Four years ago, I decided I wanted a table saw. I watched Ebay and Craigs List and the newspaper for a used one. The only one I saw advertised during that year that was appealing was a Platinum Unisaw. But the guy wanted 1500 bucks for it, and didn't want to come down. I lost interest in it. Don't know if he got the money he wanted for it or not. And this is in a big market, Dallas/Fort Worth.
Three years ago, I set out to save for a new one. I decided if I was going to spend that much money, it had to have a riving knife. I knew I couldn't afford a SawStop, or the Canadian made General, (saw the PM 2000 at a woodworking show but was not impressed...don't know why) but knew I wanted a cabinet saw (since that MiniMax slider was out of the question money wise ) . I watched sales, I pinched pennies, and I ended up with just the right amount of money to get the Grizzly G0691 right after Christmas 2 years ago. This saw is built on the same trunnion design that the older style Uni had, with modifications for a riving knife. So I knew it was a tried and true basic design. Also, the old style 1023 used it and had great reviews. I love it! Two years old now, and it has developed some scratches in the once pristine top. Ticked me off when I did it, but it doesn't keep it from doing it's job.
I would have bought used and been very happy with the saw, had I found one that was in the right price range for used. I hope you have better luck than I did. If at the end of the time that only you can decide you are willing to wait you haven't found what you want, give Grizzly another look. I helped a fellow Creeker set up his new 1023RL. It is very nice. I still would go for the 691 for ME, but both are quality saws. Jim.
Last edited by Jim O'Dell; 01-02-2013 at 6:25 PM.
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