I appreciate comments. As I understand the consensus, I would summarize
this way:

Despite Delta or Jet perhaps having somewhat higher or more consistent
quality, the advantage of weight/stability/smoothness of a beefier Grizzly
cabinet saw over a Delta/Jet contractor's saw makes the Grizzly cabinet saw
the better choice. That said, the preference seems primarily a 'pleasure'
issue attributable to the smoothness and ease of cutting because (as Bob
Griffiths said, and no one else claimed otherwise) there is no material
difference in the accuracy of cut if both saws are set up true ("on the
money").

Agreed?
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"BobAtVandy" wrote in message
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I'm giving serious consideration to getting into woodworking and know from
these forums that investing in a good table saw is the first/best
investment.
To get the best means a cabinet saw, but that is out of my budget for a
brand name cabinet saw such as Powermatic or Jet, so that would mean I'd
buy
a contractor's saw if I were to stay with a name brand.
However, a Grizzly cabinet saw is nearer to the cost a Delta/Jet
contractor's saw. While there is much discussion on these forums of the
pros and cons of Grizzly cabinet vs brand-name cabinet, or Grizzly
contractor's saw vs brand-name contractor's saw, I haven't seen any
discussion on the following question:

Would you prefer to own a Delta or Jet contractor's saw, or a Grizzly
cabinet saw? Why?

Many thanks to any who reply.