I was all set on ordering the Grizzly contractor saw until the other
day when I went through the tool corral at the local HD and saw the
Ridgid tools on sale. I ordered a 6" jointer and saw that the Ridgid
contractor saw was marked down from $597 to $547. Also, I'm supposed
to receive a $50 gift card with the purchase of the jointer and if I
buy the saw I'm supposed to receive a $100 gift card. So if I go ahead
and get the Ridgid saw I'm looking to spend under $500 if you take the
gift cards into account. The Grizzly lists for $525 + $75 shipping
plus $70 for a mobile base, the Ridgid has wheels built into the base.
So it would be $670 for the Grizzly. They appear to be somewhat
comparable saws with the main difference I can see being the Grizzly
is rated at 2 HP and the Ridgid 1 1/2 HP. I will mostly be working
with 6/4 or thinner hardwoods and sheet goods so I'm not
ultra-concerned about the 1/2 hp. I'm upgrading from a DeWalt 744
bench top saw. I've read a lot about people who are happy with their
Grizzly saws and I was hoping to get some feedback from Ridgid owners.
I've also read on this board that Grizzly has had some of their saws
on backorder. Anyone ordered the G0444Z recently? How long did you
have to wait? Thanks.

Dale