I think this is a fairly new saw, so I'm interested if anyone has
purchased or used it.

I am trying to decide on a table saw to buy and have narrowed down my
choices between the Griz G0478 and the Craftsman 22124.

The Griz is approximately $250 cheaper and is therefore the way I am
leaning. My concern is with the trunnions, which are quite a bit
smaller than the Craftsman. Does this translate into a saw with more
vibration, or am I just being too nit-picky. Also, the Craftsman
trunnions are mounted to the base instead of the table, is this
better? If so, why?

Also, the Craftsman has a small fence attached to the miter gauge
along with a hold down. This is the only brand that I have seen with
this feature, is it a gimmick or a good idea?

I know, I am probably overthinking this whole thing, but this is my
first tablesaw purchase and I want to buy a quality machine that will
last for many years.

I am driving my wife crazy with my indecision, so please help my
marriage and give me input.

"strongarm938" wrote in message
.. .
I think this is a fairly new saw, so I'm interested if anyone has
purchased or used it.

I am trying to decide on a table saw to buy and have narrowed down my
choices between the Griz G0478 and the Craftsman 22124.


I had the same decision to make over a year ago, but Griz did not have the
G0478 then, so it was with the 1023. I was able to look at the saw
at Sears on the showroom floor. Griz was in PA.
The reviews were very good for the Craftsman from the writers then
and the saw had just came out.
I bought the Craftsman 22124 and have been very happy with it.
The blade that came with the saw has been making good smooth cuts
I did not think I would buy any more power tools from Sears but they
made a real turn around with this saw.


The Griz is approximately $250 cheaper and is therefore the way I am
leaning. My concern is with the trunnions, which are quite a bit
smaller than the Craftsman. Does this translate into a saw with more
vibration, or am I just being too nit-picky. Also, the Craftsman
trunnions are mounted to the base instead of the table, is this
better? If so, why?


Wait a little while for a sale if you deceide on the Craftsman (if you can
wait after
making a choice) The Craftsman is very smooth running. Motor housed in the
base
and uses a belt very much like a serpentene belt on a car.



Also, the Craftsman has a small fence attached to the miter gauge
along with a hold down. This is the only brand that I have seen with
this feature, is it a gimmick or a good idea?


The miter fence with the hold down and extension works well, but I am sure
not as good
as the aftermarket miter fences. For what it is, it is a good addition


I know, I am probably overthinking this whole thing, but this is my
first tablesaw purchase and I want to buy a quality machine that will
last for many years.

I feel the Craftsman will last as long as I will be around. (going on 60
now)
I also bought the heavier moble base from General. I liked the foot releases
better
and it lets me move the saw effortlessly. I have a HTC base on my bandsaw,
about $15 or
so cheaper, and like it too, but I like the General more.

I am driving my wife crazy with my indecision, so please help my
marriage and give me input.

I feel your indecision.. I am sure you would be happy with either one you
get,
My GO555 bandsaw from Griz has been a good choice too.
CC

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 04:01:00 GMT, lid (strongarm938)
wrote:

I think this is a fairly new saw, so I'm interested if anyone has
purchased or used it.

I am trying to decide on a table saw to buy and have narrowed down my
choices between the Griz G0478 and the Craftsman 22124.

The Griz is approximately $250 cheaper and is therefore the way I am
leaning. My concern is with the trunnions, which are quite a bit
smaller than the Craftsman. Does this translate into a saw with more
vibration, or am I just being too nit-picky. Also, the Craftsman
trunnions are mounted to the base instead of the table, is this
better? If so, why?

Also, the Craftsman has a small fence attached to the miter gauge
along with a hold down. This is the only brand that I have seen with
this feature, is it a gimmick or a good idea?

I know, I am probably overthinking this whole thing, but this is my
first tablesaw purchase and I want to buy a quality machine that will
last for many years.

I am driving my wife crazy with my indecision, so please help my
marriage and give me input.


I use the 5959 and would recommend the 478

Also, the Craftsman has a small fence attached to the miter gauge
along with a hold down.

The miter fence with the hold down and extension works well

I like the craftsman 22124 a lot (FWIW; I have no basis for comparison!)
but was particularly unenthused about the miter gauge, fence, and hold
down. Things seemed to move slightly whenever I tried to use the fence or
the hold down.

I ended up buying a woodhaven deluxe gauge (http://www.woodhaven.com/) and
think it's the best thing since sliced bread. I'm pretty incompetent, but
it's hard to mess up with this one. Well rated by Fine Woodworking, too
(if you happen to value their opinion more than mine :-)

--jeff