Subject: Table saws-Grizzly vs. Craftsman

From: [email-masked] (CaterPA)
Date: 14 Feb 1997 13:40:29 GMT

Just a question regarding Grizzly vs. Craftsman.  I currently own a 2
hp Craftsman saw and have had somewhat diappointing results with the
accuracy of the fence, power of the motor etc. I have a friend who is
looking to buy a table saw for very rare use and he wants to buy mine.  I
have considered doing this and getting the Grizzly g1022Z instead but I
have concerns there too.  It's motor is only 1 1/2 hp.  Is that going to
be worse than the 2 hp Craftsman.  Has anyone else owned these saws?  How
do they compare to others in the <$500 range?  Thanks for any help anyone
can give.

Jeff Cater
Cedar Rapids, Ia

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From: [email-masked] (Ralph Lindberg & Ellen Winnie)
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 08:30:36 -0700

>do they compare to others in the <$500 range?  Thanks for any help anyone
1) Never believe the HP rating Craftsman gives you. I've seen Sears claim
3hp on a 110 Volt motor, You can't get 3 hp at 110 V @ 20 amps. Grizzly's
claims that are much closer to what you can actually get.
2) I'm not convinced the fence on the 1022-Z is really that good (I haven't
used one either though). I bought a 1022 and replaced the fence with a
Vega, which I would do again in a heart beat.
3) Generaly I would never by a Sears over -any- brand, they are over-priced
and lack the quality of other brands. While the Grizzly 1022 series gives a
fair saw for the buck, but the fence on the plain 1022 stinks.

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From: [email-masked] (Threewhlrd)
Date: 14 Feb 1997 22:22:46 GMT

If you run the 1 1/2 HP on 220v you'll have no problems.  My Bridgewood 1
1/2 HP Marathon Motor doesn't slow down a bit using 220v, however, it did
slow when I had it wired 110.  

I'd go with a Grizzly w/ Beisemeyer fence or the Bridgewood.