On Dec 31, 8:56*am, Glen wrote:
My table saw (a used Taiwanese import I bought used about 15 years ago)
is about to give up the ghost. *I could get a new motor, I suppose, but
I would really like a better saw. *My cash flow is somewhat limited (a
daughter in college and I am 2.5 years from retirement) and as such I am
considering two saws at present. *The rec has some of the most
knowledgeable people around, so I thought I would open it up for advice
on these two models, or other suggestions.

Thoughts, anyone?

T21849 W1677 Shop Fox Heavy Duty Tablesawhttp://grizzly.com/products/W1677-Shop-Fox-Heavy-Duty-Tablesaw/T21849

or

G1023SLW 10" Left-Tilt Cabinet Table Sawhttp://grizzly.com/outlet/10-Left-Tilt-Cabinet-Table-Saw/G1023SLW

TIA,

I don't want to be an alarmist, but a couple of developments:

1) I have been looking at the G0453 surface planer for some
time.....too long as it turns out. I called Grizzly earlier today to
see if the price would be stable after the end of the year. The young
lady on the phone would not commit, other than to say that the new
catalog would be out next week and to watch the web site after the 4th
of January. Well, the mail came an hour ago with a NEW GRIZZLY
CATALOG!! But the price on the %$@&^ G0453 has gone up $45!

2) The Grizzly catalog does not list many Shop Fox items, so the
T21849 is not there; and there is no sign of a G1023SLW. However the
G1023RL series are still there. It appears as though the old baseline
1023S is gonzo too. No real surprise because they appear to be moving
toward riving knife saws.

It looks like the G1023RL is priced at $1,125, a little more than the
one you linked.

Don't know how close you are to ordering but a quick internet order
might save you a few bucks.


RonB