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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have been researching all different brands table saws,It might just be me,but doesn't Shop Fox and Grizzly look a lot alike?Are they made in the same place?
 
#3 ·
Yes .they are . However BEWARE OF THE BEAR. Grizzly tools are affordable alternatives. I would stay away if possible. When investing in a tool you should consider resale. Grizzly does not warrantee anyone but the original owner EVEN if it is a manufactures defect. This will affect your resale considerably. So choose wisely.
John

IMO Saw stop is the way to go if you can swing it. Great saw build like tank, safer, and great resale.
 
#7 ·
I own 5 powermatic 66 tablesaws, some dating back 25 years, and one grizzly slider from about 4 years ago. This grizzly is the worst piece of equipment I have ever purchased. The quality of your saw affects the quality of your product. If you are in business, there is no savings from buying a cheaper inferior product
 
#10 ·
Depends on your budget and what kind of use your going to give it. A production shop will wear out a grizzly much fast than say a Powermatic or Saw stop. I have a lot of Grizzle tools and they have done a good job for me but my table saw is a Powermatic 66.
 
#11 ·
Which models are you looking at? (budget, type, etc would be useful too) You'll get more specific advice on individuals models…otherwise, the info is just generalizations.
 
#12 ·
I too am looking for a table saw. In my case, I've narrowed to either hybrid or contractor style since I'd prefer to not make it an electrical project (220 vs 110) as well. The more reviews I read, the less I'm sure about anything. I thought I had narrowed it down to eithe the newest Jet Proshop hybrid with riving knife (just released this week) and now am actually looking at a Powermatic contractor saw, I believe this may also be new with the riving knife. It is an aweful lot to wrap your head around all of the details and for every opinion, there are several contrary opinions. Good luck. And if you are looking in the same style as me, let the forum know and I too will be carefully watching the comments.
 
#15 · (Edited by Moderator)
a1Jim may have a good point about industrial settings wearing out Grizzlies faster than us hobby WW'rs. I do not know. However, I would think that us hobby WW'rs don't buy and use any/all of the high-end Grizzly stuff either (like $15-25,000 lathes and the like). I could be wrong, but that level is way beyond what I do and will remain so as far as I can tell. I am under the impression that Grizzly DOES make some really good machines, but those machines are NOT at the bottom entry-level price tag of many/most of us hobby WW'rs. Just my 2-cents…
 
#19 ·
RJ - Jet has just released a new Proshop line with riving knives…708492, 493, 494, etc., to replace the 708480, 481, 482, etc…the various models indicate differences like the wing material and rip capacity, but the base saw is the same on each.
 
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