Hi Mike
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I think that in general if you look at the 22124 expecting a cabinet
saw, you'll come away disappointed. The trunions aren't as solid, the
power isn't there, there's only one drive belt, and the hand wheels are
kind of wimpy. However, if you look at it as a foreign-made contractor
saw with a bunch of nice upgrade features, I think the saw can fit that
role quite nicely and for a competitive price. I'll know more when I get
it set up and running.

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I went through the same process. I looked at the 22124 and was not
that impressed as being a lot better than the 15+ year old contractor
saw that I already owned.

I went for the Grizzly 1023SL instead. Came in around $1K, but I
think the differences are major - at least to my "hobbyist"
mentality. I made this decision mainly from the excellent
reviews and comments that I read here on the Wreck.

When I looked at the Craftsman, I was not impressed with the
hand wheels & control "feel". The Grizzly wheels are silky
smooth and have a real precision feel to them. Another item
was the power - when I fire up the Grizzly, it just sounds like
a beast - like it could cut through just about anything. The Sears
saw just seemed like it was trying to look like something that
it was not.

I ran the "nickel test" today - ok, I used a flat washer. Balanced the
thing on end at various points on the table surface - wings included.
Hit the switch and the damn washer didn't budge - just sat there!
SWMBO thought I glued it down.

I have only had the saw a few days, but I have to
adnit that I am impressed. I got a saw
worth at least what I paid & maybe a bit more.

Lou