops don't sell well, but tend to get ~ $10 in scrap (the top can make for a nice extension wing). Then put the Grizzly fence up for sale for another $50-$100.

Good luck!

[Marc Burt]

I think Scott has the right idea in selling the grizzly fence with the craftsman saw. Your Vega isn't going to get you the money it's worth selling it with the saw on craigslist. And, with respect, your prospective buyer of a contractors saw on craigslist is more than likely not going to be too discerning - they're just looking for a saw on the cheap.

That way you save yourself hundreds in buying as new fence and you're still selling a complete saw. The ebay thing has merit but don't underestimate shipping charges.

[Curt Harms]

I'd give some serious consideration to putting the Vega on the G0771, and the stock Grizzly fence on your Cman saw.

Good luck!

That's what I did when I moved a Mule Cab fence from a C'man 113 series saw to my current G1023. I knew the C'man saw wasn't going to bring a lot of $ either way so put the Griz Jet Fence (crude) knock-off that came with the G1023 on the C'man. The guy that bought the C'man saw didn't care - he wanted a saw to rip a whole bunch of boards the same width and would set the fence then clamp it down with C clamps if necessary.

[Stew Hagerty]

I'd give some serious consideration to putting the Vega on the G0771, and the stock Grizzly fence on your Cman saw. The Vega will add some value to the Cman, but not nearly enough to cover the cost of replacing it. It's also a very nice fence that's easier to install than most.

.....or you may find that the pieces parts of the Cman fetch more on Ebay than the whole saw would sell for locally....motors tend to go for $80-$125, the motor mount can get $10-$15, steel wings can go in the $20-$30/pr range, cast wings can get $15-$25 each, miter gauge $10-$20, hand wheels $5-$20 depending on whether they're metal or plastic, the motor switch will get $10-$20, and the blade guard can get $30-$40 if you still have it. The leg stand can get $10-$20, but is a lot of work to take apart (often not worth it) ....the main body and tops don't sell well, but tend to get ~ $10 in scrap (the top can make for a nice extension wing). Then put the Grizzly fence up for sale for another $50-$100.

Good luck!

I think Scott has the right idea in selling the grizzly fence with the craftsman saw. Your Vega isn't going to get you the money it's worth selling it with the saw on craigslist. And, with respect, your prospective buyer of a contractors saw on craigslist is more than likely not going to be too discerning - they're just looking for a saw on the cheap.

That way you save yourself hundreds in buying as new fence and you're still selling a complete saw. The ebay thing has merit but don't underestimate shipping charges.

That's what I did when I moved a Mule Cab fence from a C'man 113 series saw to my current G1023. I knew the C'man saw wasn't going to bring a lot of $ either way so put the Griz Jet Fence (crude) knock-off that came with the G1023 on the C'man. The guy that bought the C'man saw didn't care - he wanted a saw to rip a whole bunch of boards the same width and would set the fence then clamp it down with C clamps if necessary.

That's not a bad idea, and which I had never thought of. Thank you. I might just do that.

[Kurt Kintner]

I think Scott has the right idea in selling the grizzly fence with the craftsman saw. Your Vega isn't going to get you the money it's worth selling it with the saw on craigslist. And, with respect, your prospective buyer of a contractors saw on craigslist is more than likely not going to be too discerning - they're just looking for a saw on the cheap.

That way you save yourself hundreds in buying as new fence and you're still selling a complete saw. The ebay thing has merit but don't underestimate shipping charges.

there are a lot of newbies looking for a decent starter tablesaw.... I put my stone stock (and complete) Craftsman 113.xxxxxx on Craig's list and got $175 for it.... About the going rate in Atlanta .....
Not sure the Grizzly fence, or the stock fence, would matter to the the buyer.....
My buyer was impressed with the nice condition the top was in.... No comments on the rest of the saw....