Hi everyone. I just came across a new posting for a Grizzly 1023SLX that comes with a 53" ShopFox fence for $650.
(the seller needs to clean their camera)
I was curious what the LJs think about this saw vs. holding off and waiting for a decent Unisaw at a decent price to pop up. I'd prefer a PM-66, but only 3-phase ones seem to get sold around here, and it just seems like too much hassle and money dealing with that for a home workshop.
Thanks for ensuring that I had the right idea about it being a good buy. I'm going to try to get it, but unfortunately I have to go out of town for a funeral. I told him if he still hasn't sold it by Friday that I want it.
I had a 1023slx for over 10 years, and it was a beast. Ran like a dream till the day I sold it, and would pass the nickel test with ease. I paid 1500 new, and sold it for 800. You can disassemble it down to the base and it would fit. I'd test to make sure the arbor does not have any play, but I would check that for any saw. Other than that jump on it.
I only upgraded to get to 5hp and a sawstop. Otherwise it would still be running today in my shop.
Buy that saw! Yes, metric allen wrenches. Would recommend a trailer or a buddy with a pickup truck, even if you pay the seller today and come back for it over the weekend. You're looking at 550 lbs! I have a 2014 Pilot and IMO you could easily mess up the folded seats.
If you plan on removing the cast-iron top, be observant of any shims that might be placed between the table top and the cabinet. These are very important when reassembling To ensure that the alignment of the table to the blade is correctly aligned so that both 90° and 45° rip currents are accurate.
Buy that saw! Yes, metric allen wrenches. Would recommend a trailer or a buddy with a pickup truck, even if you pay the seller today and come back for it over the weekend. You re looking at 550 lbs! I have a 2014 Pilot and IMO you could easily mess up the folded seats.
I'm going there in an hour. Hopefully I can make two ATM withdrawals in a row. I should probably keep some cash in a safe at home for emergency CL purchases like this… lol
maybe give bank a call tell them you like to make a larger withdrawal ours its not a problem :<)) I still would try rent a trailer I would not like to dismantle it thing weighs a ton and a half :<))
Moving table saws on a trailer is way more of a pain IMO. I'd just take the thing apart. He's going to want to clean, lubricate, and align everything anyway, so disassembly is pretty much a must.
You can basically move a cabinet saw by yourself if you take it apart enough and you're relatively strong.
A socket set, combination wrenches, metric allen wrenches, and a couple screwdrivers will do it. Do pay attention to whether or not there are table shims, for exactly the reason mentioned above. That's the only gotcha.
That's a great find. After you get that I doubt you will find you will want to upgrade to another saw unless you have your heart set on another brand. This should do pretty much everything you will want it to do.
The G1023 is a very good Table Saw, Better than the G0771Z that I have. I've talked with a Grizzly Rep over a year ago and he said this is a favorite for High School shop classes. There's work to disassemble, reassemble and clean. bring a helper. At $650 it's a super deal. this is about 1/3 the price of new.
Congrats. You got a good deal. It looks like the saw needs a bit of TLC to remove the rust on the top, but other than that and a thorough cleaning, the saw should serve you well.
Be sure to get a sharp blade for it if he doesn't send you home with one. I'm partial to Forrest blades, but there are a lot of options. The Delta 7657 is an amazing bargain.
If you can borrow or rent a small trailer you can save a lot of work with disassembly and reassembly. With a long tailgate on the trailer you can move it easily with two people and some furniture carts from Hazard Freight.
Congrats on a very good deal. And it's a left tilt'
Before moving the unit, bevel the blade to 45°. This will move the motor inside of the cabinet and put the center of gravity within the cabinet and make it easier to maneuver.
Congrats on a very good deal. And it s a left tilt
Before moving the unit, bevel the blade to 45°. This will move the motor inside of the cabinet and put the center of gravity within the cabinet and make it easier to maneuver.
^^^ what he said. Congrats!! Yes need some better pictures after you get it home and clean it up. You can download the manual from their website if he doesn't have it, will be a good guide for taking it apart. I have the G0651 that also has a 52" fence and I did the shop fox mobile base with extension. Cost about $150 but my saw rolls around pretty well in the shop now and that's very useful. I had 220V sub panel run with some extra 110v that I needed, and use a heavy 20Amp extension cord to power the saw. Works like a charm and I can push everything against a wall if I need to.
If you can borrow or rent a small trailer you can save a lot of work with disassembly and reassembly. With a long tailgate on the trailer you can move it easily with two people and some furniture carts from Hazard Freight.
- WoodES
Excellent suggestion, I'm going to to do that. Uhaul offers a low floor trailer for $15 (Plus some extra fees I'm sure).
Congrats on a very good deal. And it s a left tilt
Before moving the unit, bevel the blade to 45°. This will move the motor inside of the cabinet and put the center of gravity within the cabinet and make it easier to maneuver.
Thank you. The next step is adding the power. This is going in my garage, and the circuit breaker is right in the middle, so it shouldn't be a big deal.
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