On 03/22/2012 07:39 PM, Max wrote:
On 3/22/2012 8:17 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:12:17 -0600,
wrote:




Questions have been posed by the previous input:
1. Is a Grizzly (foreign made) better than a Powermatic or Unisaw?
2. What features do others consider most important? (never mind the
fence,
it can be purchased separately if necessary)
I don't dismiss anyone's suggestions.

Max

I don't think Grizzly is a better saw, but it maybe a better value,
but that depends on your use and needs and thickness of your wallet.
Grizzly tools seem to need a little more tweaking at setup than some
other brands, but they can be cheaper and just as good at cutting
wood.

Comes down to the same Chevy vs. Ford argument that has been around
for decades. I have a Delta, but would not hesitate to buy Jet or
Grizzly, or General, or a few other brands. Even if you make the
final choice by the color of the cabinet, it will be a saw that does
the job for you.

Googling "#1 rated table saw" resulted in a bias toward Powermatic
PM2000. I found a couple reviews that strongly praised the machine.
Unisaw and General were also highly recommended.

I tend to think that a saw that needs "more tweaking" hasn't been
manufactured to the same quality standard as those that don't.
Certainly, if price is a high priority and the saw can be made to
perform satisfactorily then the decision is made.
But my concern would be that other areas (bearing quality and machining
to close tolerances) might be neglected as well.

Max

Not sure where the "tweaking" evaluation comes from, but the Griz
equipment I have required none - G0555 bandsaw, GO505 12.5" planer and
GO452 6" jointer. I did have to "tweak" a little when I installed the
riser kit on the bandsaw, but only about an hour or two including the
install.

It is certainly no more "tweaking" and possibly less than some of the
other equipment I have.


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