Glen:
I have owned a Grizzly 1023s for about seven years and couldn't be
more pleased. It is a close cousin to both saws you have linked to;
and both use the Shop Fox heavy duty fence. This fence is a hog that
has received good reviews compared to several aftermarket fences.
When I bought mine Grizzly had just introduced the left tilt version
and I didn't want to be among first-in-line on a totally new upper
trunnion assembly; but it as proven to be a good machine for Grizzly.

Personally, based on similarity, I would have no problem recommending
the Grizzly version; and the Shop Fox is probably close enough to the
Grizzly to make little difference.

BTW - Our son owns a Grizzly G0444Z which is a 2hp/220v contractor's
saw. It has the cast iron tables, good power and the aluminum version
of the Shop Fox Classic fence. I used it extensively for 3-4 weeks
when we were trimming out their new house about three years ago. it
too is a solid saw, for a little less money. As it sits, it won't
collect dust as well as the cabinet versions, but I believe they do
offer a kit to retain much of the debris. He, as I, also used the
Shop Fox mobile base which makes moving it around a smaller shop very
easy.

I share your decision pain. My 1023s was planned to be my retirement
machine too. After comparing it to Unisaw and the Jets it just made
more sense for the money. I also used Grizzly's referral service and
was able to talk to a local guy who had bought THREE of them (his, his
son and son-in-law). That plus a trip to the Springfield store sold
me on the purchase. Seven years of use have convinced me I did OK.

RonB