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   DJK | Jan 30, 2003 09:04pm | #1

   Check where the motor is made.

   Dave Koury

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   vacabby | Jan 30, 2003 09:47pm | #2

   I can't really give you any one thing to look for during your visit.   I have a 1023SL and am very pleased.     The fit and finish was good and the machine went together and set up without a hitch.   Grizzly motors get some bad press at times but I have had no trouble with mine to date.   I have the 3hp unit.   The only thing I miss is my sliding table due to the motor cover being on the left side of the machine.    I hope they make an effort to come out with a sliding table for this unit.    If you haven't visited a Grizzly showroom before I think you will have a great time.   I visited the one in Muncy PA last year and had a blast.   Everything, I mean everything was on the floor to view.    Hope you have a fun trip.

   jb

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   ccampbell | Jan 30, 2003 10:11pm | #3

   I'm confused about the motor cover issue.  I had always thought that cabinet saws had an enclosed base with the motor inside.  Why is there a need for the cover?  Is it for when you tilt the blade so the motor has clearance?  If that's the case is your saw a right tilt?  And how does the cover interfere with the sliding table?

   Please pardon my ignorance.  I've just started looking into cabinet saws.

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   vacabby | Jan 31, 2003 03:16am | #12

   The trunions and the motor mount are fairly large on the 1023SL so the motor does protrude somewhat from the left side of the cabinet.    My unit is a left tilt and the motor cover is on the left side as you face the unit.    The sliding table I am speaking of is of a size that enable you to lay a piece of sheet goods on it and slide it through the blade without having to man-handle it quite so much.   The price on the right tilt sliding table is so inexpensive and it is so well constructed that is just seems logical to have one.    There is a diagonal brace that connects to the side of the cabinet where the motor cover would interfere.    The sliding table is of ball bearing construction and during your visit you will see the ease with which you could dimension sheet goods.   I hope they develope one for the L tilt soon.

   jb

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   bill_1010 | Jan 30, 2003 10:14pm | #4

   The springfield store has a "try out" room.  Many tools are there set up in a room where you can test-drive them.

   Might as well stop by Bass Pro just to see the enormous store. 

   However figuring sales tax and you carrying it home with a hassle youll break even if they ship it to your address since you wouldnt have to pay sales tax if its shipped (unless its to PA, WA or MO)

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   ccampbell | Jan 30, 2003 10:24pm | #5

   We are planning to go to Bass Pro as well.  I've been there before - cool place.

   I do live in MO - Kansas City - about 3 to 4 hours away.  It sounds like I'd save $75 by taking it home with me.  They said they would load it up for me.  I still don't know if I'm ready to pull the trigger on the purchase, but I may change my mind after I see it!

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   BG | Jan 31, 2003 12:09am | #6

   Campelldust,

   Actually, the right tilt has the motor on the right side...and the left tilt has the motor on the left side...both require a cover to enclose the cabinet.  The sliding table only currently works with the right tilt machines.

   I hate to tell you this...but I brought my grizz 1023 home in the station wagon..yes, it does fit.  Once you flip the switch in the showroom your a gonner for sure.  Your wife knows this..she expects it..don't disappoint her...lol

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   ccampbell | Jan 31, 2003 12:20am | #7

   LOL!  Thanks for the info BG.

   Do all cabinet saws have a similar setup with the motor cover?

   I guess the sliding table doesn't work with left tilt because the blade would run into it, right?  So you could remove the slider but that would be a pain.  Do they have plans that you know of to make one for the lefty?  I'm certain I want a lefty.  All of my experience so far is on a Craftsman contractor's saw with left tilt.  I like it better than my friend's Jet right tilt, which I have used.

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   drhamel | Jan 31, 2003 01:57am | #8

   CAMPBELLDUST,

   Funny that you should mention that.  I was perusing FWW # 147 last night and noticed, in the Methods of Work column, a shop-built sliding table that stood adjacent to the saw table.  I believe that I also have seen at least one shop-built table in FWW that attached to the saw itself.

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   BG | Jan 31, 2003 02:47am | #9

   Campbelldust,

   Give Grizzly a call and ask about the sliding table for left tilt.  When I spoke to them last Nov. I remember thinking it was on the drawing board.  But, I'm not sure that is true.  Because the motor cover is fairly large, I suspect a slider would never work the left side...again, that is pure guess.

   As far as other cabinet saws I really don't know. 

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   ccampbell | Jan 31, 2003 02:52am | #10

   Boy am I lost.  Why does the motor cover interfere with a sliding table?  The only kind I have seen ride on top of the table like on the DeWalt.  Is there a component that connects underneath?

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   BG | Jan 31, 2003 03:09am | #11

   Campbelldust,

   If you take a look on the Grizzly web sight you'll see the issues with the sliding table (G4227).  The visual is a slider on a right tilt saw.  It is braced underneath and the motor cover would be in the way.  I suspect this sliding table has a bit more heaft than the Dewalt or Jet hybreds. 

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   bleubassplyr | Jan 31, 2003 06:03am | #13

   I bought the 1023 SL and I love it.  Buy it, buy it.  I've had it for a few months now and it's great.  You cannot compare it to anything near the same price.  The only thing I changed was to remove parts of the blade guard.  The fence is excellent, the fit and finish is very good, and it has power to spare.  I just finished a loft bed/desk out of Oak.  It ripped the 3" legs like butter.  Good luck.  If you have a chance pick up an 8" jointer for me while you're there.