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   Eef | Dec 08, 2009 10:17pm | #1

   foreigner, (just kidding)

   in 1987 i bought the grizzly g1023 saw. three cabinetmakers each used the machine for several years independent of one another. to say that saw has paid for itself many times over is an understatement. i also have their 12" planer, which i don't think they make anymore, as well as their 3 hp shaper. it's good stuff.
   eef

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   4runner | Dec 08, 2009 10:28pm | #2

   Thanks!

    that adds to what I've heard.

   4Rnr

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   DougGF | Dec 09, 2009 01:17am | #3

   I have the 1023 TS and the 555 BS and have been very pleased with their performance over the past 5 years.  I have a 2hp Grizzly cyclone for the past year is performing very well.

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   4runner | Dec 09, 2009 04:06pm | #10

   Seems to be a lot of people using the green machine. I like all the positive comments.Thank you.

   4Rnr

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   SawdustSteve | Dec 09, 2009 01:40am | #4

   Several years with the Grizzly 555 bandsaw, I run lots of stock through it while making toys. I use it as an overgrown scroll saw. I've had no problems. My buddy has Grizzly (20 inch?) planer. We've run lots of wood through it with no problem. But... best of all, a local HIGH VOLUME lumber yard has one of the table saws, don't know which model, and they use and abuse it daily. They report no problems, other than having to replace saw-blades. They found out you can't run bladesm until the teeth fall off, you've got to sharpen them occasionally.

   SawdustSteve Long Island, NY (E of NYC)

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   4runner | Dec 09, 2009 04:04pm | #9

   Humor in the am is great and thanks for the tip.

   4rRnr

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   jointerman | Dec 09, 2009 09:40am | #5

   I took the plunge this summer based on forum feedback and bought a Grizzly table saw myself. I love it! Delivery was fast, packaging great, and set up was pretty simple considering it was a sliding table saw! I got the G0623X.

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   4runner | Dec 09, 2009 04:01pm | #8

   Can't ask for a better recommendation.

   Thank you.

   4Rnr

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   Knotscott | Dec 09, 2009 12:28pm | #6

   Many of the Grizzly table saws are very well regarded as a great bang for the buck.  A friend of mine has used his 1023 commercially for the last ten years.  He's added a Grizzly DC, 8" jointer, and 17" BS over the years too, and he's very pleased with all of them.

   I've got a 6" Grizzly BS and a 2hp Griz DC that have been great.  I also have a new Shop Fox W1677, which is a white version of the 1023 from Griz's sister company. 

   The Laguna Platinum and Grizzly G0690 and G0691 are essentially the same saws.

    

    

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   4runner | Dec 09, 2009 03:59pm | #7

   I'll visit the web site to check up on these.

   Thank you.

   4Rnr

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   bones | Dec 10, 2009 12:31am | #11

   Well, I bought my 1023slx over five years ago (hard to beleive its been that long) and could not be happier with it.   I love the 7' rails and its handled every single thing I've thrown at it.  She still passes the nickle test and has been moved twice.  Once form Va to IL, and from IL to PA.  I have used Forrest blades since I bought it and love those as well.  The new ones even have riving knives, and often thought it would be nice but old betsy cuts just fine!  I did throw the stock blade cover away and replace it with Penn industries overarm gard and my splitter is the microjig.   In a nutshell I'd buy it all over agian and you can't beat the price.  Dang I just looked and that sucker is  cheaper now (by 200 bucks) than when I purchased it. 

   Here's a nice model with riving knife and free shipping.  Good luck!

    

   P.S.  I also have the 12" jointer and 17" BS.   All good tools.

    

   ...Advice is a form of nostalgia.  Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off , painting over the ugly parts, and recycling it for more than it’s worth –  lyrics from the song wear sunscreen

   
   

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   Edited 12/9/2009 4:32 pm by bones

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   4runner | Dec 10, 2009 05:26am | #12

   I'm getting use to the idea of getting a Grizzly.

   Thank you

   4Rnr