I don't own the saw so I can't comment on 1 or 5.

Regarding 2, you can easily built your own out of melamine, mdo, mdf, any
scrap plywood, etc. When building it, you might also want to cut one or two
holes for a router insert or two. Or a router insert and a jigsaw insert.
Whatever your needs are.

Regarding 3, EMT or rigid conduit would be safest, but not absolutely
necessary. You can use a cord (assuming the conductors are thick enough for
your length), or flexible conduit if you want.

Regarding 4, the shipping company might be able to send a truck with a
liftgate for an extra fee. If not, you can rent a liftgate truck and pick
up at the shipping company's terminal. Rent or borrow a pallet jack and you
can get it into your garage easily. Then get your 3 buddies to help you
slide it off the pallet.

"Frank Ketchum" wrote in message
k.net...
Anyone out there own this beast? I am considering it and had a couple
questions.
It is a 12", 5hp, 220volt single phase, left tilt tablesaw on their
website for $1,729.25 delivered.

1) Are you happy with the saw itself? I currently have 2 grizzly tools,
the 8 inch G500 jointer and the 14 inch G555 bandsaw. I am happy with
both, but I didn't take the plunge until I read alot about them from happy
owners. As far as this saw goes, there doesn't seem to be much info
available in the archives about it. I assume because most people probably
opt for a 10 inch model.

2) It has long rails to allow for a 50" rip capacity which I want. The
thing is, with their other saws that have the long rails, there appears to
be a surface that comes with the rails and goes in between them at least
according to the pictures. It just looks like a piece of melamine There
doesn't appear to be anything that comes with the 5959 that goes between
the rails. If that is the case, did you build something to install there
and was attaching it much of a chore?

3) At 5hp the saw draws 27amps. The data sheet says to use a 30 amp
breaker. I believe for a machine of this size, you are not supposed to
use an extension cord, but rather hard pipe the power to it. Anyone know
if this is true?

4) The shipping weight of the main carton with the saw in it is 551lbs.
How did you unload it? 4 guys?

5) How did the assembly go?

Any other thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance for all replies.

Frank