Grizzly Table Saw

[Digger]

I have found a new Grizzly G1023Z 3hp table saw that was set up to take pictures for a magazine article and used to cut a couple of pieces of wood during pictures. It is in like new condition with the parts protected and in storage right now. The question is: what is it worth in the condition described? It has the Shop Fox Fence and standard rails.

I have an old Craftsman cast iron saw now with a WW2 and link belt, that cuts really well, but I hate the fence. Prices for the new fence average $250 - $300 for Bies/clone and others, so I am wondering if I should just use the Craftsman with my sleds and use the money towards the Grizzly or ????

Thanks, Digger

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Since it is assembled, and you won't have to pay shipping charges, it would be worth about 95% to 100% of list. Just check it out for alignment as you would any new saw. Ed

[Digger]

I would want to adjust everthing, as it was probably just bolted together at the photo shoot for pictures, not accuracy.

Dig

[me]

Maybe more... since all the cosmoline is probably removed.

[Traves W. Coppock]

On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:30:02 GMT, "Jim Mc Namara" Crawled out of the shop and said. . .:

hehem, if the Cosmoline is gone, that's worth over 100$ to me,,,took me 3 hours to get the crap off the last casting i bought.

Traves

[Traves W. Coppock]

On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 08:26:37 -0500, "Digger" Crawled out of the shop and said. . .:

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Digger, yea, all kidding aside i would tend to lean towards buying it.

Traves

[Leon]

"Traves W. Coppock"

I dont know about that,,,, ;!) A lot of furniture being imported from Mexico seems to have a yellowy brown finish that was probably mostly Cosomline. That much Cosmoline could be used on a lot of projects.. LOL.

[Wolf Lahti]

Um...

What's Cosmoline?

[Jim Mc Namara]

Or in other words - Traves best kept secret . . . . sheep lube! LOL!

LOL! lol! lol!

LOL! Jums he he he hehehe

[JackD]

Actually a razor blade got most of the cosmoline off the flat faces of the saw in a hurry. They just needed a quick wipe with some paint thinner to clean up. The groves and other rounded portions are a pain however.

-Jack

[David Binkowski]

I remember something that worked good for a friend of mine when cleaning Cosmo (sheep dip) off one of my older rifles. Its called Ed's red

part - Dexron ATF, GM Spec. D-20265 or later.

1 part - Kerosene - deodorized, K1

1 part - Aliphatic Mineral Spirits CAS #64741-49-9, or substitute "Stoddard Solvent", CAS #8052-41-3, or equivalent.

1 part - Acetone, CAS #67-64-1.

(Optional 1 lb. of Lanolin, Anydrous, USP per gallon, or OK to substitute Lanolin, Modified, Topical Lubricant, from the drug store.)

[Traves W. Coppock]

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:00:44 GMT, "Jim Mc Namara" Crawled out of the shop and said. . .:

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im gonna make like i dint see that, , ,

Traves *G*

[Charlie Self]

Check retail. You might offer no MORE than 60% of retail (don't forget shipping) to see what happens. I'd pay not much more than that, even if the saw is perfect. For one thing, you'll not be getting a warranty. Or, if you're feeling fiesty, offer half of new price. You can always come up. You can't come down.

Charlie Self

"Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child." Dan Quayle

[Jim Mc Namara]

Sure go ahead - third eye blind! LOL!

Jums

[Digger]

His bottom dollar is $600 (delivered). It's $1000 from Grizzly right now, but this one is assembled and de-sludged, and only needs fine tuning. That's worth something to me, so I'm thinking of latching on to it. Just bought a Grizz 6" jointer with two sets of blades, off of Ebay for $232.50 delivered, instead of the $450 I was planning on spending. Now if this broken leg will heal, I can finish getting the new doors on the garage and moving the WW tools in!

Dig

[Evon Barvinchack]

Anybody own one and what do you think?

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[Joe_Stein]

I got my G0575 last July and I love it. It's a world better than what I had before...Craftsman. Cheers. Joe

Ev> Anybody own one and what do you think?

[dadiOH]

Yes

G1023

Like it, never a problem.

[Sweet Sawdust]

[Dave]

I have the G0444Z with the 2 extra long extension wings, the G0555 bandsaw (a real jewel) with 6" extension kit, and a wood lathe. I have no complaints about Grizzly quality or service. Will be buying from them again in the near future. If you have a chance I would drive to Grizzly's show room and pickup myself. Shipping is pricy. I drove 300 miles to Springfield Missouri to get my stuff. It's a real experience to visit one of their showrooms.