I have seen posts on Lumberjocks re- the Grizzly G1023Sl so I don’t need to tell anyone that it is a nice cabinet saw. I really wanted a Unisaw but come on, a new cabinet saw for 800 bucks. I ordered and assembled the saw. It only took a few hours for my wife and me to assemble it. I took the cosmoline off with mineral spirits despite somebody’s suggestion to use WD40. I think that I made the right choice. It will be a few weeks before I get a 220 line to run it. (I have to go out of town for awhile.) But I digress. If you have been looking for a 3 HP cabinet saw, it’s hard to beat this sale.
-- Jim, Richmond Virginia - Plan your work - Work your plan.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1303 days ago
Congrats on your new toy. I use lacquer thinner to clean off the cosmoline.
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bill merritt
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#2 posted 1302 days ago
I’ve had a Griizzly for several years and no problems with it. Good people to deal with.
-- Bill Merritt -Augusta Ga. woodworker
Napaman
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#3 posted 1302 days ago
congrats on the new saw…exciting…
one question—-what is the cosmoline???
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
Recut
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#4 posted 1302 days ago
The cosomoline is the petroleum Jelly / weak tar stuff that is put on bare metal surfaces in order to prevent rust. A nasty item that we usually see on a freshly issued firearm in the military. Trust me, when you get a new tool that has a tabletop, it will be covered with it.
Thanks for the congrats – I am excited….
-- Jim, Richmond Virginia - Plan your work - Work your plan.
Rick Dennington
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#5 posted 1302 days ago
Have fun with the new saw, Recut. It’s hard to wait to get to use a new tool, but it’s usually worth the wait. We’re like kids waiting for a new gift from Santa. New toys are always my favorites.
-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!
bunkie
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#6 posted 1301 days ago
a1Jim-
I’m about 8 days ahead of you with my 1023SL. I used a single-edged razor blade to remove 95% of the cosmoline from the top and wings. It worked great. A little bit of mineral spirits quickly too care of the rest.
Since I saved so much on the saw, I bought the tenoning jig. Getting the cosmoline off that item was a real bear…
Enjoy!
-- Altruism is, ultimately, self-serving
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